Tulips

Tulips 'Verona' is a lush Tulip (Tulipa spp.) cultivar, selected to have double, peony-like flowers in a beautiful shade of creamy-white. Occasionally, the outer petals of this cultivar can be adorned with light-green markings. As they mature the flowers turn pure white.

The ruffled, curved, and multicolored petals of tulips 'Estella Rijnveld' create a show-stopping appearance for this tulip variety. A member of the Parrot tulip hybrids family, this cultivar was named for the person who cultivated it. Tulips 'Estella Rijnveld' is highly popular for its magnificent appearance, unique color combination, and year-after-year value.

Water-lily tulip 'Ancilla' is cultivated from the Water-lily tulip. When the blooms are mature, they open flat on sunny days showing off bright red throats. The plant's unique blossoms are what sets it apart from others in the genus and make it a popular choice in spring gardens.

Tulips 'Hemisphere' is a prized cultivar due to its fragrant and vibrant blooms. Flowers vary significantly, but are typically white or pink with darker crimson stripes, flaming, or freckles. It is of the Triumph variety.

The elegance and beauty of the Water-lily tulip 'Johann Strauss' make it an ideal plant to name after the famous Austrian composer Johann Baptist Strauss (1825 – 1899). Water-lily tulip 'Johann Strauss' has yellow-white flowers with a distinctive red brush stroke on the outside of its petals. These plants are also renowned for their early blooming season.

A sport of the Monte Carlo, the tulips 'Monsella' is particularly famous for its yellow and red color pattern. It is shorter than other cultivars but offers impressive double blooms when it blooms early in the season. The tulips 'Monsella' is easy to grow in beds, borders, or containers as a cut flower.

Winner of the famous Award of Garden Merit, the water-lily tulip 'Stresa' variant is very distinctive for its inner yellow cup with bright red outer stripes. A compact variety cultivated from hybridized tulip cultivars, it was named after the Italian town in which it was first grown. Water-lily tulip 'Stresa' became prestigious for its fabulous colors, short size, and ease of growth.

Tulips 'Dynasty' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulipa humilis 'Persian Pearl' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

The dwarf tulip is a six-petaled member of the tulip family notable for its coloration, which differs enormously by variation, from pink with yellow centers (the first described by botanists) to white with blue centers. Dwarf tulip can be found at high altitudes approaching the snowline.

Tulipa saxatilis is a perennial herbaceous plant. The stems can reach a height of up to 25 cm. This Geophyte (Cryptophyte) forms bulbs as resting buds. The egg-shaped bulbs have a rough shell, are 2 to 3.5 cm long and 1.5 to 3 cm wide. The two to three leaves are up to 38 cm long and 4.5 cm wide, and are flat, narrow and lanceolate with a clear gloss upper surface.

Vibrance is a word that certainly comes to mind when you see tulips 'Miranda'. The fiery red double row of petals on this Tulip Hybrid is what makes it highly unique and a popular choice for any garden display. The name "Miranda may have been chosen to accompany the genus name "Tulip," which is a traditional Turkish girl's name.

Tulips 'Sapporo' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Water-lily tulip 'Showwinner' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Melrose' has lilac-pink petals with wide cream margins. This cultivar is a Double Early tulip with abundant petals and an early flowering season. This compact plant has sturdy stems, making it popular as a cut flower, in gardens, and in containers.

Although the tulips 'Princesse Charmante' is considered short for a tulip, it has large showy blooms that give it ornamental interest. Gardeners may find the tulips 'Princesse Charmante' particularly interesting for its bold color and can plant them in borders or containers.

Tulips 'Pim Fortuyn' is a Division 3, or Triumph Tulip, that was registered in 2003. This plant has white flowers that are fragrant and a strong stem that allows it to be used both in gardens and as a cut flower. It was named after a Dutch politician who passed away in 2002.

Tulip 'Orange Brilliant' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

The tulips 'Très Chic' has a name that perfectly describes the overall look of the flower. Its elegant white bloom, with long petals that narrow to a point at their tip, is indeed 'very stylish'. It flowers about two weeks earlier than other white varieties of tulip, giving gardens an early attractive bloom.

Tulips 'Flaming Purissima' is so-named because it is a sport of the popular 'Purissima' tulip that adds lovely red shading to the parent's all-white flowers for a flame-like effect. This subtle and engaging tulip is a popular cut flower and also grows well in beds and borders, as an edging plant, and in containers.

