There are many different flower and growth types in the Tulip
range - each with differing flower shapes and general habits of
growth. Tulips can be grown to flower from early spring - late
winter even - though to the first few days of summer.
There are strict classifications of tulips - changed over the
years. This types we outline or more 'descriptive' than
enthusiastically correct. Tulip anoraks please forgive!
Whatever the type of Tulip that turns you on, one thing is
sure. You will be pleased with the vibrant colours of the garden
hybrids and intrigued by the subtlety of the lesser known
species Tulips.
The Triumph Tulip Group of tulips are the largest group of the singe cup-shaped blooms. The large varieties of cultivars, colectively display the whole spectrum of colours.
The Triumph group of Tulips are easy growing, best planted in full sun, with rich fertile well drained soil. Their long sturdy stems withstanding adverse weather conditions growing upto 45cm tall.
Ideally planted in the autumn time, late September to early November, plant the bulbs in groups for the best colourful effect come flowering time in mid to late spring. These easy growing bulbs can be grown in flower beds, boarders or containers.
The Triumph Tulip Group of tulips are the largest group of the singe cup-shaped blooms. The large varieties of cultivars, colectively display the whole spectrum of colours.
The Triumph group of Tulips are easy growing, best planted in full sun, with rich fertile well drained soil. Their long sturdy stems withstanding adverse weather conditions growing upto 45cm tall.
Ideally planted in the autumn time, late September to early November, plant the bulbs in groups for the best colourful effect come flowering time in mid to late spring. These easy growing bulbs can be grown in flower beds, boarders or containers.
Darwin Hybrid Tulips
What are Darwin Hybrid Tulips?
As the name suggests, hybrid - means the crossing of 2 species, 'Darwin Tulips' and 'Fosteriana Tulips'.
Why would someone do this?
Merging or crossing 2 species means the strengths of each are usually retained and the weakness are removed. In this case the Darwin Hybrid has a 'Taller Stem', a 'Stronger Stem', 'Bigger and more Showie Flowers', a 'classic tulip shape', broad at the base and slightly narrower at the top, and finally, 'The Colours' and 'Patterns'. Making this the most popular and the largest Tulip family.
Darwin Hybrid Tulips are cup shaped single tulips with more elongated flowers. The Darwin Hybrid Tulips generally have much larger flower heads, this is why they are amongst the most popular of the varieties.
Are Darwin hybrid tulips perennial?
How do you plant Darwin hybrid tulips?
Do hybrid tulips multiply?
Rembrandt Tulips
Rembrandt Tulips - so named because of the viral splashes of
contrasting colours that are visible on the outer petals.
Double Early Tulips
Double Bowl-shaped Tulips.
The Double Early types have so many petals that they form
into a bowl rather than cup-shaped bloom.
The Late Double Early Tulips
The Late Double Early tulips - like their Double Early
forerunners are with short stems and so suited for bedding
schemes. Sometimes referred to as Peony flowered tulips - not
without good reason.
Goblet Shaped Tulips
Goblet Shaped Tulips.
Old fashioned - but the still popular Darwin Tulips are the
mainstay of public parks bedding schemes.
Cottage Tulips
Cottage Tulips - marginally different to the Darwins -
always a popular choice. Both are good bedding tulips owing to
the flower size, which is more sustainable in the windy weather.
Lily-flowered Tulips
The other mainstay of the Goblet shaped tulips are the
Lily-flowered Tulips. Similar to the above - but with pronounced
pointed petals - often curved outwards.
Fringed-Petal Tulips
Fringed-Petal Tulips are a group to themselves.
Similar to the cup shapes but with frilly petals.
Star-Shaped Tulips
Star-Shaped Tulips.
Star shaped tulips are normally found in the 'Botanical
Species' section, and are often unlike the 'normal tulips that
we know (Wait for the indignant emails!) They are often
bi-coloured or at least splashed with contrasting or
complimentary colours.
Parrot Tulips
Parrot Tulips.
The ostentatious Parrot Tulips are often classed in the
cup-shaped division. Most are so open and floppy that they can
hardly be classed as 'cups'.
Kaufmanniana Tulips
Kaufmanniana Tulips.
These are the rockery and selected places type of tulip.
Many different forms - but almost always dwarf.
Greigii Tulips
Greigii Tulips.
Tulipa Red Riding Hood - ever popular with its scarlet
blooms and striped foliage are often sold or referred to as
Kaufmmaniana Tulips. They are not. They belong to the T.
greigii group. In most respects they have the growth habits of
the Kaufman however.
This is just the start - or end - of the classification of tulip
flower types, for within all of these shapes there are many variations.