Cultivars
There are many cultivars available below and a selection of images are available in the gallery. Many of the photographs in the gallery were taken at Kyoto Botanic Gardens, Japan and please contact your local nursery for current available varieties. 

There are divided into 15 divisions which are listed below.

'Akane'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 450mm (18 in) tall with glaucous green foliage and during late spring it produces blood red double flowers high above the foliage. When in bud the sepals appear as thorns and the plant grows in Zones 3-8

'Albino'
This bulbous plant has dark leathery foliage and during spring it produces pure white goblet shaped flowers that are held above the foliage on a slender scape up to 600 mm (2ft) tall. It grows in the Zones 4-8 in a sunny wind protected position in the soil with a pH of 5.5-8.

'Angelique'
This Double late tulip grows to 450 mm (18in) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces double bowl-shaped white flowers that are suffused candy pink. They appeared just above the foliage on a stout medium stem and grow in zones 3-8.

'Asuka'
This Single late tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with mid green foliage. During late spring produces red cup-shaped flowers that are suffused in white particularly along the margins. This plant grows in Zones 3-8.

'Ben van Zanten'
This Triumph tulip has grows to 600 mm (24in) tall with dark green foliage and during mid spring it produces deep shiny red flowers that are yellowish at the base.  They are held above the foliage on a slender stem requiring a wind protected position. It grows in Zones 3-8 and is an excellent cut flower.

'Benijishi'
This Double late tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces double bowl-shaped red flowers that are suffused in bright yellow from the base. They appeared just above the foliage on a stout medium stem and grow in zones 3-8.

'Beniyutaka'
This Single late tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with mid green foliage. During late spring produces velvet red cup-shaped flowers above the foliage on a sturdy long stem and it grows in Zones 3-8.

'Big Smile'
This Single late tulip grows to 650 mm (26in) tall with mid green foliage. During late spring produces bright yellow cup-shaped flowers above the foliage on a sturdy long stem. It is commonly cultivated and used in pots or beds and it grows in Zones 3-8

'Black Hero'
This Penelope tulip grows to 400 mm (16in) tall with blue green foliage and in late spring it produces fully double bowl-shaped velvet-purple, black flowers that are held above the foliage on a slender stem. It grows in zones 4-8 with long-lasting flowers and tolerates rough weather.

'Black Parrot'
This Parrot tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with grey-green foliage and during late spring it produces blackish-purple cup-shaped flowers with the irregularly fringed wavy petals.  They are held above the foliage on a slender stem and the plants should be closely spaced to prevent the flowers from flopping over.  It prefers a wind protected sunny position and grows in zones 3-8.

'Blue Diamond'
This Penelope tulip grows to 400 mm (16in) tall with blue green foliage and in late spring it produces bowl-shaped deep violet purple double flowers with many petals held above the foliage on a sturdy medium-sized stem. The bulbs are at 120 mm (4¾in) in diameter and the plant grows in zones 3-8.

'Blushing Lady'
This Lily flowered tulip grows to 750 mm (30in) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces pale yellow and rose coloured flowers with orange highlights high above the foliage on a long stems. The bulbs are 120 mm (4¾in) in diameter and the plant grows in zones 3-7.

'Canasta'
This Fringed tulip has leathery dark green foliage and grows up to 500 mm (20in) tall and produces blended red flowers with white fringe margins during late spring.  They are held amongst the foliage on a steady stem and the very showy long-lasting blooms are used in floral arrangements. It is planted as a focal point in a garden and grows in Zones 3-8.

'Carnaval de Rio'
This Triumph tulip has dark green leathery foliage with white margins and produces flashy single white with red-streaked goblet shaped flowers during late spring. They appear above the foliage on a stem up to 450mm (18 in) tall and are suitable for growing in Zones 3-8.

'Claudia'
This Lily-flowered tulip has glaucous green foliage and during mid spring it produces single purplish-white flowers above the foliage on a middle stem up to 600 mm (2ft) tall. It is ideal as a bedding plant and grows in Zones 3-7.

'Come-Back' 
This Darwin hybrid grows to 450mm (18 in) tall with glaucous green foliage and during mid spring it produces blood red single flowers high above the foliage. It prefers an open sunny wind protected position and it grows in Zones 3-8. 

'Flaming Parrot' 	syn. 'Red Parrot', 'Red Radiance'
This Parrot tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces pale yellow irregularly fringed wavy petals with flaming red stripes.  The flowers are held above the foliage on a medium sturdy stem.  It is an excellent cut flower and grows in zones 3-9.