Tulips 'Dyanito' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

A variant of tulip, tulips 'Spring Green' is a bulbous perennial bred for its white, bell-shaped flowers that sport flares of green on each petal (thus the name). Appearing in late spring, this species is relatively long-lasting for tulips (about three weeks) and also has an excellent vase lifespan.

Tulips 'Apeldoorn's Elite' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Sporting light purple petals with yellow at its base, tulipa saxatilis 'Lilac Wonder' has a unique look unchampioned by other tulip species. Typically, it's classified as a cultivar of T. saxatilis ssp. bakeri, but it's believed to originate from T. saxatilis sensu stricto. It's not a wonder why this plant was given the name "Lilac Wonder" – just look at its petals!

The tulips 'Big Smile' variant is unique from other tulips in its family in that it blooms later, grows taller, and produces bigger flowers. Hybridized from other variations of tulips, these giant yellow beauties are named for their big, smiling appearance. Tulips 'Big Smile's are popular with gardeners as a statement piece due to their tall height and huge blooms.

This cultivar is a Triumph variety. Tulips 'Kung Fu' has cherry-red flowers with silver edges to its petals. It is the most popular spring bulb for its tall, sturdy stem that makes it attractive for use in gardens and as a cut flower.

Tulips 'Pallada' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

White flowers with deep purple markings make the tulips 'Rem's Favorite' an eye-catching, showy variety of tulip. Its name is a shortened version of Rembrandt — the artist's birth city of Leiden is the first place tulips were developed in Holland. Tulips 'Rem's Favorite' is a late blooming variety of tulip, adding vibrance to gardens as early spring flowers begin to fade.

Tulips 'Carnaval De Nice' is a highly unusual Tulip, being both double-flowering and bicolored. Its white blooms with raspberry-ripple stripes set it apart not only from its ancestral plant but also from the entire Tulip family! It's a Tulip Hybrid and a sport of Tulipa "Nizza." It's believed that the name "Carnaval De Nice" was given because the plant's colors resemble those of a carnival.

Tulips 'White Prince' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'White Dream' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

The tulips 'Showcase' is a hardy double-flowered cultivar that blooms early in its season. However, gardeners interested in cut flowers may be interested in utilizing the tulips 'Showcase' in borders and pots because of its strong contrast between purple petals and green foliage.

Tulips 'Purple Prince' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Green River' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Christmas Dream' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Pink Diamond' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Barcelona' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Purple Doll' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

The tulips 'Annie Schilder' variety is notable for its petals' vibrant orange-pink coloring on the outside and scarlet coloring on the inside. Of Dutch origin, the flower's name references the famous Dutch singer of the same name. A mid-season bloomer, gardeners appreciate the flower both for its color and for its beauty as a cut flower.

Tulips 'Cummins' is a most distinctive tulip with petals that are fringed at the edges to make a looser flower than the upright and enclosed flowers of the parent plant. This plant is prized by gardeners and the cut flower industry for these purple and white flowers. This tulip was hybridized in the Netherlands from the cultivars 'Johann Gutenberg' and 'Canova' and introduced in 1999.

Tulips 'Flaming Parrot' is an extravagant and wildly colored tulip that looks very parrot-like and not very tulip-like, with its ruffled petals of bright yellow and crimson. In further contrast to other tulips, the flowers open out from the classically compact tulip shape until the petals are widely spread. Gardeners looking to create an impact in their spring gardens need look no further.

Tulips 'Florosa' is a lily-flowered tulip with some of the most exquisite blooms you will ever see. The petals are a lovely blend of soft pink, dark rose, and white, with just a touch of green. This blend is not found in many other flowers. This is a Viridiflora Tulip, which means it has long-lasting blooms that last as long as three weeks.

Tulips 'Red Shine' is a Tulip (Tulipa spp.) cultivar that has elongated, deep red petals. The cultivar blooms in late spring and when the flowers open, they look like glowing lilies. The cultivar name presumably comes from the gleaming effect of the petals when the sun hits them.

Tulips 'Doll's Minuet' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Hollywood Star' is a Viridiflora tulip cultivar with large flowers that are showy like the human stars of Hollywood. This cultivar's blossoms show red on green, which is unusual. They are tall flowers on straight stems that can last in a vase for up to three weeks! They bloom in mid- to late spring and last a long time.

