A true botanical treasure, Tulipa hissarica is a rare and exquisite species tulip native to the high mountain ranges of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, particularly the Hissar (or Hisor) Mountains. This small, early-blooming tulip is adapted to rocky alpine slopes and gravelly soils where snowmelt provides just enough moisture for its brief spring emergence. Wild collected seed grown.
In cultivation, T. hissarica produces elegant, creamy yellow, star-shaped flowers with a soft yellow base, often held singly on short, sturdy stems surrounded by narrow, gray-green foliage. The blooms appear in early to mid-spring and offer a refined, delicate presence that belies their rugged origins.
This species thrives in well-drained, gritty soil and requires a dry summer dormancy—ideal for alpine troughs, rock gardens, bulb frames, or deep pots in a cold greenhouse. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8 with excellent drainage, Tulipa hissarica benefits from protection from excessive winter wet and is best suited to growers who can mimic its native alpine conditions.
An exceptional choice for collectors and alpine enthusiasts seeking an elegant, hard-to-find species with wild charm.
A true botanical treasure, Tulipa hissarica is a rare and exquisite species tulip native to the high mountain ranges of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, particularly the Hissar (or Hisor) Mountains. This small, early-blooming tulip is adapted to rocky alpine slopes and gravelly soils where snowmelt provides just enough moisture for its brief spring emergence. Wild collected seed grown.
In cultivation, T. hissarica produces elegant, creamy yellow, star-shaped flowers with a soft yellow base, often held singly on short, sturdy stems surrounded by narrow, gray-green foliage. The blooms appear in early to mid-spring and offer a refined, delicate presence that belies their rugged origins.
This species thrives in well-drained, gritty soil and requires a dry summer dormancy—ideal for alpine troughs, rock gardens, bulb frames, or deep pots in a cold greenhouse. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8 with excellent drainage, Tulipa hissarica benefits from protection from excessive winter wet and is best suited to growers who can mimic its native alpine conditions.
An exceptional choice for collectors and alpine enthusiasts seeking an elegant, hard-to-find species with wild charm.
