Species Tulip, Batalin Botanical Tulip (Tulipa batalinii)

Colours vary from apricot-orange to pale yellow and subtle nuances in between, I love them! April 2009 in containers on my sunny terrace, gent, Belgium

by bonitin Apr 21, 2009 11:53 PM

The way how the flower petals fold when closed also varies from flower to flower, interesting..

by bonitin Apr 21, 2009 11:53 PM

by bonitin Apr 21, 2009 11:53 PM

I also try it in my garden in a half shadow place, I'll see if it will bloom again next year..

by bonitin Apr 21, 2009 11:53 PM