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(G) Greigii tulip group**
"Tulipa greigii" with her cultivars, subspecies, varieties and hybrids, which resemble "T. greigii". Mostly with mottled or striped foliage, flowering later than "kaufmanniana". Leaves spreading normally on the ground, mostly strongly undulated. Flower shape variable. "T. greigii" from which this group derives its name, was first described in 1873; Central Asia; Aral-Caspian region, Srydar'ya, Tien Shan.

** 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 3-1 (G) 'Donald Duck' $8.80 Apricot edged in yellow. BT 1 Ht 1 (20 cm) Quack! Quack! Quacking good for kids gardens! T. greigii comes from Turkistan. Since its introduction in 1872, great numbers of cultivated forms have been developed. This group is currently the largest group of tulips closely related to botanical species. The flowers, large in proportion to the plant's total height, open wide in the full sun. These qualities make Greigii tulips unsurpassed for use in borders, rock gardens, and in pots. This little tulip naturalises easily. Flowering period: early Average plant height: 20-30 cm		PICTURE 3-2 (G) 'Pinocchio' $8.80 Scarlet flamed edged in ivory white BT 2 Ht 1 (25 cm) Great in containers and good for massing in the landscape. No fibbing! Flowering time: early spring Greigii Tulips typically flower after Fosteriana Tulips, Kaufmanniana Tulips, and some of the Botanical Species Tulips, but before all other types of Tulips Plant height: 6 - 16" (15 - 40 cm); average: 10" (25 cm) Minimum planting depth: 6" (15 cm) Hardiness zones: suitable for zones 3 - 7 Colours: white, pink, peach, yellow, red; blooms are often two-toned or streaked Shape/form: one six-petalled flower on a short, rigid stem; petals are usually pointed Greigii Tulips were developed from the Tulipa greigii species, which is native to Turkestan. Greigii Tulips are fairly short as tulips go, but the blooms are very large in proportion to the plant as a whole. They come in very bright colours, like red and yellow, and the flowers open wide in full sun, creating cup-shaped blooms that can be more than 5" (12 cm) in diameter when fully open.		PICTURE 3-3 (G) 'Red Riding Hood' $8.80 Carmine red with a black base. BT 2 Ht. 1 (30 cm) Has purplish mottled leaves like many of the Greigii tulips. A great choice for a kids garden! Because they are short, Greigii Tulips are ideal for rock gardens and containers. They have an added attraction in that the leaves are usually patterned with stripes or spots, in purple or brown. Finally, they naturalize very well (i.e. if you leave them alone, they come back year after year, and even multiply).