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The Tulip ‘Stesa’, ‘Tulipa Kaufmanniana’, a fall planted bulb, produces striking yellow and red flowers. Tulips in this class have been developed from the Tulipa kaufmanniana species, which is native to Turkestan. They are some of the very earliest to flower. The flowers are on short stems and open in sunlight to form an almost flat hexagonal star. They are well suited for rock gardens and can be kept in the ground where they easily multiply. They flower in early spring.

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The Tulip ‘Tarda’, ‘Tulipa species’, a fall planted bulb, produce yellow flowers with white edges on short stems. TThe Species Tulips are rarely planted in large masses because their main feature is their uniqueness. Species Tulips are suitable for rock gardens and small group plantings, and they prefer to be left in the ground to multiply naturally. Species tulips are the wildflowers of the tulip family, and these hardy Species tulips require less work. They are less vulnerable to stormy spring weather, and their generally short stems don’t bend in strong winds. Their flowers usually remain closed through the morning or on cloudy days, showing only the outside color of the petals. When warmed by the sun, they open to reveal another petal color on the inside. It’s like having two different flowers in the same space at once. Spent flowers should be removed so that the energy goes into revitalizing bulbs instead of seeds. The leaves should not be cut back until they begin to yellow. This permits bulbs to recharge before going summer-dormant.

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The Tulip ‘Hearts Delight’, ‘Tulipa Kaufmanniana’, a fall planted bulb, produces a tri-color flower. The large red and white flowers are unique and. when the blooms are completely opened you will see the yellow center. Tulips in this class have been developed from the Tulipa kaufmanniana species, which is native to Turkestan. They are some of the very earliest to flower. The flowers on short stems open in sunlight to form an almost flat hexagonal star. They are well suited for rock gardens and can be kept in the ground where they easily multiply. They flower in early spring.

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