Tulipa West Point

The West Point lily-flowered Tulip is a variety that is both delicate and vibrant. This tulip has sharp, tapered petals in a bright yellow shade which will pair beautifully with orange and white hues, yellow primroses or young hostas. The flowers stand atop 50 cm (20in) tall stems above the broadly lanceolate, green, deciduous leaves. It blooms from late April.

West Point lily-flowered tulip belongs to the Liliaceae family. Originally horticultural in origin, it is currently classified in the 6th division of horticultural tulips, which are characterized by simple flowers that bloom in the second half of spring with narrow cup-shaped tepals with pointed and curved tips that open into star shapes as they mature. During the day, these flowers become spider-like and open wide. The foliage is thinner than other tulips. Each solitary flower is supported by a stem that appears delicate but is weather-resistant. They were created in the early 20th century.

Tulips are unmatched for bringing spring colour to pots or sunny gardens. Remember to consider the height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these parameters can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is a good idea to plant a few extra bulbs for superb long-lasting cut flowers.

Tulip species are found in most parts of the Old World, from Western Europe to China and Japan, including Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, and Central Asia. Their distribution range also includes North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The centre of diversity for the genus is in the Pamir and Hindu Kush mountains and the steppes of Kazakhstan.

There are various wild species, many of which are endangered. These include large tulips from cultivated fields, the most well-known being the Agen tulip (Tulipa agenensis), as well as small tulips found in wooded areas or among rocks in the mountains. In cultivation, they are called "botanical tulips" and one of the most common is the wild tulip (Tulipa sylvestris), which often used to grow sheltered by vines and whose subspecies australis is known as the southern tulip.