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A Spring Border Idea with Tulip ‘Shirley’ & Tulip ‘Negrita’

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When spring’s breath awakes the garden, few sights are as enchanting as a flourish of tulips painting the landscape. The combination of Tulip ‘Shirley’ and Tulip ‘Negrita’ offers a harmonious play of color and form, creating a visually arresting spring border.

Tulip ‘Shirley’: Elegance personified, Tulip ‘Shirley’ is a sublime beauty. Initially, its blooms emerge as delicate white petals delicately feathered with purple. As they mature, the purple hue deepens and spreads, resulting in a unique transformation of color. The soft transition from white to lilac and then to deeper purple creates an ethereal and dreamy effect in the garden.

Tulip ‘Negrita’: In contrast, Tulip ‘Negrita’ is bold and opulent. Its deep, velvety purple blooms act as a perfect counterpoint to the softer shades of ‘Shirley’. Standing tall on sturdy stems, ‘Negrita’ adds depth and drama, with its rich petals capturing and reflecting the light in a captivating dance.

Merging the Duo: Together, ‘Shirley’ and ‘Negrita’ weave a tapestry of light and shadow. The interplay of their contrasting hues creates a dynamic visual rhythm in the border. Planted in clusters or drifts, they evoke a sense of movement, like a gentle waltz of spring.

In Conclusion: For a spring border that elicits gasps of admiration and offers an ever-evolving display, the partnership of Tulip ‘Shirley’ and Tulip ‘Negrita’ is truly unparalleled. Their synchronized bloom time ensures a captivating spectacle, making your garden the envy of all who behold it.

Garden Information

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Landscaping Ideas Patio And Containers, Edging, Beds And Borders

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Garden Information

Hardiness 3 - 8
Heat Zones 1 - 8
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Landscaping Ideas Patio And Containers, Edging, Beds And Borders
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