Definition

Noun A type of garden tulip (Tulipa gesneriana Darwin Hybrid Group) characterized by its very tall, sturdy stems and large, often single, cup-shaped or squarish flowers that bloom in mid to late spring.

Usage

The term "Darwin tulip" is used to refer to this specific horticultural class of tulips. It is typically used in gardening, botanical, and floral contexts. * Gardeners often plant Darwin tulips for their impressive height and strong stems, which make them excellent for cut flowers. * The Darwin tulip is known for its reliability and ability to perennialize better than many other tulip types.

Examples

• The red Darwin tulips stood tall at the back of the flower border.
• She ordered a mixture of Darwin tulips to ensure a vibrant display in May.
• Compared to shorter varieties, the Darwin tulip is less likely to flop over in the rain.

Advanced Usage

• As a Modifier: The term is often used attributively before other nouns.
  • Darwin tulip bulbs should be planted in the autumn.
  • The exhibition featured a stunning collection of Darwin tulip hybrids.

Variants and Related Words

• Darwin Hybrid Tulip: The full, more precise botanical designation for this group.
• Tulip: The general genus () to which all tulips, including Darwin tulips, belong.

Synonyms

• Tall garden tulip (a descriptive synonym, though less specific)
• Darwin Hybrid (the more formal synonym)

Antonyms

• Species tulip (refers to smaller, wild-type tulips)
• Kaufmanniana tulip (a very early-blooming, short-stemmed class)
• Greigii tulip (another early, shorter class known for its mottled leaves)

Related Phrases/Idioms

(There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically for "Darwin tulip." It is a technical horticultural term.)

Noun

1. any of several very tall, late blooming tulips bearing large squarish flowers on sturdy stems