Flower Pictures of Tulips Basic Tulip Flower Information Common Names Tulip Scientific Name Genus Tulipa 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. 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, [...]