tulipa

[hadacekf]

Thank you all together for the kind comments
Do not forget Mark, Tulipa humilis is a variable species.

[Boyed]

Mark,

My Ukrainian collegue Dima grows number of wild tulip types and his humilis is also taller. Here are some pics from his garden. The last pic  illustrates tulipa graniticola native to Ukrain. I suppose it is not famillar to many of you.

[Boyed]

The picture 'my wild tulips' illustrates also very famous non-Dutch kaufmanniana tulip 'Ljuba Shevtsova' (tall one), raised by talanted tulip specilaist from Uzbekistan Zinaida Bochantseva during 50s. It has exclusive decorative features and no analogues in Dutch selection. It somewhat resembles Janis' 'Ugam', but having considerably larger sizes growing up to 50-55 cm tall.

[Lvandelft]

The picture 'my wild tulips' illustrates also very famous non-Dutch kaufmanniana tulip 'Ljuba Shevtsova' (tall one), raised by talanted tulip specilaist from Uzbekistan Zinaida Bochantseva during 50s. It has exclusive decorative features and no analogues in Dutch selection. It somewhat resembles Janis' 'Ugam', but having considerably larger sizes growing up to 50-55 cm tall.

There are some good looking ones in your picture, Zhirair. But I presume this high one would
not have been selected in Holland because being too slender (wind!)
Nevertheless looking very interesting to me. Maybe my friend would like to try it here.

[Paul T]

Great pics.  Some beautiful Tulips, that is for sure.

So how are they kept separate?  I find that a number of the tulip species tend to migrate, both downwards and across in the ground, so how are they kept track of as to which is which when dormant (or isn't that a concern)?  I grow most of my species Tulips in pots for that reason, so that they are kept to themselves and only occasionally finding a bulb sitting on the weedmat under the pot (without the weedmat of course it would be down into the ground and free!!  ).

[Boyed]

Paul,

we actually keep a track and write down the planting scheme. It's true many of the species tend to form long stolones and it is always kept in mind when harvesting. Besides, the species can be distinguished by thier bulb shapes.

In pots tulips usually not perform at their best and have smaller sizes than the same ones planted in the garden.

Luit, I think that the tall one could have been selected in Holland if it has been submitted for registration. Beccause the similar variety 'Ugam' (syn. 'Icestick') was already registered.
There were many interesting interspecific hybrids bred during Soviet era here, some I obtained last year and will show the pics when they are in bloom.

[Ian Y]

Ian -  do you know Norman's form of T. orphanidea? With its drooping flowers it looks rather like an orange-brown Erythronium - very attractive..

Gerry there are many of the small species Tulips that remind me of Erythroniums and I have an E. oregonum that every year holds its flower upright just like a tulip.

Franz thank you for the invite but for now I will just have to enjoy your pictures - may be one day.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Great tulips everyone - look forward for more and for mine to start flowering in a couple of days with the weather somewhat improving at last. 

[Maggi Young]

The last pic  illustrates tulipa graniticola native to Ukrain. I suppose it is not familiar to many of you.

Indeed, Zhirair, I have not heard of this tulip, which seems very beautiful. Can you tell us a little more about it?

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Got home at noon with the sun shining (what must be the first time in 3 weeks or so) and this is what I could admire :

1-2-3 Tulipa dubia beldersai (from Janis) - with quite some variation.

4 and 5 Tulipa vvedenskii x T. berkariense 'Morning Star' - From the same source.

Afterwards, I returned to work a happy man 

[David Nicholson]

Luc, you are doing it again!!!!!

[hadacekf]

Luc,
Beautiful plants, superb pics

[Lvandelft]

My Ukrainian collegue Dima grows number of wild tulip types and his humilis is also taller. Here are some pics from his garden. The last pic  illustrates tulipa graniticola native to Ukrain. I suppose it is not famillar to many of you.

Zhirair, I heard this is synonym with T. biebersteiniana.
Is this right?
I received an article (in kyrillic?) which I will send you by PM)

Luit, I think that the tall one could have been selected in Holland if it has been submitted for registration. Beccause the similar variety 'Ugam' (syn. 'Icestick') was already registered.

I saw and pictured it today and hope to post it soon in the Conn. Collection.
I liked it very much and believe only the smaller bulbs are a bit too slender.

[Lvandelft]

Got home at noon with the sun shining (what must be the first time in 3 weeks or so) and this is what I could admire :

Afterwards, I returned to work a happy man 

You 'SUNNY BOY'   

Beautiful tulips , Luc.

[Boyed]

Luc,
wonderful tulips, thanks. 'Morning Star' has a nice base.

Luit,
my 'Ugam' also starts blooming. It's quite right, smaller bulbs produce very tender stems. I hope to show the photos soon. As to tulipa graniticola, I'll make clear your question with my friend and let you know. So far I am placing another picture of it.

Maggi,
Tulipa kaufmanniana 'Ljuba Shevtsova' is a real eye-catcher of exceptional beauty. It was selected by Bochantseva from wild population of t. kaufmanniana in Uzbekistan and after the trials was introduced in culture and registered in 1950 in Soviet Union. Very many interesting varieties were bred by her, but unfortunately they become rare and rare day to day. So I am trying to obtain as much of her work as possible, multiply and then share with my friends. I am posting a couple of pics and a comparison pic, where it is shot with other faufmanniana tulips of Dutch selection. You can see the difference.