Both varieties have been in bloom for a couple of days now. And I've had the very same bulbs for at least for four years now (that is, the year-to-year descendants of the same bulbs). They have been moved from their original spots two years ago and it's their second spring in the current spot.
I'm amazed because they've actually multiplied in the sandy soil of my garden, particularly the Flaming Purissimas. They were taller and had much bigger flowers when still residing in the rich leafy soil under the trees, however here, in the open spot next to the house, their petals are more pink. They are the second tulip to bloom this spring, after the greigii tulip Toronto, which bloomed on April 9th.
On cloudy days the flowers remain closed.