'Gander'
This Triumph tulip grows to 450mm (18 in) tall with dark green foliage and from late spring it produces single bright magenta cup-shaped flowers that appear above the foliage on a sturdy long stem. It grows in Zones 4-8 and is suitable as a cut flower.

'Gander's Rhapsody'
This Triumph tulip grows to 450mm (18 in) tall with dark green foliage and from late spring it produces single white flowers that are suffused in bright pink appearing above the foliage on a sturdy long stem. It grows in Zones 4-8 and is suitable as a cut flower.

'Gerrit van der Valk'
This Triumph tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with blue-green foliage and during late spring it produces large single red flowers that are suffused in yellow along the margins and appear above the foliage on a normal sturdy stem. It grows in Zones 4-8 and is commonly used as a cut flower.

'Ginpai'
This Single late tulip grows to 450mm (18 in) tall with dark green foliage.  During late spring produces cup-shaped white-yellow flowers that are held above the foliage on a sturdy long stem. This plant grows in Zones 3-8.

'Golden Empire State'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600 mm (2ft) with dark green foliage.  From mid to late spring it produces deep yellow flowers that are held high above the foliage on a slender stem. It is a commonly grow for the cut flower market and grows in Zones 3-8.

'Golden Melody'
This Triumph or Single Late tulip has wavy dark green foliage and produces fragrant buttercup-yellow, long-lasting single flowers just above the foliage on a sturdy stem.  It grows in Zones 4-8 and is suitable for massed planting.

'Greenland'
This Viridiflora tulip grows 450mm (18in) tall with mid green foliage and during late spring it produces green cup-shaped flowers with broad pink margins. The flowers are held above the foliage on a long sturdy stem and the plant grows in Zones 3-8.

'Hamilton'
This Fringed tulip grows to 400mm (16 in) with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces buttercup yellow flowers with fringe margins. They are held just above the foliage on a long stem and the very showy long-lasting blooms are used in floral arrangements. It grows in Zones 3-9 and the bulbs are up to 120mm ((4¾in) in diameter.

'Haruotome'
This Triumph tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with mid-green foliage and from mid to late spring it produces whitish buds that are suffused in purple and the single flower opens to a deep purplish-pink. It grows in Zones 4-8 and is suitable for containers or as a cut flower.

'Hatsusakura'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600mm (24 in) tall and from mid to late spring it produces white flowers with a hot pink margins and tips appearing just above the foliage on a sturdy stem. It is an ideal plant for colour contrast in a girly garden and is suitable for zones 3-7

'Huis Ten Bosch'
This Fringed tulip grows to 600mm (24 in) tall with dark green foliage and during mid to late spring it produces white cup-shaped flowers with pink fringe margins. They are held just above the foliage on a normal stem and it grows in Zones 3-8.

'Ile de France'
This Triumph tulip has mid green foliage and grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall. During late spring it produces single velvet red flowers appearing high above the foliage on a slender stem. It is ideal as a bedding plant or for cut flowers and is suitable for Zones 3-7, prefers a wind protected position. 

'Insurpassable'
This Single late tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with dark green foliage.  During late spring produces cup-shaped flowers that are varied in shades of rose-pink above the foliage on a sturdy stem. It grows in Zones 3-8.

'Judith Leyster'
This Triumph tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall and produces pale red flowers that a striped with white lines from the base.  It is suitable for Zones 3-7 and prefers at wind protected position.

'Koiakane'
This Triumph tulip has light green foliage and grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall. During mid spring it produces single red flowers that are suffused in the yellow particularly along the margins appearing high above the foliage on a slender stem. It is ideal as a bedding plant or for cut flowers. It is suitable for Zones 3-7 and prefers a wind protected position.

'Lalibela'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600mm (24 in) tall with glaucous green foliage. From mid to late spring it produces long stemmed deep red flowers that are yellow brown at the base and appearing above the foliage. It is suitable for zones 3-7 and is used in mass plantings for colour contrast.

'Lambada'
This Fringed tulip has leathery mid-green foliage and grows up to 500 mm (20in) tall and produces salmon-rose flowers with golden yellow fringe margins during late spring.  They are held above the foliage of a steady stem and the very showy blooms are used in floral arrangements. It is planted as a focal point in a garden and grows in Zones 3-8.

'Leen Van der Mark'
This Triumph tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with dark green foliage and during mid spring it produces single vibrant red flowers with suffused white margins above the foliage on a sturdy stem. It is suitable for Zones 3-7 and prefers at wind protected position.

'Magier'
This Single late tulip grows to 450mm (18 in) tall with dark green foliage.  During late spring produces cup-shaped flowers that are milky-white with dark purplish margins.  The showy flowers become pale mauve as they mature and are held above the foliage on a sturdy long stem.  This plant grows in Zones 3-8.

