Not what I ordered

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• Lyn Posts: 23,190

  February 2020

  They look like Parrot tulips , but I think they haven’t been planted deep enough so have come up too early. What did you order? 

  Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 
  
  

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• Obelixx Posts: 30,090

  February 2020

  They look like Turkestanica to me - a bit chewed by slugs and snails.

  Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
  

  "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."

  Plato
  

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• Lyn Posts: 23,190

  February 2020

  I thought that as well but the top picture looks like much bigger buds.  Whichever way, I think they’re up too early.n

  Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 
  
  

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• BobTheGardener Posts: 11,385

  February 2020

  I'd go with 'slugged' Turkestanica, too, if they are indeed species tulips.  My T. Turk aren't even showing yet though and the other species types are either just leaves or just emerging.  None are showing flower buds yet.
  

  A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  

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• madpenguin Posts: 2,543

  February 2020

  What was the variety actually ordered?

  “Every day is ordinary, until it isn't.” - Bernard Cornwell-Death of Kings

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• yorkshirerose Posts: 574

  February 2020

  Where did you order them from? Any reputable retailer would most likely refund your money if you sent a photo and proof of purchase.

  A gardener's work is never at an end  - (John Evelyn 1620-1706)

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• valerieroberts Posts: 726

  February 2020

  Hello gardeners, . It’s so disappointing after all the effort to get something you would not have even thought of ordering. I’m sure the supplier will sent me the right ones next planting time. Turkestanica looks about right, must do something about the slugs I think. Many thanks for your great imput. Valerie 

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