Quite short, Tulip 'Couleur Cardinal' nevertheless has a commanding presence in the early-mid spring garden with its rich, deep-red flowers with a plum blush, all set on dark sturdy stems that withstand wind and rain. 'Couleur Cardinal' is one of the oldest tulips as it was introduced in 1845 (!!!) and has been quite popular since then. Grows up to 14 inches tall (35 cm)

Award-winning Tulip 'Angelique' is America's favorite - and no wonder! Its flowers are peony-shaped, fragrant, and extremely long-lived in both the garden and the vase. Most call the flower 'pink'. But look twice – each petal is a whorl of shades ranging from blush to pale pink to rich rose, with flushes here and there of pale green, cream, and pale yellow. Blooming in late spring, this acclaimed member of the Double Late Tulips group was granted the prestigious Award of Garden Merit twice! Grows up to 18 inches tall (45 cm).

Showy Tulip 'Curly Sue' is a fabulous cultivar with its deep purple flowers and finely incised edges, slightly changing colors as they mature. Blooming in late spring, this spectacular member of the Fringed Tulips group enjoys a long stem and looks stunning in a vase! Grows up to 20 inches tall (50 cm)