LambLey Nursery

Tulipa greigii
This variable species, from the wild forbidding mountains of Central Asia, was
introduced into cultivation during the last quarter of the 19 th This variable species, from the wild forbidding mountains of Central Asia, was
introduced into cultivation during the last quarter of the 19 century. Since then
gardeners and nurserymen have made many different selections. Tulipa greigii is
most easily distinguished by the dark markings found on its leaves. The following
are all good doers and suitable for both the garden and pots. They grow to 30cm
and are best planted 10cm apart. 5 for $10.00 or 25 for $45.00
th century. Since then
gardeners and nurserymen have made many different selections. Tulipa greigii is
most easily distinguished by the dark markings found on its leaves. The following
are all good doers and suitable for both the garden and pots. They grow to 30cm
and are best planted 10cm apart. 5 for $10.00 or 25 for $45.00
Tulipa greigii ‘Cape Cod’
An early flowering tulip which has yellow
flowers with a red stripe on the outside
of the petals and a black base on the
inside of the flower.
Tulipa greigii ‘Red Riding Hood’
Anna Pavord writes in her book The
Tulip “Beautifully formed urn-shaped
flowers of vivid scarlet with jet black
bases. Dark spreading foliage is mottled
with brownish-purple.” Early flowering.
Tulipa greigii ‘Toronto’
One of the last to flower this multi
flowered tulip has two or three flowers
per stem. The flowers are salmonorange
with pink undertones.
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Cape Cod
Red Riding Hood Toronto