Tulip varieties: the best and new with descriptions and characteristics with photos

In the spring you rarely find a garden plot without a variety of tulips. This flower is famous for its purity, freshness, attracting the attention of man since ancient times. So many varieties of tulips have already been bred that they had to be classified into several groups and species. It is impossible to list and review all classes, but some of them are most in demand among flower growers.

General description of groups and classes

In 4 main groups, ornamental plants are distinguished by flowering time, referring to early, middle and late species. Within the groups, classes are distinguished that differ in the shape of the petals. They can be simple and terry. Celebrate in classes and a variety of colors.

A class of botanical tulips is distinguished by well-known breeders and they are classified as hybrid plants. They usually bear the names of Dutch biologists. They are distinguished by different stem height, flower shape, petal color. Created hybrids for the design of certain areas of the garden. Wild, dwarf plant species are cultivated in gardens.

Early flowering varieties

Tulip varieties of this group begin to bloom in late March - early April. They delight with simple and double petals all spring. The modesty of the color of the plant, their small size, is striking. But truly, they become the decoration of flower beds when other flowers are just waking up.

Early simple

Depending on the variety, tulips have an impeccable flower shape in the form of a bowl or a glass. On stunted stems, red or yellow buds open in sunny weather. Suitable varieties for early forcing for the spring holidays. Of the most popular simple plants, hybrids are distinguished:

Gesner - with a variety of colors mix;
Candy Prince - pale purple buds;
Van Der Neer - dark pink transparent petals and yellow base;
Brilliant Star - scarlet colored buds, decorated with black spots at the base;
Diana - creamy glasses of flowers.

In April and early May, live borders of flowers look decorative. In addition, they tolerate the cold of spring frosts well.

Terry early

The diameter of terry buds reaches 8-10 centimeters. At the same time, the height of the stem is within 30. Garden plants feel good in sunny places, where there is moderate humidity and neutral acidity of the soil Original, looks bright Terry red variety on flower beds in the middle of a green lawn, lawn .Monte Carlo is characterized by resistance to diseases, the beauty of yellow flowers on stable stems. The shape and color of the Ice Cream hybrid, reminiscent of delicious ice cream, is unusual. Elektra's wavy, satin-textured petals make plants lush.

Medium flowering

Refer to this group those crops that begin flowering in mid-April and finish at the end of May. A variety of tulips has more luxurious forms. With a stem height of half a meter, the size of the buds also increases.

Triumph

This class of plants has two-color varieties with flower stalks from 30 to 50 centimeters. Varieties with:

dark red petals decorated with white border - Armani;
rich pink with bluish bloom - Barcelona;
scarlet color and yellow border on the petals - Denmark;
rich purple flowers and delicate pink border - Alexander Pushkin.

These tulips make amazing gift bouquets. They stand for a long time in the cut, they look surprisingly unusual, festive.

Darwin hybrids

For hybrids created by breeders, places where you can show the beauty of strong flower stalks on strong stems up to 80 centimeters high are suitable. They look great along the paths, near the fence. The massive bottom of tulips makes them resistant in bouquets.

The best varieties of this class of hybrids London saturated red color with a black base, Oxford dazzling scarlet petals on a yellow bottom. For girls, a pink bouquet from the Russian Princess variety is suitable.

Late varieties of tulips

The flowering period of this type of ornamental crop is extended until mid-summer.And there are more categories of tulips here. Their only drawback is their low frost resistance. But the brightness of colors, the originality of forms attract flower growers, so the group of tulips is popular and often found in flowerbeds.

Simple Late

Large beautiful flowers delight simple petals, collected in the form of a glass, in varieties:

purple Shirley;
noble burgundy Night queen;
royal soft pink Princess Elizabeth;
orange crimson Dillenburg watercolor.

Tulips of this class are unpretentious, quickly divorced.

Terry Late

Terry petals are characterized by the fact that they open wide and look a little like classic tulips in shape. There are many shades of flowers: from sunny yellow (Double Beauty), lilac (Dream Touch) to light green shades (White Touch) and lavender (Angelica).The class of flowers in this category is being developed by breeders every year, replenishing with new unusual options.

Lilycolor

The thin flower petals pointed upwards resemble garden lilies. But the buds do not break up, but remain folded, swaying on stems 50-60 centimeters high. There are varieties in this group with carmine tones (Pretty Woman), charming purple (Ballad), raspberry-pink (Marietta), white, decorated with acrylic-pink strokes (Marilyn).

Fringed

These plants are distinguished by a fringe along the edge of the petals. Outwardly, tulips are very beautiful, like bright jewels. They are distinguished by their contrasting color and strength of form. Another name for the orchid class. The plants retain their qualities if the bulbs are dug up in time and stored at high air temperatures. The classic varieties of the variety are:

Hamilton with bright orange color and lush fringe;
dark Guban Night, characterized by cherry or brown color;
Cool Crystal apricot tone.

Beautiful flowers are grown in flowerbeds. They will decorate the recreation area, green lawn.

Parrots

The petals of this group of ornamental plants are decorated with folds, corrugations, outgrowths. Together with fantasy colors, they bring exoticism to the gardens of the middle lane. Plant stem growth reaches limits of 70 centimeters, with full bloom flowers with a diameter of 15 centimeters.

Unusual colors of tulips. So in the Estella Rijnveld variety, the raspberry-red corrugation of the petals is decorated with touches of cream, green, and white. Intense red flowers of Glasnost shine like a flame. The lilac petals of the Black Parrot are so dark they look black.