Tulips 'Negrita Double' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

A producer of some of the largest blossoms among tulips, the tulips 'Happy Generation' variety is unique with its multi-colored red, white and yellow blooms. Cultivated from several other members of the Triumph Tulips family, this variant was named after the happy emotions evoked from its appearance. Gardeners prefer tulips 'Happy Generation' for its hardiness against rough weather and striking flowers.

Tulips 'Ballade' has won the Award of Garden merit twice for its curved, pointed petals, easy naturalization, and accentuating colors. Cultivated from the standard tulip, this variant is known to come back year after year. It was named tulips 'Ballade' after its romantic appearance and "dancing" petals. This is an extremely popular flower due to its stunning petals and repetitive growth.

Tulips 'White Parrot' presents a drastic change to the typical Tulip varieties, sporting uniquely colored green and cream blooms. It's a Tulip cultivar that was originally derived from the traditional Tulip. Tulips 'White Parrot' was given its cultivar name because of its flowers which are ruffled at its edges like feathers and partially white in color.

Tulips 'Red Impression' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

The frilly, fringed leaves of tulips 'Daytona' are quite captivating, and it's the feature that makes this plant highly individual. It's a Tulip cultivar within Division 7, placed in this category because of the unique physiology of its leaves. When it comes to this plant's name (tulips 'Daytona'), it remains a mystery! However, this feathery delight needs no explanation, because it's still the star of the show.

Tulips 'Honky Tonk' is a tulip of the batalinii group and produces small, lemon-yellow flowers with three distinct exterior petals. It has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it is reliable and performs well in a wide range of soil types and situations. It is a shorter variety and so works well at the front of beds or pots.

Tulips 'Gabriella' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

The tulips 'Fly away' variety has a distinctive shape, with flowers shaped by slightly curved petals reminiscent of lilies emerging from stems that can grow nearly 61 cm tall. The flowers are also an impressive color, yellow with red edging, with a shape and coloring almost reminiscent of a flame. It is a beautiful choice for a cut flower garden.

Introduced in 1971, tulips 'Olympic Flame' is a show-stopping tulip that has brilliant yellow petals with several red lines running their length. The effect of these bright flowers — with this unique pattern — rising from long stems is undeniably reminiscent of the Olympic torch. A further attraction to gardeners is that this perennial hybrid often returns with new growth for several years.

Tulips 'Havran' is a distinctive tulip that has unique burgundy floors that are veined with a deep purple-black. These standout flowers add color and contrast to spring gardens and mix particularly well with other spring-blooming flowers. Since tulips were much cultivated under the Ottoman empire, it is appropriate that this cultivar has the same name as the Turkish town of Havran.

Given the dramatic name "Kingsblood" to match its awe-inspiring appearance, tulips 'Kingsblood' shows off vibrant red blooms that are perfect for adding glorious color to liven up your garden. It's a long and strong tulip that works as a cut flower or in borders, flowering late in the season, towards the end of spring.

Considered the blackest tulips ever cultivated, tulips 'Queen Of Night' is the most uniquely deep-colored variant of the tulip family. This variety has won the Award of Garden Merit for its intense beauty and resistance to weather damage. Tulips 'Queen Of Night' was named after its dark, rich color, ranging from deep mahogany in the sun to pitch black in the shade. It is extremely popular for its interesting appearance among other flowers.

Tulips 'Light And Dreamy' is a Darwin hybrid group tulip cultivar in pale pink. Their tough, long stalks allow them to tolerate strong winds and rain. With this cultivar being rather tall and single-flowered, they provide gardeners with an elegant way to add height and color into a garden bed.

A winner of the Award of Garden Merit, tulips 'Sorbet' is incredibly unique with its flame-like color scheme and durable stem. This variant is a cultivated hybrid of other tulip variations and named after its likeness to the sweet treat, sorbet. Tulips 'Sorbet' is very popular for its showstopping appearance and usefulness in bouquets.

The tulips 'Fancy Frills' variant has won awards (namely the Award of Garden Merit and the Japan Bulb of the Year) for its uniquely fringed petals, resistance to pests, and ease of care. This variety of tulips was cultivated from a number of other tulip variants and was named for its fancy, feathery-like frills. Tulips 'Fancy Frills' is extremely popular for its excellence in garden decoration and long-lasting blooms.

