"Flower gardening" tulip varieties complete

There are many varieties of tulips. According to incomplete statistics, there are more than 8000 tulips at present, which can be divided into 15 types, such as Mendelian early flower type, double early flower type, Darwin hybrid type, victory hybrid type, single late flower type, lily type, lace type, green flower type, Ramban late flower type, parrot type, double late flower type, Kaufman type, Gregg type, Foster type, other original species and their hybrid types. Let's take a look next.

Mendelian early florescence

Mendelian early flower type, also known as single early flower group, single, cup-shaped, early flowering, with red and yellow as the basic tone, rich in color, pink, white, purple and orange, some varieties have fragrance, flower height 5-7 cm, plant height 25-40 cm. Most of this type is suitable for promoting cultivation in greenhouse in early spring, and it is the main variety in promoting cultivation. It is often used as landscape layout in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It is the main variety series of early spring flower show.

Double early flowering type

Double early flower type plant is short, 15-35 cm high, double flower, mostly from common parent, flower stem short, flower stem 10 cm, flower color rich, mainly warm color, magenta, rose red, bright red, white and other colors, florescence is slightly earlier than single-petal species, this type of variety is most suitable for potted ornamental or flower bed layout, more suitable for promoting cultivation in early spring.

Darwinian hybrid type

Darwin hybrid type is mostly world-famous varieties, from the late-flowering Darwin tulip and very early-flowering Freund's tulip and other species, the plant is strong, the plant height is 50-70 cm, the flower stem is longer, it is an excellent cut flower variety. Single, large, goblet-shaped, bright red, yellow, creamy yellow and multi-colored varieties. This type has strong vitality, adaptability and fecundity, and is a very strong variety type, which is suitable for cultivation in early spring.

Victory hybrid type

The Shengli hybrid type comes from the hybrid variety of single early flower type and Darwin hybrid type, single flower, goblet type, large and gorgeous, moderate length of flower stem and plant height of 45-55 cm. This type of variety is suitable for promoting cultivation in the middle and late stage and is widely used in our country. Most varieties can be used for cut flower production and flower bed layout.

Single late flower type

The single late flower type includes Darwin and Kautji lines in the original classification, with a height of 65-80 cm, stout stem, single flower, many flower types, mostly large flowers, with red and yellow as the tone, and the flower color is red, pink, white and complex color. this type has a long growing period and generally has a late natural flowering period. Suitable for open field cultivation, is an excellent variety of cut flowers, such as the night queen is purple and so on.

Lily flower type

Lily petals tip acuminate, roll backward, similar to the flower pattern of lilies, beautiful flowers, colorful, is one of the most beautiful varieties of tulips, the plant is strong, about 60 cm high, many types of stem length, from the time of flowering, this type belongs to late flower type, solid stem up to, long florescence, is one of the good cut flower varieties, this type of varieties are few, generally more expensive.

Lace type

The lace type is a single flower variety, which originates from the accidental mutation of Kaufman type and Darwin hybrid type. there are clear burrs or needlelike protuberances on the edge of the petals, which are tassel-like, middle or late flowering, many flower stem types, and the flower colors are mainly red and yellow. It is a good cut flower variety, which is suitable for promoting cultivation in early spring.

Green flower type

The green flower type is a single flower variety, with a part of green on the petals, the plant is medium to low, 20-50 cm high, and the leaves are short. Most varieties are suitable for pot ornamental, while a few varieties have longer flower stems and can be cultivated as cut flowers. at present, there are not many commonly used varieties.

Rembrandt type

The Rembrandt-shaped perianth is patterned, often on flowers with a red, white, or yellow background, with brown, bronze, black, red, pink, or purple markings caused by viral infection, excluding other varietal varieties centered on origin, this type of plant is medium, with stems 30-50 cm long. There are few varieties in this series, and some varieties are often not used in commercial production and are often displayed as collectible varieties.

Parrot type

The parrot type is a single flower variety, the flower shape is large and strange and beautiful, the perianth lobes are wide, arranged orderly, the petals are curled and twisted, and the petals extend outward, resembling a flying bird. The traditional parrot type variety is not strong and has poor adaptability. Modern parrot tulip varieties are bred from Darwinian hybrid and victorious varieties with many colors and strong adaptability. This type of variety is suitable for exhibition.

Double late flower type

Double late flower type, also known as peony flower group, double flower variety, more petals, peony flower type. The plant is medium height or tall, about 46-55 cm, and the flower stem is firm, so it is a good variety of cut flowers.

Kauffman type

Kaufman type, also known as sleeping lotus type, the original species is Kaufman tulip, Corolla bell-shaped, wild species golden yellow, with red stripes on the outside, cultivated varieties have a variety of flowers and colors, early flowering, wide leaves, often striped, plants short, usually 10-20 cm.

Gregg type

The original species of Greg type has a height of 20-40 cm, purple-brown striped leaves, Corolla bell-shaped, magenta, and Darwin tulip hybrids with large flowers, stout stems and long flowering period. this type is more suitable for garden layout.

Foster type

Foster type includes Foster tulips and Foster tulips crossed with other original species and Darwinian hybrids, single early flower type, triumphant type, cultivated, subspecies, varieties and hybrids, all of which are similar to Foster tulips, with early flowering, medium and short flower stems, large and long flowers, similar to Darwinian hybrids, leaves with obvious purple-red stripes and Corolla cup-shaped. The leaf is very wide, the color is mostly green or grayish green, sometimes with miscellaneous colors or markings, potted boutique.

Other original species and their hybrid types

Such as short tulips, Cruise tulips, mitral tulips, late-blooming tulips and so on.