Last autumn I bought a pack of mixed bulbs for a bargain in the supermarket. I had bought it because of the Oxalis deppei Iron Cross, I wanted, but included were also some Tulip bulbs which came without a name.
Anyone has an idea?




The same Tulip but in shade.

Hi Myriam. Sadly tulips do not grow well for me here in South Louisiana....but I did find this link that may prove useful to you

http://elegant-tulip-bulbs.com...

It is arranged by time of bloom so that may help cut down the search time.

Thanks for your response, Moonhowl! I'll have a look at your link, who knows it might be useful!

You are very welcome...if naught else you will gain a working knowledge of the many varieties of tulips available

So far I have very little knowledge of Tulips as I have a shady garden!

There's so many tulips around Myriam, the best you can do is find one which is a good hybrid and widely sold. 'Red Impression' looks close and has an RHS Award of Garden Merit which usually means it's a good dooer so will be widely sold.

http://www.longfield-gardens.c...

Other than Apeldoorn which has a large black throat edged in yellow and is a large flower, Red Impression seems to be the popular red tulip being sold.

http://www.peternyssen.com/bul...

http://www.jacquesamandintl.co...

The base is plum purple though!

http://kavb.back2p.soft-orange...

Couleur Cardinal has a yellow centre except it has dark red to purple flaming.

http://youtulip.co.uk/spring_b...

Your second pic shows some other colour on the outside, Judith Leyster maybe ..

http://youtulip.co.uk/spring_b...

Nope, the base colour and anthers don't fit.

http://kavb.back2p.soft-orange...

I've looked at several red tulips in Darwin Hybrids, it's a nightmare. Not all of them are in the KAVB database, use the search icon.

http://www.thetulipgallery.com...

http://kavb.back2p.soft-orange...

Those look very much like the ones I have blooming now, which are Darwin Hybrids, but I don't know for sure which one.

No Woofie, mine have no dark troath..

I've looked at several red tulips in Darwin Hybrids, it's a nightmare.

Thank you Janet, but none of those really fit like you said!
I'd better put the pictures in the parent page and maybe one day I or someone else might stumble on its true name..

Perhaps the packaging would have info for the distributor..who might be able to tell you what plants they used. A long shot, but it has worked for me in the past.

Good idea Moonhowl, unfortunately I have thrown the package!

It may be a long shot, but perhaps the grocery will carry more in the fall....and then you could get the info....it can be so frustrating trying to ID a plant with so many cultivars....

Very true!! I'll have a look next Autumn and see if they carry the same thing..

I really believe now the Tulip is Tulipa 'Judith leyster'. Thank you Janet!

If you're happy with that Myriam, it's fine by me.