Tulips 'Peach Blossom' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

The stunning tulips 'Suncatcher' truly seems to capture the sunset with its lovely flowers that have distinctive petals shading from red at the tip down to bright yellow at the base. This unusual tulip may eschew the colors typical of its family but its unique color makes it a favorite for bed, borders, and containers, as well as a cut flower.

Tulips 'Honeymoon' evokes weddings in more ways than one; its flowers are pure white and have a fringed edge similar to lace. These attributes make them a popular choice in bridal bouquets and gardens alike. This plant is a Division 7, or Fringed Tulip hybrid.

Always a popular cut flower, the tulips 'Red Surprise' has large, showy, cup-shaped red blooms with yellow and black spot details. The cultivar is fairly hardy and likes a sunnier garden. It is recommended to plant them in natural-looking drifts rather than in rows, in case some bulbs should fail and leave gaps.

The red decorations typical of Chinatowns the world over are reflected in the distinctive pink and red flowers of the delicate tulips 'China Town'. The flower's shape differs from a regular tulip since the petals are much less tightly packed and have attractively ruffled edges. A prized spring flower, this hybrid has been given the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

The sturdy-stemmed tulips 'Helmar' is a tulip cultivar known for its excellent form and stature that helps them stand out amongst other flowers. A cross between Darwin and Early tulips, tulips 'Helmar' make excellent cutting flowers because they have a long vase life. In the garden, these tulips are attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies.

Tulips 'Ballerina' is a Division 6, or Lily-Flowered, tulip. As with other tulips in this group, it has distinctive pointed petals similar to a lily. This plant is differentiated from others in this division by its long stems, tangerine-colored blooms, and fragrant scent.

Tulips 'American Dream' are Division 4, or Darwin, hybrids. Among such tulips, this plant is unique for its bicolor flowers that are pale yellow and apricot with red edges. Gardeners value this cultivar for its long, sturdy stem that makes it great for gardening and as cut flowers.

As revealed by its name, tulips 'Lilac Perfection' has striking purple- to lilac-colored flowers. This cultivar has flowers with double sets of petals, as it is a Division 11, or Double Late, tulip. It is the parent of Tulipa 'Double Perfection'.

The peony-style flowers with a stylish coloration of bright pink petals tipped with creamy white edges are what draws tulips 'Wirosa''s spectators near. Tulips 'Wirosa' has won the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society for its gorgeous double-flower blooms.

Tulips 'Jan Seignette' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Banja Luka' is a showy tulip cultivar in Division 4. These tulip species are called Darwin hybrids, placed in this category because they're taller than other species within the genus, and because no other Tulip cultivar produces big, bold blooms quite like these! Tulips 'Banja Luka' is named after the city in present-day Bosnia and Herzegovina in which it was cultivated.

Tulips 'Libretto Parrot' has a highly distinctive coloration in its blooms with hints of pink and green bleeding into the white petals. It's a Tulip cultivar and sport of 'Libretto', given its name because of the frilly design on the edges of its petals that give it the appearance of parrot feathers.

Named for the French town in the Provence-Alpes​-Côte-d'Azur, tulips 'Avignon' is an elegant tulip that is a long-stemmed, late-flowering variety. It is widely grown in the south of France for the cut flower industry and its unusually large red-orange flowers add late-spring color to flower beds, borders and containers.

Tulips 'Fontainebleau' is a mid-season, single-flowered tulip with distinctive blooms of maroon-purple edged with white. It is a cultivar of the Tulipa genus, which boasts flowers of many colors, but rarely maroon, and even more rarely with white edges. It is named after a famous commune in France, which is its country of origin.

Most sources agree that tulips 'Finola' is an exceptionally beautiful late-season double tulip cultivar. The petals are a unique blend of cream and pink with just a touch of green added. Gardeners love that these exquisite blooms are large and long-lasting. 'Finola' means "white shouldered" which refers to the soft blends of white found throughout the flower.

This tulip has flowers of a purple color, much darker than typical tulips, giving it the name tulips 'Black Parrot'. Each flower has a uniquely beautiful petal formation with an attractive split and serrated edge that makes this a standout member of the Parrott Tulips series of cultivars.

