History and Meaning of Tulips
The tulip is one of the world’s most easily recognised and loved flowers. The meanings of tulips coupled with the immediately identifiable shape of their colourful blooms make them a comfortable flower choice. They are not too elegant, too romantic, too big, too small, or too bright; the tulip is always just right.
The tulip originated centuries ago in Persia and Turkey, where it played a significant role in the art and culture of the time. The tulip’s name comes from the Persian word for turban, because in full bloom tulips have a turban-like shape. As Europeans began taking to tulips, the flower’s popularity spread quickly, particularly in the Netherlands where a phenomenon dubbed tulip mania set in at one point during the 17th century. Tulips have remained extremely popular in the Netherlands. Every year Amsterdam celebrates National Tulip Day in January. On this day Dutch tulip growers build a gigantic tulip garden on Dam Square, and people come and pick a free bouquet of flowers. This marks the beginning of tulip season.
The meaning of tulips is generally perfect love. Like many flowers, different colours of tulips also often carry their own significance. Red tulips are most strongly associated with true love, while purple symbolises royalty. The meaning of yellow tulips has evolved somewhat, from once representing hopeless love to now being a common expression for cheerful thoughts and sunshine. White tulips are used to claim worthiness or to send a message of forgiveness. Conveying so many different emotions, it is no surprise to see just why these flowers have endured for so long and why their use extends from wedding bouquets, sympathy arrangements and floral tributes, all the way to Thank You, Birthday, Get Well, Congratulations, New Baby and Thinking of You gifts.
Tulip Delivery
Once you have placed your order, we will safely deliver the tulips in London using our own delivery fleet. For our customers outside London, we send the flowers with DPD or Royal Mail that ensure they will reach you in perfect condition ready to be enjoyed.
If you need flowers in a hurry, don’t worry, we offer same day flower delivery service on all our products. Just order a bouquet of tulips online before 6pm to have it delivered on the same day.
Next day delivery is available on any weekday nationwide and same day delivery is available for the London area.
How many varieties of tulips exist today?
Currently, there are about 3,000 registered varieties of tulips around the world. Some of the most common tulips include the Rembrandt tulips, Parrot tulips, Fosteriana tulips, Darwin hybrids, and Viridiflora tulips.
What are the other uses of tulip flowers besides in flower design?
Cosmetic uses of Tulips are best for dry sensitive skin. Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, perfumes. Tulip flowers are known to be an excellent poultice for insect bites, bee stings, burns, and rashes on the skin, as it gives quick relief with a soothing effect.
Can I have a card sent with a tulip bouquet?
Flower Station sends out all flowers with a personalised card. The card text option is available on all bouquets and any flowers you may wish to send. We have a team of International florists so we are able to write messages in quite a few languages.
How to take care of tulip flowers?
Tulips are often referred to as the dancing flowers. So, don’t be surprised to see your once straight and upright tulips leaning and drooping all over the vase after a couple of days or so. But fear not – your flowers are certainly not wilting. This effect is simply due to tulips growing after being cut and the large heads respond with their direction towards this light. Simply readjust the arrangement, or let them choose their own path and dance the night away. Your tulips from Flower Station will arrive with closed heads and buds just ready to open and as such they will be sure to last, but to make them last even longer here are a few handy tips. Remember, the tulip is a thirsty flower, so make sure it is given plenty of clean, cool, fresh water. Before placing the flowers in the vase make sure to cut the bottom of the stem at a steep angle and do not let the ends dry before putting them back into water. Any excess leaves should not be left in the water. As with most flowers, temperature is the key and flowers should, as much as possible, be kept away from any sources of heat. Cut flower food is not needed for tulips.
What does a tulip flower symbolise?
Tulips are generally associated with love, with different types signifying different kinds of love.
How long do tulips last?
Tulips last around 5-12 days on average, depending on the care provided. They require a lot of water, so infrequent watering would result in them dying quickly.
How do you stop cut tulips from drooping?
Since tulips have a heavy water intake, it is key for stopping them from drooping. Tulips should be watered frequently. For better water intake, diagonal cuts on the stem below the water level will help tulips to stay upright. Tulips bloom better in cold, shallow water, so 1/3 of the vase should be filled with cold water for perfect results.
What do tulip colours mean?
Different colours of tulips have different meanings:
Red tulips symbolise deep love and passion
Pink tulips represent confidence and happiness
Purple tulips are associated with royalty
Yellow tulips generally represent positivity and cheerful thoughts
White tulips mean forgiveness
How many tulips should be in a bouquet?
A small-sized bouquet of tulips requires only 15 stems, whereas a medium-sized bouquet will require at least 30 tulips. The number of tulips generally depends on the type of arrangement desired.
What do white tulips mean?
White tulips are generally associated with forgiveness and are a way to convey condolences at a funeral. They also symbolise purity and honor, and thus, can be given as a gift on religious ceremonies.
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