Intro: 1894. Was found in the Pontic Mountains near Amasya in Turkey. Of all species Tulipa this one flowers latest, late May, early June. The slim, bright red-orange flower grows above the long and narrow shiny green leaves. The backs of the outer petals are yellowish brown to olive brown and green. Difficult to grow because the bulbs pull themselves deep into the ground, but it multiplies well by seed.
Data sheet
Color
bright red-orange
Bulb size
I.
Bulb Spacing
5
Planting Depth
5
Height in cm.
30-40
Flowering time in the months
5-6
. Available to order from July 2025
Intro: 1894. Was found in the Pontic Mountains near Amasya in Turkey. Of all species Tulipa this one flowers latest, late May, early June. The slim, bright red-orange flower grows above the long and narrow shiny green leaves. The backs of the outer petals are yellowish brown to olive brown and green. Difficult to grow because the bulbs pull themselves deep into the ground, but it multiplies well by seed.