The tulip is a very popular flower, omnipresent among florists, it brings a touch of color to bouquets and other floral compositions.
However, care must be taken with its meaning to avoid any misunderstanding.
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What is the history of the tulip?
With more than 120 species worldwide, the tulip is a herbaceous plant that offers cup-shaped flowers.
Its name comes from the Turkish "
tülbent
", from the Persian "
dulben
", which literally means turban.
Indeed, according to several popular beliefs, the Turks adorned their turbans with a tulip to decorate their outfit.
From the Liliaceae family, the tulip is a flower native to Central Asia.
It then spread to the rest of the world, and especially to the Netherlands where the Dutch, fascinated by its bright colors, speculated on its value and meaning.
Over time, it will become one of the symbols of the Netherlands and a national day will be dedicated to it.
National Tulip Day takes place every year on the third Saturday of January.
Indeed, it is at this time that the tulip season starts.
When and to whom to offer a bouquet of tulips?
Wedding, birthday, engagement or even for fun, offering a bouquet of tulips is suitable for each event.
Refined, the tulip, whatever its color, conveys a sweet message filled with happiness.
With its slender look and cup-shaped petals, the tulip is an ideal flower, less classic than roses or orchids.
Finally, as soon as it returns in the spring, the tulip can revive your garden and your home with its incredible palette of colors.
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What is the meaning of the tulip according to its color?
Beautiful and elegant, it is often associated with love.
But in the language of flowers, each color has a special meaning.
Red
Just like the red rose, the red tulip is a symbol of passion and intense love.
It is the ideal flower for Valentine's Day or to make a great declaration of love.
White
The white tulip, on the other hand, represents a sincere, pure and idealistic love.
It can be offered to the loved one on any occasion.
Pink
Offering a pink tulip reveals a budding love for the loved one.
But also to transmit his affection to his loved ones.
Black
For many flowers, black is synonymous with sadness, a breakup or the loss of a loved one.
But for the tulip, black symbolizes eternal and infinite love.
YELLOW
As with most flowers, yellow conveys a message of doubt and concern.
To offer a bouquet of yellow tulips is to reveal your concern about the future of your relationship.
Where to convey unrequited or rejected love.
Violet
Purple is the color of royalty.
Indeed, historically, this shade was rare and expensive.
In the language of flowers, giving a purple tulip conveys a strong and noble feeling.
It is also the ideal wedding flower as it is associated with prosperity.
Variegated or mixed
Finally, offering a bouquet of tulips in variegated colors often conveys a feeling of admiration.
But, depending on its composition, it can also mean a game of seduction between you and the person receiving the bouquet.
