Evaluation and Exploration of Landscape Application of Tulipa × gesneriana Varieties in Wuhan
The aim was to evaluate the biological and ecological characteristics systematically of Tulipa × gesneriana vari-eties to screen Tulipa × gesneriana varieties with good growth adaptability.29 materials were observed from three aspects by combining field investigation and expert evaluation methods:landscape characteristics,environmental adaptability,and potential for landscape application,10 evaluation indexes(Group flowering period,flowering rate,etc.)were chosen to es-tablish a comprehensive evaluation system based on AHP(analytical hierarchy process),29 varieties could be divided into 3 grades according the comprehensive evaluation,grade Ⅰ included 14 varieties,grade Ⅱ had 9 varieties,grade Ⅲ had 6 va-rieties,respectively.The varieties in grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ generally possessed high ornamental value and strong adaptability,which were suitable for application in landscaping in wuhan.These had an important guide in screening suitable Tulipa X gesneri-ana varieties for gardens in wuhan,the experience in variety selection provides reference for landscape professionals and for the future application of Tulipa × gesneriana in central China.