Bulbs: My Bed of Tulips, 1 by LeawoodGardener

LeawoodGardener wrote:
The ravages of winter... the "True English" boxwood border I planted last spring has lost several plants over the winter. I should have known that if I strayed from my dependable "Winter Gem" variety I'd have problems - I have "Winter Gem" as hedges and upright plants in several locations around my yard and have never lost a plant. It looks to me like I will need to replace about a third of this hedge, which is a bite. I tried this variety for a 'change' - I wanted a different look and texture - contrary to it's tag, it evidently isn't hardy in zone 5.

Today is balmy and warm - 70 DEGREES! TOO WARM for Feb. 7 in Kansas City. Fortunately, the tulips are smarter than some of the other plants. They won't be fooled into emerging too soon.