These great gardens were created with love and attention, not to mention a few great bulbs! There are different types of gardens to look at in several different climates- there is sure to be one that is similar to your garden.
Kaufmann tulip is a species tulip -- it has not been hybridized like the tulips most people are familiar with. It is small but has large flowers that are creamy-white inside and pink-red on the outside with a yellow spot at the base of the petal.
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Siberian iris bears a family resemblance to the larger, bearded iris but are more delicate-looking. They add color to flower beds in early summer, and vertical accents all summer long. Like most irises, these are moisture-loving plants but once established they will tolerate dry soil.
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Tulip tree is a large, fast-growing tree, reaching 70 to 90 feet tall and 35 to 50 feet wide. The leaves, which are 3 to 8 inches long and wide, are distinctive because of their lobed sides and squarish tops. In late spring, tulip trees bear greenish to yellow flowers shaped like tulips.
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