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Species tulips wanted. Where to buy?

trowelgal Zone 5A, SW Iowa

17 years ago

Hi,

I am trying to learn about tulips so I can buy and plant this fall. I understand "species tulips" will spread and bloom year after year unlike the hybrids that peter out and disappear. Three questions: 1. Is there a comprehensive list of species tulips I can access? 2. Where can I order the best species tulips at a fair price? What species tulips do you like the best for color and performance? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

Tina

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pitimpinai
17 years ago
Van Engelen.
I planted a lot of T. turkstanica last year. They were spectacular this spring. All my neighbors wanted some, so I ordered another 100 for this fall. T. violacea was very pretty too. I also have a few other species tulips in my garden. All came from VE. Great bulbs at great prices.

Here is a link that might be useful: Van Engelen
trowelgal Zone 5A, SW Iowa
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks pitimpinai. I requested their catalog. It was very nice of you to respond to my question.
Happy gardening.
Tina
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razorback33
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There are about 150 Tulipa species and a list of those is available at the Missouri Botanical Garden website/link below/ Enter Tulipa in search box and then click on species list.
I purchase about 300-400 each year from vanengelen.com for fund raisers. They currently list 15 species and another 15 cvs. You will need to check any selection to determine if they are hardy in your zone. I like most of the species tulips, but I suppose one's preference will be based on flower color that will blend in with other nearby perennials.
Rb

Here is a link that might be useful: MBG: W3 Tropicos
trowelgal Zone 5A, SW Iowa
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks razorback. I tapped into that source and really enjoyed looking around. Can hardly wait until my catalog comes so I can do searches for my zone. Thank you.
Tina

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