De Bruyn Seed Store
101 E. Washington
Zeeland, MI 49464
616-772-2316
BOTANICAL TULIPS
Kaufmanniana Tulips Fosteriana Tulips Greigii Tulips Specialty Tulips
Kaufmanniana Tulips Bright colored flowers with short stems can withstand windy conditions. Flowers open almost flat to a star with bright inside coloring and close to a cone shaped bud at night. Also called 'Water Lily Tulips.' Great when left to naturalize and multiply to produce masses of flowers year after year.
| Variety | Picture | Description | Height | Bloom Time |
| Hearts Delight
|
 |
Red and light pink, fades to white, mottled foliage |
6" |
Early spring |
Fosteriana Tulips Distinguished by their large, velvety, oblong flowers and bright green foliage. Excellent for displays and naturalizing. Strong stems can withstand windy conditions. Largest flowers among the early tulip varieties.
Albert Heyn Madame Lefeber Yellow Purissima Flaming Purissima
| Variety | Picture | Description | Height | Bloom Time |
| Albert Heyn |  |
Pink petals with a lighter pink edges | 14" | Early to mid-spring |
| Madame Lefeber (Red Emperor)
|
 |
Large, scarlet red blooms with a yellow base. |
14" |
Early to mid-spring |
| Yellow Purissima (Yellow Emperor)
|
 |
Golden yellow cups held erect over dark green foliage |
14" |
Early to mid-spring |
| Flaming Purissima
|
 |
Creamy white with rosy edges, yellowish base |
14" |
Early to mid spring |
Greigii Tulips Bright solid color flowers with interesting chocolate brown stripes on the foliage. The medium sized flowers open up to reveal a deep colored base. Naturalizes well, and will multiply year after year. Long lasting blooms.
Czaar Peter Julius Caesar Mary Ann Orange Toronto
| Variety | Picture | Description |
Height |
Bloom Time |
| Czaar Peter
|
 |
Reddish rose on a creamy white background. |
10" |
Mid-spring |
|
|
 |
Red flowers with a lighter red edge. Mottled leaves. |
16" |
Mid to late spring |
| Mary Ann |
 |
Cream colored petals colored bright red on the outside |
8" |
Mid Spring |
| Orange Toronto
|
 |
Bright orange with multiple flowers on each stem. |
14" |
Mid to late spring |
Specialty Tulips Includes all varieties that do not belong to any of the above botanical tulips and include some very interesting species. The species tulips are noted for their unique characteristics.
praestans Fusilier pulchella Violacea
| Variety | Picture | Description | Height | Bloom time |
|
|
 |
Scarlet red, multiple flowers on each stem. Dark green foliage. | 8" | Mid Spring |
| pulchella Violacea |  |
Large fuchsia cups have a yellow base. | 6" | Mid Spring |