Of all the spring bulbs, tulips are undoubtedly one of the most popular. As a sign that spring has sprung, tulips are famed for their color and shape, appearing attractive in flower beds and as cut flowers in a vase. There are many tulip types to pick from, yet one that deserves more attention is species tulips, otherwise known as botanical or wild tulips.
'Species tulips are the smaller ancestors to the hybrid tulips we see all across the market today,' explains bulb expert Katie Sunderlage. While they might not be quite as showy as hybrid tulips, 'they are certainly more reliable,' continues Katie, 'blooming year after year.' Not only are they reliable bloomers, 'they also naturalize easily, forming large clumps and drifts where they have been planted.'
