Tulipa whittallii
Comes from the eastern part of the mediterranean and is very suitable as a garden plant here. Yellow (with a red gloss) flowers with pointed tepals. Very close to T orphanidea and is sometimes called T. orphanidea ssp flava)
The genus
Four centuries ago the first tulips came from Turkey and central Asia. But the creation of the actual hybrids and selections has also been influenced by the botanical species from the mediterranean area (some examples are presented here). They tolerate high temperatures and resist to virus and other diseases, which makes them particularly interesting garden tulips for perenial plantings in warm climates. Many of these species use to grow in vine yards and olive groves and are now threatened with extinction due to the modern cultivation methods. All tulip species need a cold period before the leaves appear, which makes them hardy.
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Liliaceae
- Native to :Coté est du basisn méditerranéen
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow, Green
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
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