(Darwin Hybrid Tulip, Golden Apeldoorn Tulip)

The clean yellow single blooms of ‘Golden Apeldoorn’ make a lovely addition to mid-spring borders. Like most hybrid tulips it is a short-lived bulb that may be treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are often short-lived, save some species and select cultivars, so they are often treated as annuals. Their bulbs can be eaten by small mammals, such as voles, and may require winter protection. Likewise, their sweet green tops are favored by deer, so tulips are not recommended for gardens that are frequented...

(Groenland Tulip, Viridiflora Tulip)

Viridiflora tulips always have a little green in their cup-shaped blooms. The beautiful cultivar ‘Groenland' (sometimes called ‘Greenland’) offers single flowers of rosy pink streaked with green. These bloom in mid-spring. Like most hybrid tulips it is a short-lived bulb that may be treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are often short-lived, save some species and select cultivars, so they are often treated as annuals. Their bulbs can be eaten by small mammals, such as voles, and may require winter...

(Guus Papendrecht Tulip, Triumph Tulip)

The large showy bowl-shaped blooms of the Triumph tulip 'Guus Papendrecht' are cardinal-red with a broad ivory-white margin on each of the six "petals." The inner three "petals" have a white midstripe. The flowers appear on 18-inch (45-cm) stems in mid-spring and will brighten any border. Like most hybrid tulips, this 1989 introduction is an often short-lived bulb that is sometimes treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are a favorite food of small mammals including voles, and their succulent leaves...

(Fringed Tulip, Hamilton Tulip)

The single, mid to late-blooming ‘Hamilton’ is an elegant tulip with bright lemon yellow cupped blooms with fringed petal edges. Like most hybrid tulips it is a short-lived bulb that may be treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are often short-lived, save some species and select cultivars, so they are often treated as annuals. Their bulbs can be eaten by small mammals, such as voles, and may require winter protection. Likewise, their sweet green tops are favored by deer, so tulips are not recommended...

(Happy Generation Tulip, Triumph Tulip)

The large showy cup-shaped blooms of the Triumph tulip 'Happy Generation' are ivory-white with red flame-like vertical stripes. Each of the six "petals" is brushed with peachy yellow at the base. The flowers appear on 20-inch (50-cm) stems in mid-spring and will brighten any border. Like most hybrid tulips, this 1988 introduction is an often short-lived bulb that is sometimes treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are a favorite food of small mammals including voles, and their succulent leaves...

(Ile de France Tulip, Single Late Tulip)

The vibrant cardinal-red tulip ‘Ile de France’ has uniform cup-shaped flowers that appear in mid-spring. As the flowers open, the the outside of the petal bases may glisten with hints of violet. Like most hybrid tulips it is a short-lived bulb that may be treated as an annual, especially in regions with hot summers or dry soils.

Tulip bulbs are often short-lived, except for a few species and select cultivars, so they are often treated as annuals. Their bulbs can be eaten by small mammals,...

(Judith Leyster Tulip, Triumph Tulip)

The tall triumph tulip ‘Judith Leyster’ has lovely bicolored flowers that are creamy yellow edged with rosy red. These appear atop strong sturdy stems in mid-spring. Like most hybrid tulips it is a short-lived bulb that may be treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are often short-lived, save some species and select cultivars, so they are often treated as annuals. Their bulbs can be eaten by small mammals, such as voles, and may require winter protection. Likewise, their sweet green tops are favored...

(Double Late Tulip, Lilac Perfection Tulip)

Double lilac-mauve blooms make ‘Lilac Perfection’ shine in the late spring border. Its strong stems hold the large flowers well through rain and wind. Like most hybrid tulips it is a short-lived bulb that may be treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are often short-lived, save some species and select cultivars, so they are often treated as annuals. Their bulbs can be eaten by small mammals, such as voles, and may require winter protection. Likewise, their sweet green tops are favored by deer,...

(Lydia Tulip, Triumph Tulip)

The large showy bowl-shaped blooms of the Triumph tulip 'Lydia' are deep reddish pink. Each of the six "petals" has a slightly darker margin. The flowers appear on 14-inch (35-cm) stems in mid-spring and will brighten any border. Like most hybrid tulips, this 1988 introduction is an often short-lived bulb that is sometimes treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are a favorite food of small mammals including voles, and their succulent leaves and buds are favored by deer. Deep planting (at a depth...

(Fosteriana Tulip, Madame Lefeber Tulip)

The compact, early flowering ‘Madame Lefeber’ has large beautiful glowing red blooms that shine in sunny spring borders. Unlike many hybrid tulips it remains beautiful for several years and does not need to be treated as an annual.

Tulip bulbs are often short-lived, save some species and select cultivars, so they are often treated as annuals. Their bulbs can be eaten by small mammals, such as voles, and may require winter protection. Likewise, their sweet green tops are favored by deer, so...