Rembrandt

The color of flowers of this class resembles the paintings of the great artist. They are dominated by white and red combinations (Sorbet variety), all shades of pink (Princess Irene), white color with black splashes ( Black and White). Tulips exude life-affirming joy. They create a festive mood. But growing plants is difficult, they are demanding on growth conditions, require a special approach.

Green Colors

All shades from light green to bright green in this class. They are so unusual, and only give more originality to the garden plot in the summer:

The Variety Artist strikes with a color scheme from a dark green background and orange-pink strokes and borders.
China Town pleases with pink, faded petals.
Spring Green tulips will be the highlight of the garden.

Flower lovers try to acquire a variety of the plant. But the flowers are very picky and difficult to breed.

Species tulips. Group IV

Those varieties that did not fall into any group were combined in the 4th grade. The variety of colors is amazing. Breeders cross species to get interesting varieties with different ripening periods, unusual colors and petal structures.

Kaufmann Tulips

Short garden plants start blooming in April. Similar to bright stars, they feel good in flowerpots, on borders. They are planted on alpine slides, rockeries. The class is distinguished by unpretentiousness, the ability to easily transfer the shadow. Tulips have gained fame since the end of the 19th century.

Greig Tulips

This type of flower is red, or the buds combine shades of pink and burgundy.Obtained by crossing varieties of Kaufman and Foster, tulips easily get along with other plants and are resistant to adverse weather. Cultivated variety since the 70s of the XIX century.

Wild Tulips

Wild growing tulips are also classified. They are cultivated where conditions are unfavorable for varietal tulips. Despite the fact that plants do not please with a special variety of colors, and the shape of their petals is normal, not large, they can be grown anywhere. Crossbreeding experiments are carried out with them, getting new types of tulips, unpretentious, but more decorative.

Foster Tulips

The flowers of this class have large buds that open in sunny weather. In the neighborhood with other primroses, tulips look beautiful, becoming the central figure in the spring composition.At the beginning of the last century, crops were especially common and cultivated by summer residents.

Other variety groups

From the groups of colors, you can select those that are distinguished by the purity of color. In buds, you can find only one rich tone, without stripes, strokes and spots. Bouquets of such ornamental garden plants are suitable for creating a certain mood at festive events.

White

The luxury of snow-white tulips attracts with its tenderness, virginity. The variety White Liberstar of the Triumph class is interesting in the shape of a glass-shaped flower, the wavy surface of the petals. Flowers rest on stems 45 centimeters high, decorated with long green leaves. The flowering of the hybrid lasts about 2 weeks. The star is reminiscent of the Ballad White variety. Lily-shaped unpretentious tulips remain cut for a long time, they will decorate any bouquet.

Yellow

Reminds me of golden glasses tulip Golden Parade. The petals seem to be drawn with a thin red pencil. Suitable variety for decorating borders.

The sun is hidden in Double Beauty of Apeldoorn's terry flowers. Lush inflorescences reach a diameter of 10-12 centimeters with a glass height of 8.

Black

The late maturing Café Noir hybrids are so beautiful and noble that you can't take your eyes off them. Dark iridescent buds bloom in May, keeping their shape for about 2 weeks. The stems are decorated with light green sharp leaves with a bluish bloom.

Black Parrotntvyst has delicate wavy petals with a deep purple sheen. Slender flower stalks sit on stems about 60 centimeters high. The leaves of the plant are narrow, pale green.

Blue

There are few such hybrids, but breeders recommend that those who are chasing unusual colors grow Blue Heron, Greenland.Among the silver-blue species, you rarely find without strokes and stripes. But rare species are emerging, although they are difficult to grow due to their high demands on growing conditions.

Short or dwarf tulips

Miniature plants are designed for alpine slides, flowerpots. The crumbs need places where they will not be shaded by other plants in the garden. The homeland of dwarf species is the highlands. Leaves on a short stem are formed from 3 to 5 pieces. Most often sharp leaves lie on the ground. The flowers of an undersized tulip look like bells. Opening up, they turn into stars. A distinctive feature are the stamens of the flower, which are varied in color. The best varieties of the species are Odalisque with a cherry-lilac main tone and a yellow throat, Liliput with narrow red petals, a black base.

Largest varieties

The diameter of some flowers reaches 15-20 centimeters.Such best types of tulips are more often of the parrot and late terry class. The Espit variety is tightly packed with petals, which, when opened, reach a diameter of 16 centimeters. From April to May, the Double Flaming Bird hybrid blooms. Its densely double flowers amaze with the contrast of red and white.

Varieties for the Moscow Region

The climatic conditions of the Moscow region and nearby areas are not suitable for growing all types of tulips. Classes such as Darwin hybrids, Triumph, Greig, Kaufman adapt well to the conditions. For them, choose open places, sheltered from the wind. Of the varieties in the middle lane, such as Apeldoorn, Parade, Floradale are popular.

Rare varieties

There are such tulips bred by breeders that are a collector's rarity. Hybrid Belicia refers to terry species with beautiful delicate petals, wavy at the edges. The variety belongs to multi-flowered.

Beautiful tulips of a rare August variety were not available for cultivation by ordinary people. The flower is famous for its variegated color. Such a tulip is almost never found in our time.

Dutch novelties

New types of plants appear every year. Representative of the Triumph class, the lilac Canberra flower with brilliant petals is ideal in shape. There are many advantages to a hybrid. It is resistant to disease, long standing in the cut. And how beautiful the white Albatross is, which is perfect for distillation.

The Fringed Super Siesta looks bright with its crimson petals and white border. A medium-sized plant will brighten up any space.

Whispering Dream flowers similar to pink lilies. Glasses of wonderful flowers up to 7-8 centimeters long rise on stems of medium height.