'Menton'
This Single late tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with dark green foliage.  During late spring produces cup-shaped flowers in varying shades of rose-pink with apricot-pink margins.  They appear above the foliage on a sturdy stem and grow in Zones 3-8.

'Mistress'
This Triumph tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with dark green foliage and during mid spring it produces single bright to pale pink flowers above the foliage, on a sturdy stem. The flowers are long lasting and the plant is suitable for Zones 3-7.

'Momotaro'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600mm (24 in) tall with blue green foliage and from mid to late spring it produces single pink to white cup-shape flowers above the foliage on a sturdy stem. It is ideal for containers and grows in zones 3-8.

'Murasakisuishou'
This Single late tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with bluish-green foliage. During late spring it produces large cup-shaped purple flower above the foliage on a sturdy medium stem. It grows in zones 4-8.

'Negrita'
This Triumph tulip grows to 600 mm (24in) tall and during mid to late spring it produces plum purple single flowers that have splashes of yellow, white and blue on the inside.  There are held high above the mid-green foliage on a slender stem and are ideal for cutting or massed planting. It is suitable for Zones 3-7 and prefers at wind protected position.

'Olympic Gold'	syn. 'Lefeber's Favourite'
This perennial has an upright habit with dark green foliage and during mid spring it produces golden-yellow goblet shaped flowers that have reddish veins on the inside. They are held high above the foliage on a slender stem to 700 mm (28in) tall and are ideal as a cut flower.

'Orange Bouquet'  syn. 'Orange Village'
This Triumph tulip grows to 600 mm (24in) tall with pale green foliage. From mid to late spring it produces orange-red single flowers that have a yellow base. It may also produce multiple flowers per plant on a sturdy stem.  It is suitable for Zones 5-8 and prefers at wind protected position.

'Paul Scherer'
This Single late tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with mid-green foliage. During late spring it produces oval deep red-black flowers above the foliage on a sturdy stem. It is planted in drifts at 200 mm (7¾in) deep by 150 mm (6in) apart and grows in the zone 4-8.

'Pays Bas'
This Triumph tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with mid-green foliage. During the spring it produces large pure white flowers with a creamy centre above the foliage on a sturdy stem. It is suitable for Zones 3-8 and for in a dramatic effect bulbs should be planted in groups of 25 to 50.

'Perestroyka'
This Single late tulip grows to 750 mm (30in) tall with dark green foliage. During spring it produces single cup shaped reddish salmon flowers with coral coloured margins. The long stems hold the flowers well above the foliage and plant grows in zones 3-7.

'Pink Diamond'
This Single late tulip grows to 600mm (24in) tall with light green foliage and during late spring it produces oval pastel-pink single flowers above the foliage on a sturdy stem. This plant tolerates warmer climates and grows in Zones 3-8.

'Prince Claus'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600mm (24 in) tall and produces carmine-red flowers that are yellow at the base.  They are held above the foliage on a sturdy stem and grow in Zones 3-7.
 
'Purple Flag'
This Triumph tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with a glaucous green leaves and from mid to late spring it produces           deep-lilac single flowers above the foliage. It is suitable for Zones 3-8 in a full sun to partly shaded wind protected position.

'Purple World'
This Triumph tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) with dark green foliage and from mid to late spring it produces deep lilac coloured cup shaped flowers above the foliage on a slender stem. It grows in Zones 3-7 and the flowers are long-lasting.

'Queen of Night'
This Single late tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with mid green foliage and during late spring it produces deep velvet-purple cup shaped flowers with a silky sheen. They are held above the foliage on a long stem and grow in Zones 3-8. This plant is commonly grown in patio pots or used as a cut flower.

'Rexona'
This Single late tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces white to flushed pink or yellowish cup shaped flowers that are held above the foliage on a normal sturdy stem. It grows in Zones 3-7 and the variable colour gives a mottled affect in massed plantings.

'Red Wing'
This Fringed tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with silver-grey foliage and during late spring it produces bright red cup-shaped fragrant flowers with fringe margins. They are held above the foliage on a normal stem and it grows in Zones 3-7.

'Roi du midi'
This Single late tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces oval shaped like a yellow flowers that are held above the foliage on a normal stem. It grows in Zones 3-7 and the flowers are long-lasting and commonly used in floral arrangements.

