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Tulip envy…
I saw this on a post last year. You can put it on a list for next year!
What a beautiful Tulip, even in the rain the petals are still gorgeous.
Yes it is gorgeous, with diamonds and without.
I love the colours and it’s an extra treat to see the painting.
The descriptions of this tulip are all different, because no-one can decide what the colour actually is. It changes over time anyway and it is always lovely. 🙂
I suppose it’s because the colour distinctly different depending on which part of the petal you’re focusing on. But I agree – always lovely!
Beautiful, I’ve just ordered this tulip for next year. Must be one of the most stunning of all the tulips.
I agree. I will be getting more too!
Exquisite beauty!
Yes!
Aptly named.
Yes, but finding an appropriate painting proved more difficult than I expected.
That’s very delicate – and even the slight brown around the edge seems appropriate, as in fading decadence, a bit like a Puccini opera.
All the best 🙂
You are right about the tones of decadence. It has been described as: cappacino, coffee, apricot with a drizzle of blueberry, smoky, vintage, soft etc. It is wonderfully attractive.
Oh my love the tulip photos!!!!!! He dress looks like they were inspired by peony style tulips:-)