Tulips A FEW WORDS ON TULIPS
WE’RE PLEASED TO present our 2012 list of several hundred prime garden tulip varieties and species to
represent all colors and forms. Our list provides both the beginner and the tulip connoisseur with an outstanding selection of tulip cultivars.
Tulip Classifications
In the early 1900’s, it became apparent that a classification guide was necessary to organize the numerous types of tulip cultivars avail- able. The eventual result was the Classified List and International Register of Tulip Names published by the Royal General Bulbgrowers’ Association. Our catalog bases its tulip classifications on the most recent release.
Hardiness and General Culture
Unless otherwise noted, all tulips are hardy in Zones 3 to 8. Like most perennial bulbs, they need good drainage and enjoy full sun. In fact, the main reasons for tulip failure after the first season are (1) lack of adequate sun, (2) the destruction of foliage before it has ripened fully, (3) in warm climates planting too early in the fall and (4) too shallow planting depth.
Spacing
Tulips can be planted quite close together, up to 40 hybrid, top size bulbs per square yard. Wild tulip bulbs are much smaller than hybrids and you can plant up to 60 bulbs per square yard. They’ll actually grow like groundcovers.
Tulip Bulb Sizes
We sell only the largest size hybrid tulip bulbs. Measured in centimeters around the widest part of the bulb, the largest size is 12cm/up (the “up” means that some bulbs in the lot will be larger than 12cm). The specie or wild tulips are generally much smaller bulbs and are graded as “Top size” which is the largest size bulb available for that particular cultivar.
Tulips for Southern States
It’s true that Zones 9 and 10 are not prime locales for growing tulips, but there are some tulips that like it hot! We carry five wild tulips that don’t need a cold period to flower and naturalize faithfully in southern states. They are: T. clusiana, T. saxatilis, T. sylvestris, T. clu- siana chrysantha and T. bakeri “Lilac Wonder”. These species are offered on pages 10-12.
Other tulips may also be grown in warm situations, but should be treated as annuals and given some special care. The trick is to give them a “cold treatment” for 8 to 10 weeks. This can be done quite easily by storing them in vented paper bags in a refrigerator. Remove any fruit from the refrigerator as ethylene gas given off by ripening fruit will kill the flower embryo inside the bulbs. Take them directly from the “fridge” to the planting site in Novem- ber or early December. When choosing a site, avoid southern exposures and plant in areas that get morning sun or partial shade so your flowers will last longer. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep with a 2 inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and keep the bulbs cool.
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KAUFMANNIANA TULIPS [Bl: VE, Zones: 2 to 8] Use: border, rckgdn Size: 12cm/up
This tulip has short stems and large flowers with slightly reflexed petals. The blossoms
resemble waterlilies when fully open and are notable for their striking color combinations
and large multicolored bases. Ground-hugging, wind-resistant foliage is sometimes mottled or striped. As dependable perennial bloomers, these tulips are smartly used for permanent plantings and are wonderful companions for early and midseason daffodils.
T. kaufmanniana [Ht: 8"] #T098 C “Waterlily Tulip” These species bulbs are slightly smaller (11cm/up) than the hybrids. The petals are creamy-white, the base is golden-yellow, and outer petals are bright carmine on the reverse.
Ancilla [Ht: 6"] #T101 C Large ‘waterlily’ blooms open to reveal pure white petals and a golden base outlined by a distinct red ring. Exterior petals are soft pink splashed and rimmed with rose. Award winner.
Early Harvest [Ht: 10"] #T090 D Orange-red blooms tipped with gold; inside deep orange with a yellow base. Mottled foliage. Winner of multiple awards.
Fritz Kreisler [Ht: 12"] #T091 E Soft salmon-pink with creamy edges, deeper pink inside with a red-ringed yellow base.
Giuseppe Verdi [Ht: 12"] #T105 C An eye-catching bicolor, the exterior carmine
edged yellow; inside golden-yellow with small red blotches. Leaves beautifully mottled.
