"The tulips that sparked Tulipomania were especially beautiful. Somewhat shorter than many of today's hybrids, they often had large flower heads with fabulous mottled or 'flamed' colors in two-tone mixes of red, oxblood, yellow, purple and white. Today we call these 'Rembrandt tulips,' as they are featured in so many famous paintings of the Dutch Masters."
~ For a brief escape into the beautiful history of art, lust, beauty and greed, please finish the above excerpt from Hortus Bulborum ~
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I am a bit crazed each spring, Nancy, and delight photographing gifts planted in fall.
You never quite know with tulips, Ki. Some wimps end up looking like champions!
Thank you, Robin. It was indeed the kaleidoscope look that I was hoping to capture.
Mamma Mia ... how kind! For a pleasing effect, I plant related groups together throughout different areas depending on companion plants blooming. It's always a challenge in the fall remembering exactly what blooms when! Every season in my perennial garden has me scratching my head ...
Thanks! :)
Hug's,
Cat