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The Tulip ‘Blushing Beauty’, ‘Tulipa single late’, a fall planted bulb, produces blooms that “blush” from yellow to salmon pink ontall stems. Single Late Tulips finish off the tulip season. They bloom in late spring. The blooms are large, oval, almost egg-shaped, on a long, sturdy stem. Single Late Tulips are good as cut flowers, for beds, and borders. They do not require the very cold winters of many other tulips, and are a good choice for warmer climates. They have tall strong stems and well-shaped blooms.

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The Tulip ‘Leen van der Mark’, ‘Tulipa triumph’, a fall planted bulb, produce gorgeous red and white flowers. Triumph Tulips are the largest and one of the most important class of Tulips. They come in every possible shade of color possible for tulips, including some wonderful pastels. They are particularly esteemed for their beautiful, traditional “tulip” flower shape. Triumph Tulips have sturdy stems and withstand windy weather. They are great for cut flowers and they have a long vase life. These are mid sized tulips with compact leaves and shorter flower stems. They are ideal for pots or even a spring color hedge. Triumph tulips respond well to a cooling period of six weeks in the fridge prior to planting.

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The Tulip ‘Red Emperor’, or ‘Madame Lefeber’, ‘Tulipa fosteriana’, is a fall planted bulb. This old-time favorite, loved by all gardeners, produces very large, bright vermillion-scarlet blooms. Highly recommended for your early spring garden. It wouldn’t be spring without Red Emperors, crowning the garden with rich color. These tulips bloom in early spring for a 3 week period. For the best effects, plant the bulbs in clusters of 5 to 15 bulbs of one variety, or scatter clusters throughout the garden or flower border. Tulips do best in well-drained soil. It is advisable not to plant tulips in the same location in the garden year after year. If possible, plant in a somewhat sheltered location. Tulips are excellent for mass planting, rock gardens, containers, cut flowers, and borders.

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