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The Canadian Tulip Festival |
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How
the Pros Do It
If you had an opportunity to visit the festival, or if you
just love the flower, you may want to host your own backyard
tulip celebration. Ms. Grudniewicz has some expert advice.
"Make it bold and bright and visible," she advises.
Tulip varieties in the Triumph and Darwin hybrid groups are
especially popular with landscaping professionals because of
their color intensity. "They are very strong, big and bold."
However, they don't do well as perennials. |
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For beds with the most visual impact, use boldly colored
tulips. |
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She
also recommends perusing bulb catalogs for creative inspiration,
taking note of which tulips bloom early and which bloom late,
and how high each variety grows. Staff at local garden centers
can also provide suggestions and tips.
Ms. Grudniewicz recommends planting tulips in masses of solid
color. Oranges, pinks and reds make a dramatic statement, while
unusual color combinations such as a mix of yellow and white
can create a unique look. White tulips soften a display, while
dark colors, such as blacks, are not ideal for vivid flowerbeds.
"They tend to vanish in a garden," she explains. Try
some new color combinations or stick with your favorites; you
really can't go wrong. "Whatever tulips are planted, it's
always beautiful and brings a smile to people's faces,"
adds Ms. Grudniewicz. |
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