Perhaps the oldest described species, Rembertus Dodonaeus described the forest tulip in 1568. The oldest depiction in Europe of T. sylvestris is from 1549. Origin: Iran, North Africa and Europe, also in the Netherlands, but probably feral, native plant. One, sometimes two fragrant bright yellow 6-8 cm long flower(s) with a green glow on the outer petals. The stamens of this 30-40 cm tall tulip are yellow. AGM in 2008.
Data sheet
Color
yellow
Bulb size
5/+
Bulb Spacing
5
Planting Depth
5
Height in cm.
40
Flowering time in the months
5
Milieukeur Kweker
MPS-803523 A
. Available to order from July 2025
Perhaps the oldest described species, Rembertus Dodonaeus described the forest tulip in 1568. The oldest depiction in Europe of T. sylvestris is from 1549. Origin: Iran, North Africa and Europe, also in the Netherlands, but probably feral, native plant. One, sometimes two fragrant bright yellow 6-8 cm long flower(s) with a green glow on the outer petals. The stamens of this 30-40 cm tall tulip are yellow. AGM in 2008.