Monty Don's Pink and White Tulip?

Sumgod

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May 19, 2013, 7:09:49 AM5/19/13

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Happened bu chance to see some of Gardener's World on Friday (generally
avoid on account of unctuous presenters - btw that Aberdonian chap on
Beechgrove Garden is a refreshing change!).

Saw some pink and white tulips in pots and a few in the ground. They
were stunning. Anyone know them (name? supplier?)? Googled around but no
joy so far.

Thanks - Chris

Sacha

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May 19, 2013, 7:30:28 AM5/19/13

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There are hundreds of different tulips so it's hard to pin one down but
it might be Sorbet. But to be sure, your best bet is to email GW and
ask them, or if you're on Twitter, put a message to Monty Don himself.
He has a Twitter account, I'm fairly sure.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Sumgod

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May 19, 2013, 8:46:58 AM5/19/13

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Thanks for the info/advice Sacha!

It's not Sorbet I'm afraid but could well be Tulipa clusiana 'Lady
Jane'. I say could well cause in my head the striping was more defined.
This'd do though. It's a cracker!

hhttp://www.highcountrygardens.com/index/page/product/product_id/2508

http://www.maydreamsgardens.com/2012/04/tulipa-lady-jane.html

http://www.howardrice.co.uk/gallery/plant-portraits/86

Sacha

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May 19, 2013, 9:55:59 AM5/19/13

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That's a real beauty. I think the way it opens is just gorgeous. Must
put that on my 'desirables' list!

Sacha

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May 19, 2013, 5:22:21 PM5/19/13

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On 2013-05-19 13:46:58 +0100, Sumgod said:

Monty Don has replied to my query and you're absolutely correct,
they're Lady Jane. Beautiful.

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Sacha

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May 20, 2013, 8:12:50 AM5/20/13

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On 2013-05-20 08:51:20 +0100, Chris Hogg said:

> T. clusiana 'Peppermint Stick' is similar: http://tinyurl.com/n3toub8

Very like it, though the OP wanted to know what was on show in GW and
Lady Jane were the ones in MD's garden. He wrote that they open fully
and white during the day and close at night. I must remember to order
some because they're lovely, imo.

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Sacha

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May 20, 2013, 10:30:29 AM5/20/13

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On 2013-05-20 13:46:10 +0100, Chris Hogg said:

> I suggested it in case the OP couldn't get Lady Jane. AIUI opening in
> the day and closing at night is a feature of all T. clusiana
> varieties, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulipa_clusiana

Is that so? I never knew that because it's not one I've ever grown. I
don't know if Lady Jane is hard to obtain but as you say, Peppermint
Stick is so like it that it would be a good substitute. I'm going to
look for it now, just to see if I can find it easily. We don't do many
bulb plants but we get bulbs from Parkers usually.

Sumgod

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May 20, 2013, 12:55:55 PM5/20/13

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Thanks Sacha for the help/confirmation. Above and beyond the call of
duty!!!!

Sacha

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May 20, 2013, 1:18:25 PM5/20/13

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On 2013-05-20 17:55:55 +0100, Sumgod said:

> On 20/05/2013 15:30, Sacha wrote:
>> On 2013-05-20 13:46:10 +0100, Chris Hogg said:

>> <snip>

>>>
>>> I suggested it in case the OP couldn't get Lady Jane. AIUI opening in
>>> the day and closing at night is a feature of all T. clusiana
>>> varieties, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulipa_clusiana
>>
>> Is that so? I never knew that because it's not one I've ever grown. I
>> don't know if Lady Jane is hard to obtain but as you say, Peppermint
>> Stick is so like it that it would be a good substitute. I'm going to
>> look for it now, just to see if I can find it easily. We don't do many
>> bulb plants but we get bulbs from Parkers usually.
>
> Thanks Sacha for the help/confirmation. Above and beyond the call of duty!!!!

Very kind of you but it wasn't an arduous task and you're most welcome! ;-)