Here’s another beautiful tulip that I spotted yesterday morning in the garden of my good friend and neighbor Cindy Dyer, an elegant variety known as the Lady Jane (Tulipa clusiana var. ‘Lady Jane’) . The pink speckles in the background are fallen petals from her crabapple tree.
As I returned back to my townhouse, I could not help but notice that my front yard was carpeted in pretty pink petals from my crabapple tree, thanks to the gentle wind and light rain in the early morning. I felt like I should be lighting candles and pouring champagne—clearly all of those lovely petals meant that I was loved. Yes, I am an unapologetic romantic.
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Spring is such a lovely time of year! and the tulip is gorgeous 🙂
Thanks, Liz. Last year I remember taking flower photos in Cindy’s garden because I felt constrained by pandemic restrictions. Things are a little less restricted now, but I still find myself making frequent pilgrimages there to explore the color. 🙂
“Pilgrimages” introduces a spiritual element and that actually feels very appropriate! Love 🙂
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Exquisite photo of this strikingly beautiful tulip, Mike!
Both are lovely images, Mike! Lady Jane is quite elegant and a petal carpet is always welcome!
Thanks, Ellen.
Aren’t they lovely? I found one on our basement stairs. I find them on the car floor mat. Too soon hey will have vanished.
My ‘Lady Jane’ tulips are budding up, I’m looking forward to seeing them… such a pretty one.
I love natural flower confetti, apple trees do it best!
“Natural confetti”–what a perfect description. I really like the look of the Lady Jane tulips and hope that yours pop open soon.