Viridiflora Types These single late-flowering varieties are green with one or more secondary flower colors. They are striking and will add character to any spot in the garden. These long-blooming varieties are great as cut flowers and typically do not force easily. T. ‘China Town’ – Late 10-14˝ This stunner features bright, clear-pink flowers marked with moss-green feathering. Rich green foliage is edged in creamy pink. T. ‘Formosa’ – Late 16˝ These golden-yellow flowers have a prominent, broad, feathered green stripe down the center of the petal.
T. k. ‘Ice Stick’ – Early 6-10˝ The petals of these eye-catching flowers have a white interior and dark red to purplish exterior, and surround a yellow heart. Striking and best planted in masses.
Fosteriana Types These early-blooming flowers are typically large and also quite long-lived. Broad green to gray-green foliage is often mottled or striped for additional interest. T. ‘Flaming Purissima’ – Early 16˝ This extremely showy variety has a rich cream flower streaked with pink to raspberry-red hues. Rather variable in coloration, it provides a perfect all-in-one color-coordinated mixture.
T. ‘Spring Green’ – Late 18˝ An elegant, waxy, white flower with soft-green feathering down the center of each petal.
T. ‘Orange Emperor’ – Early 14˝ A lovely selection, this has pure orange flowers with a yellow base that flushes upward. A dramatic flower that mixes well with others.
Parrot Types The heavily fringed and scalloped petals are multicolored and showy. Superb when used in beds, borders, and containers. Excellent as cut flowers. T. ‘Apricot Parrot’ – Late 18˝ Z A lovely rose, apricot, and yellow flower delicately flecked with green, this fragrant flower is a novelty in the garden or a smashing addition to an arrangement.
T. ‘Sweetheart’ – Early 14˝ This wonderful variety is a delicious combination of colors. It has a yellow base that feathers up into the creamy white petal edges. Simply delightful!
Greigii Types T. ‘Carmine Parrot’ – Late 18˝ A fabulous combination of carmine and cherry-red is accentuated by a blue heart. It has great substance and is very long lasting. Absolutely stunning!
These are known for their striking purple-striped foliage. The large chalice-shaped flowers open wide to reveal interior colors. They perennialize well and are perfect companions for midseason daffodils.
T. ‘Cream Lizard’ – Midseason to Late 12-16˝ The outer petals of this delightful primrose-yellow parrot tulip are brushed with cream and have a pink tinge.
T. ‘Oratorio’ – Early 8-12˝ These superb, deep-rose flowers with an orange-pink interior and black base are well balanced by green leaves with purple variegation. A lovely, harmonious composition!
Kaufmanniana Types These long-lived, low-growing perennial tulips flower very early in spring. The flowers usually open flat and wide, like a water lily. Great in rock gardens, beds, borders, and containers.
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T. ‘Professor de Monsseri’ – Midseason 10-12˝ The long, primrose-yellow petals of these flowers are lighter at the margins with brilliant red tips and an interior lemonyellow base. The dazzling display is complemented by slightly mottled foliage.