Tulips 'Carnaval de Rio' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'World Expression' has won its Award of Garden Merit for a good reason: it produces blooms of bright yellow with scarlet streaks. Loved for its complexity, this Tulip cultivar evolves as it matures, with its flowers becoming ivory striped with red. Aptly named, this plant does indeed express itself to the world.

A distinctly unusual cultivar of tulip, tulips 'Artist' has been bred to bear orange flowers with green feathering each spring. The blooming season is long for a tulip, persisting for about three weeks, and specimens also remain attractive in vases for long stretches of time. This tulip does best in moderate climates and should be planted in full sun.

An Award of Garden Merit winner, garden tulip 'Monte Carlo' features double rows of bright-yellow blooms tinged with red, which give it a unique appearance. Hybridized from other tulip varieties, this cultivar was named after its place of origin. Garden tulip 'Monte Carlo' is loved for its perfumed scent, shockingly golden flowers, and great use as a cut flower.

Tulip 'Madame Lefeber' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Greenstar' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Queen of Sheba' is a midseason tulip of the lily-flowered variety, with elegant pointed petals. The flowers are extravagant in bold colors of red and yellow. This is hinted at by the name "Queen of Sheba" which refers to the extravagant queen mentioned in the Bible and the Quran.

Tulips 'Koningin Wilhelmina' is named for Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880 – 1962). Like all tulip hybrids this is a popular spring blooming plant and its orange and red flowers are unique to this hybrid. This is a very popular cut flower plant.

Tulips 'Renown' has egg-shaped, hot pink flowers bordered with an apricot color. This cultivar is a Division 11, or Double Late, tulip and has the characteristic abundant petals and late blooming season. It has a strong stem that makes it useful in gardens and as a cut flower.

Tulips 'Charmeur' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

The tulips 'Dover' variety was registered in 1945 and is a Darwin hybrid tulip. The bright red color makes it an attractive choice for gardens, and it also looks stunning in a vase as a cut flower. Because of this, it has been the recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the royal Horticultural Society.

There is definitely something regal about the bright red flowers of tulip 'Red Emperor' which grow in a huge upright urn shape that is larger and more closed than the parent plant's flowers. Like all tulips, this cultivar makes very popular cut flowers and blooms in mid-spring.

Tulips 'Lambada' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Water-lily tulip 'Heart's Delight' is a cultivar of tulip that looks similar to water lilies, except for the bright orange color on the outside of the white petals extending to the tips. Inside its blossoms, this cultivar has a yellow center. This is an early spring plant that is often found among daffodils to fill gardens with colorful spring blooms.

Tulips 'My Lady' is a one-of-a-kind, single-flowered tulip cultivar developed in the Netherlands in 1959. It is unique for the distinct two colors of its blossoms. A mid-season variety, it flowers in spring to early summer and looks magnificent in large drifts or as a cut flower. To get the best out of this beauty, a very sunny spot in the garden is advisable. It is able to survive cold weather and frost.

Tulips 'Bell Song' has exceptionally distinctive pink petals tipped with white frills. Cultivated from the Fringed Tulips group, which were originally mutations of other groups, this variation was named to evoke the same sense of beauty one gets from viewing its lovely flowers. Tulips 'Bell Song' is becoming more and more popular due to its unique ornamental value and long-lasting blooms.

Water-lily tulip 'Early Harvest' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Tulips 'Maytime' are flowering members of the lily family and are some of the most widely cultivated ornamental plants in the world. Their large, showy, cup-shaped blossoms have for centuries been associated with beauty and elegance. These plants were also at the heart of what is often considered to be the first speculative bubble in history, when in the mid-17th century, "Tulip-mania" gripped the Netherlands. It was a market frenzy that sent the prices of tulip bulbs skyrocketing to the point where they were used as a currency. Today, the Netherlands is still famous for its huge and stunningly colorful tulip fields. Skagit Valley in the state of Washington is another location famed for its tulip cultivation.

Garden tulip (Tulipa gesneriana) is an ornamental bulbous plant native to southwest Asia. Ottomans brought it to Europe in the 16th century, and it almost instantly became popular, especially amongst Dutchmen. Garden tulip’s showy flowers are usually red or orange, but there are also varieties with purple, pink or yellow flowers.