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My bargain tulips..

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hi all, dont know if some of you will remember.. i bought all these tulip bulbs mid Nov from Wilcos reduced to 10p per pack..

planted 25th November.

i know the paving slabs were in need of a scrub but too cold back then, also white pavings have to be sunk into the lawn..(when will that be Ben ? )lol..

i just thought i would show you how they got on..
Feb 2nd just starting to show..

2nd March..lovely sunny day..

21st march..im still waiting lah lah lah..

3oth March..and waiting..

3rd April..i can see you ..

10th April oh come on..i cant wait much longer..

ok i tried moving the pots to a sunnier area..ah thats better,

moved them again so i could see them out of the kitchen window..

i will be putting them in the ground for next years display..(if i can find somewhere to put them )


well worth the wait i think… and not bad for £1…


sadly they have all finished now & i have the bulbs drying out in the greenhouse but they were lovely while they lasted..:o) oh & Ben has done the paving slabs ..lol

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Wow what a display for £1.00 now thats what i call a bargain!!

14 May, 2011

 

Hi SK, i think so too..i will be waiting for more on sale in November lol.:o)

14 May, 2011

 

Lovely pictures, they certainly were a bargain -such lovely colours!

14 May, 2011

 

thank you Red,i agree :o)

14 May, 2011

 

I'll shop with you anytime, Joan, as you've obviously got an eye for a bargain! I love the pic of them all on the paving slabs in the lawn, like a chequer board! My favourite is the pale pink, followed by the double yellow, beautiful blooms. : o ))

14 May, 2011

 

Wow!!! what a bargain and yes definitely worth waiting for.........

14 May, 2011

 

thank you ladies, just in the right place at the right time with these Shirley..i dont get many bargains.glad you liked them Lincs..:o)

14 May, 2011

 

Such a lovely variety, Joanella...your bargain was certainly worth the risk and what a show these bulbs have proved to provide. I hope you find space in your garden to plant the bulbs for a good display next year...good luck seeking more great bargains again one day soon! :)

14 May, 2011

 

Hi WL & thanks,i hope to find room in the border for them ..i have a few small shrubs that have been there years now & i am fed up with them so hope to put the bulbs there & move the shrubs to the allotment..we always find somewhere to put more plants..lol

14 May, 2011

 

wow thought we were in amsterdam then joan :o))
wonderfull and all for a £1, brilliant bargain x

14 May, 2011

 

ha ha Sandra,not quite that many..:o))

14 May, 2011

 

:o)) lol

14 May, 2011

 

I remember you getting them very well,Joanella..cos I was
green with envy.Lol.Stunning display..and still jealous they aren't mine ! I will be hot footing it to Wilko's in the Autumn...I have been trying to see how many you planted to a pot..is it about 4 or 5?They looked lovely on the paving slabs on the lawn..and pleased you now have them
laid where you want them..:o)

14 May, 2011

 

Hi Sandra, aw dont be jealous lol, i hope you manage to get some yourself..it was 3 to 4 to a pot , but when i took the bulbs out of the pots i got 2 or more bulbs from each one, they are still drying off in greenhouse for now..i heard somewhere you put them in fridge for a few weeks before storing..but i am not doing that,lol. :o)

14 May, 2011

 

I have never grown tulips before,but there have been so many lovely ones on here,I think its about time I did..thanks for the info,that is helpful....I have heard of keeping seeds in the fridge,and have done that myself,but not heard about bulbs...anyway,Joanella,I am definitely going to look out for some ..and not jealous really,..boo hoo..! :o)

14 May, 2011

 

ha ha ,i am the same ..first time i have grown them (because they were so cheap lol) look forward to your pics ..:o))

14 May, 2011

 

Watch this space...next year ! .Lol.

14 May, 2011

 

lol :o))

15 May, 2011

 

Yes I seem to remember you mentioning them a while ago. I'm glad they gave you a good show of colour :)

15 May, 2011

 

Thank you Hywel,i was wondering where you were..not seen you on for a little while but there again not been on much myself..:o)

15 May, 2011

 

No I haven't been on much for a few days. I cant seem to concentrate on things these days. I think it's old age creeping up on me lol I hope you are all right too.

15 May, 2011

 

yes i am fine thanks,you are only a spring chicken ..lol

15 May, 2011

 

lol thank you :)

15 May, 2011

 

wow missed this blog hun................ what a display , must addmit i chukeled wen i swaw the the pots on the grass ............ gud idea looked fab !!! and wot a bargin ..................... wow again !!

22 May, 2011

 

Hi Cristina & sorry for the late reply,thanx for your comment glad it gave you a chuckle ..lol.

26 May, 2011

 

;o)))))

26 May, 2011

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