Description
Viridiflora tulips are one of the most unique and artistic tulip groups, known for their striking green streaks that run through the petals. If you’re looking for something unusual and elegant, these tulips definitely stand out.
🌿 Viridiflora Tulips – Overview
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Botanical name: Tulipa (Viridiflora group)
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Name meaning: Viridis = green (Latin) + flora = flower
→ “Green flower” -
Bloom time: Late spring (often May)
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Height: ~12–24 inches (30–60 cm), depending on variety
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Hardiness: USDA zones 3–7 (some sources extend to 8)
🎨 Key Features
| Trait | Description |
|---|---|
| 🌸 Petals | Most have petals streaked or flamed with green running up the center |
| 🎨 Color Palette | Often mixed with white, pink, cream, yellow, or purple |
| 🧍♀️ Form | Graceful, long-lasting blooms with elegant, slightly flared or twisted petals |
| 🕰 Bloom Duration | One of the longest-lasting tulip types |
| 💐 Use | Great in cut flower arrangements, borders, or as focal points |
🌷 Popular Viridiflora Varieties
| Variety | Description |
|---|---|
| Spring Green | Creamy white with bold green flames – classic & elegant |
| Artist | Apricot-orange petals brushed with green – painterly appearance |
| China Town | Soft pink with green central streaks and grey-green leaves edged in white |
| Green Wave | Dramatic fringed tulip with pink and green ruffled petals – very showy |
| Flaming Spring Green | White petals with bold red and green streaks – very striking |
🌱 Planting & Care
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When to Plant: Fall (6–8 weeks before first frost)
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Soil: Well-draining, fertile
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Sun: Full sun to part shade
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Depth: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)
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Spacing: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)
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Watering: Water after planting, then leave them mostly dry until growth begins in spring
🎯 Why Choose Viridiflora Tulips?
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✅ Unique look – that green streak is not found in most tulips
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✅ Great for modern or artistic gardens
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✅ Hold up well in late spring rain
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✅ Ideal for adding texture and contrast to floral designs
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