Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, Netherlands

Family: Liliaceae (Leliefamilie)

Distribution: Horticulture

Comments: In 1943, a Dutch breeder succeeded in crossing two distantly related tulip varieties. These first and subsequent cultivars are characterised by tall, sturdy stems and gigantic flowers. The plant's unusual beauty does come at a price. This is because most Darwin cultivars are sterile.

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