Have you ever had one of those moments where you're looking at pictures in a magazine or catalogue or reading a blog and you suddenly wonder why you never appreciated a certain plant before? I had one of those when I was reading a post by Jenny of
Rock Rose in which she posted photos of her
clusiana tulips. I had seen pictures of it before, but these somehow struck me, and I knew I had to have them. Instead of the straight species, I planted
Tulipa clusiana 'Lady Jane' 'Peppermint Stick'. And now, I'm enjoying the payoff.
'Lady Jane' 'Peppermint Stick' isn't stiff and upright. She twists and sprawls in a charmingly casual style.
'Lady Jane' 'Peppermint Stick' has a mercurial character, looking mostly red when closed.
But on blooming, the petals open wide
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| photos taken one half hour apart |
then wider and start to reflex, showing the inside white with a red violet heart.
Unpretentious, small and utterly charming, I am smitten.
Edited April 20, 2012 3:45 p.m.
My mistake. I could have sworn that I ordered 'Lady Jane', but I just looked at the tag, which says 'Peppermint Stick'. In my defense, I plead a nasty cold verging on bronchitis resulting in sleep deprivation. I apologize for the error.
7 comments:
I can see why you are smitten. I find that, with the little flowers especially, one has to really get in their tiny faces to appreciate the subtle beauty. I love that infusion of pink in the last photo. Lady Jane is a charmer.
They are favorites of mine, too. Love their graceful beauty and how they flat when they open in the sun. gail
She acts as a proper lady should.
Beautiful, MMD. I love Lady Jane, have some and need more. Jane was my dear mother in law's name and she was a true lady, the kindest person I have ever known.
Frances
I've had both of these and could never tell the difference! I'll need to pay closer attention, I guess. They're both all done for this year.
Barbara,
These are on my list for fall, just lovely delicate blooms. I always have room for more tulips and daffodils and hyacinths.
Eileen
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