Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of garden tulip: A "cottage tulip" is a specific garden variety of tulip characterized by its long, sturdy stem and cup-shaped or egg-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring, typically around May.
   • A historical classification: The term historically refers to a group of tulips that were among the oldest cultivated forms, known for their robust nature and a wide range of solid, often vibrant, colors.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden's display was dominated by beautiful cottage tulips in shades of red and yellow.
  • Cottage tulips are prized by gardeners for their strong stems, which make them excellent cut flowers.

Advanced Usage

• In horticultural context: The term "cottage tulip" is often used to distinguish these older, single-flowered, long-stemmed varieties from other classes like Darwin hybrids or parrot tulips.
  • For a classic spring border, consider planting a mix of cottage tulips and daffodils.

Variants and Related Words

• Tulip (n): The general name for the bulbous spring-flowering plant of the genus .
• Darwin tulip (n): Another class of tulip, hybridized from cottage tulips, known for very tall stems and large flowers.
• Single Late Tulip: A modern horticultural classification that includes the old cottage tulip varieties.

Synonyms

• Single Late Tulip (in modern classification).
• May-flowering tulip (descriptive term).

Related Phrases

• Cottage garden tulip: A slightly more descriptive variant of the term, emphasizing its traditional use in informal garden settings.
  • Cottage garden tulips provide a charming, old-fashioned look.

Notes

• The "cottage tulip" is not a botanical species but a horticultural classification based on flower form, stem length, and flowering time. It represents one of the foundational groups in tulip breeding history.

Noun

1. any of several long-stemmed tulips that flower in May; have egg-shaped variously colored flowers