Tulips

It makes me immeasurably happy to see the Fall Bulb catalogs roll in, bursting with new varieties to try, old friends from the past and some older varieties we have yet to try. This year we are adding a new dimension to our normal fall bulb plantings. We are giving back. Yes, we are donating 20% of our sales this fall to a homeless shelter in Bronx, NY. We hope that it will be a significant sum! Our work is mostly on the North Shore of Long Island, and in the Hamptons. Of course, we would deliver bulbs to NYC.


So, my all time favorite is the parrot tulip. It make a gorgeous cut flower, but it is a bit wonky in the ground.... I find the best show indoors doesn't always translate once you get outdoors... for outdoors, my favorite would be a mix called "French Blend", shown above. Just magnificent in almost any setting. So, it is a bit early right now, but definitely keep those wheels turning with regards to choosing a color scheme. Tulips season is fast approaching- the perfect time of year is from late September, even early October, depending on the weather, all the way through December in alot of cases. For the past two years I have found myself adding last minute bulbs to clients homes as late as January, only to have a beautiful display the following Spring.