Border to the left, facing, of our front porch. Starting from the flamingo: gavota tulips, dark blue forget-me-nots, hellebore, species tulip, tree peony (blooming in March! Go figure.)
Another angle. I’m happy with the variety of shapes and color relationships. Bloody dock volunteer in front.
This is what we call the rock garden. The French doors on the left go into the master bedroom and the others go into my studio. The raised walkway is inspired by Japanese engawas or verandas.
In front are cranesbills and heathers. Behind are a prostrate grevillia, Provence lavender and orange oriental poppies. It’s gotten a bit crowded, so someone may be moving. In between, gavota tulips.
The “back” of the border. Alternating green and caramel heucara on the left. Just coming up Bulgarian alliums, almost the only fritillary that will grow in Zone 9. On the far side are a variety of primroses in bloom. Just coming up back there are native leopard lilies, a hosta and a dwarf goatsbeard.
One of the tri-color Pacific Giant primroses that I’ve collected.
Gavota tulips. I originally planted about six, two years ago. Not only have they come back, but they are increasing.
I have these tulips and I just love them. I get a lot of people asking me from the street what they are. Mine haven’t multiplied as well as yours, but they have multiplied. I love your presentation of them. Much nicer than mine.