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(F)Fosteriana tulip group**
"Tulipa fosteriana" with her cultivars, subspecies, varieties and hybrids, which resemble "T. fosteriana". Early flowering, leave very broad, green or grey green, sometimes mottled or striped. Stem medium to long. Large long flower, base variable. Tulipa fosteriana is a wild species found in the mountainous areas of Central Asia. Although no longer being cultivated, numerous beautiful cultivars developed from it are still marketed. They differ from one another in height, but all have a slender flower shape and large, sometimes striped leaves. Naturalising is possible with these tulips. Flowering period: early Average plant height: 25-30 cm Spacing between bulbs: 10 cm Landscape uses: parks, beds, borders and rock gardens”

** Group that may perennialize/naturalize.

Listed prices are for 10 bulbs each.

Bloom Time is BT: 1 = Early, 2 = Midseason, 3 = Late, 4 = Very Late

Height is Ht: 1 = Short, 2 = Normal, 3 = Tall, 4 = Very Tall


PICTURE 2-1 (F) 'Apricot Emperor' $9.90 Orange rose tinged red. BT 1 Ht 2 (35 cm) Like the apricot, this one is sweet and tart. Fosteriana Tulips are more commonly known as Emperor Tulips, and the names of many of the varieties reflect this ("Red Emperor", "White Emperor", "Pink Emperor", "Orange Emperor", etc.). Fosteriana Tulips look particularly impressive when planted in large beds ("drifts"), and will come back year after year. A few varieties have a fragrance; I have indicated which ones by putting an asterisk (*) after the name of the variety. Flowering time: Early spring.	PICTURE 2-2 (F) 'Golden Emperor' $7.70 Pure golden yellow. BT1 Ht 2 (40 cm) Like all the Fosteriana varieties, this is one of the 'Botanical' tulips - great for landscaping! May perennialize given proper conditions. Last year I sold and planted 'Purissima' - the white form of the Fosteriana family. It was an excellent performer - particularly when massed in the landscape. Somewhat problematic for me as a cut flower since it tended to fly wide open - which I enjoy, but some find unsettling.	PICTURE 2-3 (F) 'Orange Emperor' $7.70 Carrot orange BT 1 Ht 2 (35 cm). Like most Fosteriana, these carry large blooms on sturdy stems. Shape/form: immense petals on cup-shaped flower on a strong stem leaves are sometimes striped or mottled Alternate names: Emperor Tulips Notes: good for beds, and as cut flowers perennialize very well (i.e. come back year after year)
PICTURE 2-4 (F) 'Zombie' $8.80 Carmine rose edged in yellow. BT 1 Ht 2 (35 cm) Shape/form: immense petals one cup-shaped flower on a strong stem leaves are sometimes striped or mottled Alternate names: Emperor Tulips Notes: good for beds, and as cut flowers perennialize very well (i.e. come back year after year)