The tulips are at their most spectacular at the moment and I thought that it would be appropriate to celebrate them as part of Six on Saturday this week.
I have pulled together pictures of six combinations and mixtures that have worked particularly well for us this year. All were purchased from Parkers and planted in the autumn of 2019.
One: Ronaldo and Grand Perfection
Tulip Ronaldo came out slightly before Grand Perfection but the latter has now caught up and grown to a similar height.
Two: Pink Blend
This is one of Parker’s off-the-shelf mixtures so I am not entirely sure of the names of each of the varieties included.
Three: Purple Prince and Princess Irene
Princess Irene was much later and shorter than Purple Prince and initially we thought that this combination was not going to work very well. However they have now grown to a similar height and are looking lovely together in terracotta pots backed by a perennial planter of blue-grey foliage and purples.
Four: Merlot, Marilyn and Maytime
One of our own combinations that we have used over a number of years in the old rose garden.
Five: Van Eijk Mixed
Six: Apricot Pride and Stunning Apricot
These are two varieties that we have not tried before and they have proved to be lovely together sitting amongst the blue forget-me-nots.
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We are out in the garden ... 
I love the softness of the Van Eijk mixed, also loved that unexpected combo of Purple Prince and Princess Irene. I think more tulips for me this autumn.
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Van Eijk were one of the earliest out this year so can be followed with other later varieties
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I found 6 adjectives to your 6 items.
From 1 to 6 : classic, rustic, modern, fresh, fruity, and….apricot of course
Nice choice !
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Very lovely colors. I am not a tulip fan, but yours are very impressive!
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Lovely colour combinations. I wonder if you treat these as annuals as some people do or left them and replant each year. I love the soft colours of the Van Eijk tulips.
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Yes we do plant new tulips each year. Very few come back and if they do they are rather weak.
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All gorgeous. I wish they would stay around longer
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Yes I agree especially after nurturing them all winter and protecting them from the squirrels. Worth the wait though.
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I like your 3M’s combo, very nice. my tulips are very nearly done. the sunshine hurried them along I think.
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Some lovely combinations there. My Grand Perfection, also from Parkers, were more yellow and red in colour. Yours seem to be as advertised.
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