Bornova Tulip Reunited with the Soil After 30 Years

As Bornova Municipality, we are proud to add a new one to the works we carry out to keep our city's historical, cultural and natural heritage alive. Bornova Tulip, scientifically named Tulipa Culisiena and grown in our district by world-famous botanist Edward Whittall in the late 1800s, has reunited with the soil after approximately 30 years.

This rare flower, which has not been seen in Bornova since the 1990s and was thought to be extinct, has been revived as a result of the works carried out in cooperation with our Municipality and the Aegean Agricultural Research Institute.

We Took the First Step in Kayadibi

Within the scope of the project we started in December 2024 in line with the decision of the Bornova Municipal Council, the first tulip bulbs were reunited with the soil by our Mayor Dr. Ömer Eşki in Kayadibi Neighborhood. As of March 2025, this special species has bloomed again.

Colors Representing the Turkish Flag

Bornova Tulip, symbolizing the Turkish flag with its red and white colors, draws attention with its elegant structure with six petals. Production activities are carried out in a special area in Kayadibi Neighborhood, considering the natural habitat conditions.

To be Moved to the City Landscape

Bornova Tulip is not only a memory of the past; it is also a part of the future natural identity of our city. We will start to see this unique flower in Bornova's parks, green areas and landscape arrangements in the coming ye

Registration Process Starter

In order to officially protect Bornova Tulip, the necessary applications for geographical indication registration have been made by our Municipality. Thus, Bornova Tulip will join our registered values ​​after Bornova Misket Grape and Bornova Kınalı Okra.

Message from our Mayor

Our Mayor Dr. Ömer Eşki made the following statement regarding the project: “Bornova Tulip is a valuable symbol not only for its botanical value but also for the historical bond it has established with these lands. Bringing this rare flower back to our district means protecting Bornova’s memory. We thank all our stakeholders who contributed and celebrate this success together with the people of Bornova.”