'Rose Beauty'
This Lily-flowered tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with a glaucous green leaves and during late spring it produces white flowers that are flushed with deep pink particularly towards the apex.  The flowers are held just above the foliage on sturdy stems and grows in the Zones 3-8

'Rose Tendre'
This Triumph tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) with mid green foliage and from mid to late spring it produces bright pink cup-shaped flowers with undulating margins that are marked in white.  They appear above the foliage on a slender stem and grow in Zones 3-7. 

'Salmon Impression'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600 mm (2ft) with mid-green foliage and from mid to late spring it produces large salmon coloured single flowers on a sturdy stems. It is suitable for Zones 3-7 and the bulbs should be planted out in clusters of 5 to 15. 

'Shirayukihme'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with mid-green foliage and during mid to late spring produces pure white-goblet shaped flowers that are held high above the foliage on a slender stem.

'Skakit Valley'
This Single late tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces white cup-shaped flowers with deep purple markings from the base extending to the margins. They are held above the foliage on a long stem and the plant grows in Zones 3-8.

'Spring Green'
This Viridiflora tulip grows 500 mm (20in) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces white cup-shaped flowers with a green stripe through each petal. The flowers are held above the foliage on a medium sturdy stem and the plant grows in Zones 3-8.

'Spring Song'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with mid-green foliage and from mid to late spring it produces salmon flushed deep red goblet-shaped flowers that are held above the foliage on a slender stem.

'Sunwing'
This Single late tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with mid green foliage and during late spring it produces red flowers with a creamy-white base. They are held above the foliage on a long stem and the plant grows in Zones 3-7.

'Swan Wings'
This Fringed tulip grows to 550 mm (22in) tall with dark-green foliage and mid spring it produces pure white flowers with fringe margins. They are held above the foliage on a long stem and it grows in Zones 3-7.

'Sweety'
This Triumph tulip grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with mid-green foliage and produces pinkish white single flowers that are yellowish on the inside at the base.  They appear above the foliage from mid to late spring on a medium sized stem. It is suitable for Zones 3-7 and prefers at wind protected position.

'Washington'
This Triumph tulip grows to 500 mm (20in) tall with dark green foliage and from mid to late spring it produces long stemmed yellow flowers that are streaked in red appearing above the foliage.  It is suitable for Zones 3-7 and should be planted in groups of 15 to 20 for a good effect.

'Wirosa'
This double late tulip grows to 255 mm (10in) tall with dark green foliage and during late spring it produces double burgundy flowers with many petals that have creamy margins. They held above the foliage on a sturdy medium stem and the plant grows in zones 4-8

'White Triumphator'
This Lily-flowered tulip grows to 700 mm (28in) tall and maturing in one to two years with dark green foliage.  From mid to late spring it produces pure white flowers with pointed petals that arch outwards and are held above the foliage on a sturdy stem. It grows in the Zones 3-8 in the flowers are excellent for floral arrangements.

'World's Favorite'
This Darwin hybrid grows to 600 mm (2ft) tall with fern-green foliage and from mid to late spring it produces red flowers with yellow margins that are held above the foliage on a slender stem. It is suitable for Zones 3-7 and the bulbs should be planted 127mm (5in) apart and 150 mm (6in) deep.

Flowering types
Single early flowering types 		(Division 1)
The tulips in this group grow from 150-450 mm (18in) tall and produced cup-shaped sometimes fragrant flowers that are up to 70 mm (3in) wide. The colour ranges from white, pink, yellow, orange to dark red or purple with margins that are infused or petals that are flecked in contrasting colours. They are held above the foliage on a sturdy normally short stem appearing from early to mid spring and grow in USDA Zones 4-9. 

Double early flowering types 		(Division 2)
The tulips in this group grow from 250-400mm (16in) tall and produced bowl-shaped flowers that are up to 80 mm (3in) wide from early to mid spring.  Their colour range is from white, pink, yellow, orange and red in the flowers may consist of many petals. They normally have a short strong stem and grow in USDA zones 5-9.

Triumph Tulips  				(Division 3)
The tulips in this group grow from 300-600 mm (2ft) tall and produced cup-shaped single flowers up to 60 mm wide from early to mid spring. They are a cross between single early tulips and late flowering varieties and are the largest, most important class of tulips.  They are prized for their traditional tulip-shaped flowers and are available in every possible shade of colour commonly with contrasting margins all flecked petals.  
They have a median length sturdy stem that is resistant to wind and are very suited for indoor forcing. These tulips grow in USDA Zones 3-7 and prefers at wind protected position.
 