Heart’s Delight [Ht: 8"] #T106 C Outer petals carmine-red edged pale rose, interior pale rose with a yellow base accented with bold red blotches. Striking mottled foliage.
Holland Baby [Ht: 8"] #T092 D Full double flowers of blazing red. Very showy.
Shakespeare [Ht: 8"] #T108 C Exterior carmine-red edged in salmon, interior salmon flushed scarlet, base yellow.
Showwinner [Ht: 8"] #T109 C Early blooming. Vivid red with a bright yellow base. Mottled foliage. Award winner.
Mixed Kaufmanniana Varieties #T110 C A tapestry of early spring color.
TULIP PRICE CHART
Price Code 6 12 24 48 96 192
A 3.95 5.95 10.45 19.95 34.95 59.95 B 4.95 7.95 13.45 23.95 39.95 74.95 C 5.95 9.45 16.75 29.95 49.95 89.95 D 6.95 10.95 19.95 35.95 59.95 110.95 E 7.95 12.95 23.95 42.95 74.95 139.95 F 8.95 15.45 28.45 52.95 89.95 159.95 G 9.95 17.75 32.95 59.95 110.95 199.95 H 10.95 19.45 36.95 69.95 129.95 239.95 X 2.95 4.45 7.95 13.95 24.95 44.95
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SINGLE EARLY TULIPS [Bl: E, Zones: 3 to 8] Use: border, cut, forcing
Size: 12cm/up
Single Early Tulips produce large, single blooms on stout 10 to 18 inch stems. Many have a fine, sweet scent. Their moderate heights make them a good choice for forcing indoors, and they make a dramatic show when planted in early spring beds.
Apricot Beauty [Ht: 18"] #T111 D Soft salmon-rose overlaid with apricot. Fragrant. One of our most popular tulips.
Apricot Dream [Ht: 12"] #T393 D Golden-apricot flushed from the base with lilac-rose. An exquisite color combination.
Beauty Queen [Ht: 18"] #T117 E Blended shades of pink, salmon and apricot with soft yellow at the base. Fragrant. An award-winning sport of Apricot Beauty.
Bestseller [Ht: 18"] #T095 D This hot-blooded sport of Apricot Beauty is warm coppery-orange suffused with pink.
Candy Prince [Ht: 12"] #T394 D Silvery violet-blue with an ethereal glow, almost as if washed by moonlight.
Christmas Dream [Ht: 14"] #T395 C Award-winning sport of Christmas Marvel; luminous pink inside with a deep pink exterior.
Christmas Marvel [Ht: 12"] #T113 C Satiny cherry-pink. Fragrant. A superb forcer.
Diana [Ht: 12"] #T099 D Simply put, the best white. Heirloom 1909.
Flair [Ht: 14"] #T093 C Buttercup-yellow flamed with varying degrees of deep orange. Perennializes well.
General de Wet [Ht: 16"] #T115 E Luminous orange suffused with gold, large flower, fragrant. Heirloom 1904.
Jenny [Ht: 18"] #T100
A lovely Apricot Beauty sport, fuchsia with a blended edge of tangerine and yellow.
Keizerskroon [Ht: 14"] #T120 F One of the oldest and finest tulips, first introduced in 1750. Striking bicolor blooms are bright scarlet edged with yellow. Fragrant.
Merry Christmas [Ht: 14"] #T116 C A crimson red sport of Christmas Marvel, first-rate in the garden and forced.
Purple Prince [Ht: 14"] #T096 B Exterior petals purple flamed with dusty lilac, inside beetroot purple with a golden base.
Red Revival [Ht: 12"] #T396 B Large brilliant blooms of true red.
Sunny Prince [Ht: 16"] #T104 B Lemon-yellow outside, darker yellow inside.
Van der Neer [Ht: 10"] #T097 E Large purple blooms. Heirloom 1860.
Single Early Mixed Varieties #T119 C A rainbow of colors for early spring.
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