An Early ‘SpRInG FeVeR’ in my garden…..

In the garden or in a lovely vase, nothing represents spring’s finery more than tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. Even though the contribution of spring bulbs is short lived, it is indeed spectacular when they are in full bloom in my garden. Having planted over 3,000 bulbs by myself I might add, check out my post ‘Oh, My Bulb Mania in my garden’, today I am enjoying the splendor and color of all my hard work!

Here are some photo highlights of my favorite spring bulb groupings in my garden…..

2012 03 25_4837_edited-1 — Blend of maroon and lavender tulips with rose pink snapdragons.

2012 03 21_4695_edited-1 — One of my favorite color combinations ...

2012 03 17_4571_edited-1 — Every year I plant hundreds of 'Best Red' tulips in my front planting beds. I use an Auger for faster and easier planting.

2012 03 21_4622_edited-1 — Lovely when mixed with white snapdragons.

2012 03 12_4304_edited-1 — Timeless mix of blue hyacinth and red tulips.

2012 03 17_4476_edited-2 copy — Lovely with conifers.

2012 03 17_4506_edited-1 — 'Best Red' is a keeper in my spring garden.

2012 03 25_4790_edited-1 — The most beautiful tulip of all- 'Angelique'.

2012 03 25_4885_edited-1 — 'Angelique' does very well in containers in my garden.

2012 03 26_4917_edited-1 — Tulip 'Angelique' with blue Starflower

2012 03 26_4903_edited-1 — Tulip 'Mt. Tacoma' and creeping jenny fill out this blue container.

2012 03 25_4843_edited-1 — 'French Rose Blend'

2012 03 17_4541_edited-2copy — Spring bulbs planted amongst my conifers.

2012 03 17_4588_edited-2 — Stonebridge view

2012 03 17_4566_edited-2 — Daffodils surrounding conifer 'Pendula Bruns'

2012 03 17_4586_edited-2 — Daffodils and Camellia 'Professor Sargent'

IMG_3267_edited-2 copy — My son, Nicholas, among hundreds of daffodils in the woodland area of my garden.

I know my days are numbered to enjoy the beauty of my bulbs, especially since due to very warm temperatures my Spring came earlier than usual this year! I’ve more to look forward to though, I already see my roses swelling with buds …..

Bulbs planted: Tulips- Best Red, Mt Tacoma, Angelique, Strike Me Pink,French Rose Blend and Maureen. Daffodils- Ice Follies, Carlton and February Gold.

My tulips are pre-chilled (in the refrigerator) in October for 8-10 weeks and then planted in December.

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