Darwin Tulips 				(Division 4)
The tulips in this group are the tallest, growing from 600-750mm (30in) tall and produce single avoid flowers that are from 70 mm to 150 mm (6 in) wide forming a perfect pyramidal shape when closed. They appear from mid to late spring and are the most popular form, include old Darwin and Cottage tulips types.  These planets are available in a wide range of brilliant colours including peak, orange, red, and a yellow commonly with flamed petals or contrasting margins. These children grow in USDA zones 5-9 and in prefer soils with a pH range from 5.5-8.  

Single late group with cup-shaped flowers	 (Division 5)
The tulips in this group grow from 450- 550 mm (22 in) tall and produced cup or goblet-shaped flowers up to 70 mm (3in) wide and may have several blooms per stem that appear during late spring.  They are available in a wide range of colours that included white, yellow, pink, red to almost black and grow in USDA zones 5-9. 

Lily-flowered Tulips  (Division 6)
The tulips in this group grow to 500 to 600 mm (2ft) tall and produce single goblet shaped flowers that are up to 80 mm wide during mid spring.  They are distinguished by their pointed petal tips that are reflexed and the flowers are held above the foliage on a long stem. They are available in a wide range of colours that include white, yellow, pink and varying shades of red or magenta.  The petals may also be flamed or have margins in contrasting colour and the plant normally grows in USDA zones 5-9.

Fringed Group  				(Division 7)
The tulips in this group grow from 350-650 mm (26in) tall and produce cup-shaped flowers with fringed petals up to 80mm (3in) wide during late spring. There are many colours available including white, pink yellow and shades of red with the fringe margins commonly in contrasting colours. These plants grow in USDA zones 5-9. 

Viridiflora Group  			(Division 8)
The tulips in this group grow from 400-550mm (22 in) tall and produced a single cup-shaped flowers up to 80mm (3in) wide appearing during late spring. The flower are green or green striped with contrasting colours which included white, yellow, red to purple and the plant grows in USDA zones 4-9

Rembrandt Tulips  			(Division 9)
The tulips in this group grows from 450-650mm (26in) tall and produced a single cup-shaped flowers up to 80mm (3in) wide appearing during late spring. They are commonly known as 'Broken' Tulips with petals that are speckled or streaked with contrasting colour and are available in yellow, white, bronze, purple, red to black. These plants are no longer commercially available due to the contagious virus which causes the unique coloured stripes.  Plants do remain in collections and grow in USDA zones 4-9.

Parrot Tulips  				(Division 10)
The tulips in this group grow to 450-650 mm tall and produce single cup-shaped flowers up to 100mm (4in) wide with a fringe or twisted petals appearing during late spring. In the bud they appear as a parrot beak, hence their common name. They are available in a wide range of colours that include green, pink, white or violet blue and maybe striped unevenly, some in bi-colours. They have a median length weak stem that requires wind protection and the plants grow in USDA Zones 4-7

Double Late Tulips  			(Division 11)
The tulips in this group 350-600mm (24in) tall and produce very large double bowl-shaped flowers up to 120mm (5in) wide with many petals appearing during late spring.  They are commonly known as Peony Tulips and a long-lasting and still appearing during early summer.  They are available in white to purple, peach, mauve and black. The large blooms are susceptible to wind and rain and may require some support. These hardy plants grow in USDA zones 3-7. 

Kaufmanniana Group 			(Division 12)
The tulips in this group grow from 150-300mm (12 in) tall and produce single cup-shaped flowers with long slender petals that resemble a star or Water Lily when opened, during early to mid spring. They are available in colours that include red, violent, pink, white, and a yellow often with a contrasting outside or basal colour. The foliage may be blotched green or mottled with deep purple or brown and the plant grows in USDA Zones 3-8.

Fosteriana Group 			(Division 13)
The tulips in this group grow from 200-650mm (26 in) tall and produce large single cup-shaped flowers up to 120 mm (5in) wide. They appear during mid spring and are commonly known as Emperor Tulips. Their colour ranges from white, yellow, peach to dark red and the flowers may have contrasting margins or basis.  The leaves are green to greyish green or may be mottled and the plant grows in USDA zones 3-8.

Greigii Group 				(Division 14)
The tulips in this group grow from 150-300mm (12in) tall producing single cup-shaped flowers up 127 mm (5in) wide with the outside petals flaring out and the inside petals are upright. They appear from early to mid spring and range in colour from yellow to red and may have contrasting margins or bases. These tulips are regarded as the longest living and it will bloom a year after year tolerating USDA Zones 3-7.

Miscellaneous group 			(Division 15)
The tulips in this group of plants that are not covered by any other group. This includes low growing (miniature) or star-shaped cultivars and plants with pointed tepals or other anomalies with the flower.  It also includes most wild species and the cultivars that arising from them.