There are a number of tulip species present in Kyrgyzstan including TT. dasystemon, ferganica, greigii, heterophylla, iliensis, kolpakowskiana, ostrowskiana, talassica and zenaidae. This talk covers an exploration of eastern Kyrgyzstan in search of tulips with an explanation of the botanical riches of that part of the country including irises, adonis and fritillaria.

Frazer Henderson is an active member of a number of horticultural societies, including the Scottish Rock Garden Club, the Alpine Garden Society, the Sedum Society, Plant Heritage and the Wakefield & North of England Tulip Society.