Tulipa Cairo

Tulipa Cairo is interesting for its warm colour, rare and exceptional among tulips. This majestic tulip with a narrow corolla has petals that fade from red to coppery orange and finally orange-yellow. The flowers stand at the top of thick and sturdy stems that reach 50 cm (20in) high above the widely lanceolate green and deciduous leaves. It blooms in the middle of the tulip season in April, the heart of spring.

Triumph tulip Cairo belongs to the Liliaceae family. Originally horticultural, it is currently classified in the 'Triumph' group, which is characterized by narrow cup-shaped flowers. They are the result of cross-breeding between early single tulips and Darwin tulips. Triumph tulips are famous for their rich colours and sturdy and robust flowers, suitable for flower beds and bouquets. They are among the most commonly planted varieties.

Tulips are unmatched for bringing the colours of spring to pots or sunny gardens. Remember to consider the height and flowering period when designing your flower beds, as these can vary significantly from one cultivar to another. It is a good idea to plant a few more bulbs for beautiful cut flowers that last a long time in a vase.

Tulip species are found in most 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. Some are large tulips normally found in cultivated fields, the most well-known being the Agen tulip (Tulipa agenensis), while others are small tulips found in wooded areas or among rocks in the mountains. In cultivation, these are called "botanical tulips," and one of the most common is the wild tulip (Tulipa sylvestris), which often used to grow sheltered by grapevines and whose subspecies australis is known as the southern tulip.