Basic Tulip Flower Information

Common Names
Tulip

Scientific Name
Genus species Tulip
Family Liliaceae

History
Tulips have a long interesting history. Grown for years in Turkish gardens, tulips were introduced to Europe in the mid-16th century. Tulipa, the tulip's genus name, is the Latinized version of tulipam or tulbend, which means "turban" in Turkish and was generally used to describe the tulips' shapes.

Tulip Flower Meaning
Perfect lover, frame, flower emblem of Holland.

Tulips are, also, associated with:

Astrological Flowers
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 9)

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Tulips

Type Of Use: Flower
Form: Mass/ Form
Fragrance: N/A
Line: N/A
Silhouette: Solid/ Cup
Blossom Texture: Satin
Stem Size: 8-32"
Blossom Size: 2-5"
Vase Life: 3-7 Days

Tulip Design Uses

Tulip Flower Colors
Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Yellows/Greens, Red/Purples, Purples, Whites/Ivories, Pinks

Blooming Seasons
Spring

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Flower Pictures of Tulips