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Stubborn

Everyone wants to see the black tulips, but they refuse to open.

black tulip bud

Soon, I hope, but the sub-freezing nights have kept them from developing. It’s supposed to warm up considerably over the next few days. I’ll keep you posted.

black tulip bud

The black tulips are a mix of Queen of Night (single) and Black Hero (double). They’re mixed with Ice Princess for contrast. Aren’t the names great – Queen, Princess and Hero.

multicolor tulip

Other tulips are doing just fine, and the azaleas are determined to compensate for any other floral inadequacies all by themselves.

azaleas

1 Comment on “Stubborn”

  1. #1 cyndy
    on May 3rd, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    gorgeous tulips!
    and show stopping azaleas! so much color!