User:DavidAnstiss/Tulipa fosteriana

Tulipa fosteriana, commonly known as mountain tulip,

Description
Tulipa fosteriana is a robust species from Central Asia that has large red flowers, often lined with black, that grows on rocky scrub-covered hillsides. Tulipa fosteriana 'Juan' has red-orange flowers with yellow centers and beautiful variegated leaves. I've been able to grow it for many years in a container in Northern California by refrigerating it for 4-6 weeks every year before I plant it. In March 2004 it is blooming in a heat wave and a bit droopy.

t fosteriana wild species found in the moutainous areas of central asia. no onger being cultivated, numerous cultivars developed from it are still marketed. They differ from one another in height, but all have soliatary, bowl shaped flowers 5in wide (12cm), with a slender and sometimes striped leaves. They naturalize easily and can come back year after year in the garden. well suited to mixed borders and can be used in bedding displays. Blooms in early mid spring

Taxonomy
The Latin specific epithet montana refers to

Gard. Chron. III, 39: 322 1906

Gard. Chron. ser. 3, 39:322, fig. 130. 1906 eldtulpan (Source: Kulturvaxtdatabas) - Swedish Name Verified on:	27-Feb-1995 by ARS Systematic Botanists.

Distribution and habitat
It is native to temperate Asia.

Range
It is found in

Asia-Temperate WESTERN ASIA:

Cultivars
Big, bold tulip blooms are a springtime joy in the landscape. Fosteriana tulip plants are one of the biggest of the bulbs. They were developed from a wild tulip strain found in the mountains of Central Asia. While there are many series, probably the best known are the Emperor Fosteriana tulips. With massive blooms and elegant elongated form, these bulbs pack a punch in the garden. Learn how to grow Fosteriana tulips and enjoy them in your beds or as cut blooms to liven the home interior. Emperor Fosteriana tulips can grow up to 20 inches (50 cm.) tall with slender cup-shaped flowers that approach 5 inches (12 cm.) wide. They come in tones of yellow, white and red, with several hues of the latter. The Emperor series may also have variegated sepals or leaves, adding extra interest to these big bloomers.

Tulipa ‘Zombie’ is a Fosteriana tulip, originally a wild species from the mountainous areas of Central Asia. The wild species is apparently no longer in cultivation, however ‘Zombie’ is a rather lovely cultivar with large flowers and glaucous-blue leaves.

Cultivar:	Red Emperor

Emperor/Fosteriana Tulips (Tulipa fosteriana) This class of tulips originated with a species of early-blooming tulips native to central Asia. They are known for having huge flowers and vivid, bright colors.

By the middle of April, emperor tulips give gardeners hungry for blooms a reliable spring show on sturdy, 14- to 20-inch stalks. The large flowers and bright colors make these spring bulbs, also known as Fosteriana tulips, perfect for floral arrangements. Try ‘Orange Emperor’, which imparts a sweet fragrance in addition to its vivid petals.

Color Variations: Red, pink, orange, white, yellow, bicolors Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Needs: Medium-moisture well-drained soil