Tulips

The tulip might be one of the most easily recognizable flowers, with its uniquely shaped and formed flowers and vibrant colours.  As one of the most cultivated flowers in the world, the tulip has many colours and patters, but the basic shape remains the same, with the six petals around an open center.  Available in red, pink, yellow, orange, white, and purple, there is a tulip for every occasion and sentiment, and as a popular flower in its own right, work well even as a ‘Just Because’ gift to brighten a special person’s day.

The origins of the tulip are unclear, although it is known that they were cultivated in the Middle East for a few millenia before they were brought to Europe in the 16th century.  Lacking any Greek origin myths as is common for flowers, the tulip does feature one from Persia, about a man who was so distraught about the news of the death of his lover that he threw himself off of a cliff, and where he landed, the first tulips began to grow.

While many other flowers were cultivated for practical reasons in addition to their beauty, the tulip appears to have little pragmatic value, but its beauty alone was enough to spur a nigh economic crisis in 17th century Europe.  Tulip bulb prices became vastly over-inflated, with single bulbs being traded for large sums of money or valuable property.  By the time the governments attempted to correct the problem, the Dutch had figured out how to cultivate the flower itself instead of relying on bulbs from the Middle East, correcting the economic bubble.  The tulip is now cultivated almost exclusively in Holland.  Like the orchid, the tulip was a status symbol in the height of its popularity, and today remains a premium floral selection.

The name of the tulip is said to come from the Arabic dulband, for ‘turban,’ as it resembles this common wardrobe piece of the Middle East.  In general, the tulip represents a perfect lover, and is the flower of Holland.  The red tulip is a popular feature on romantic occasions such as Valentine’s Day and engagements, while pink tulips make a lovely present for a newborn girl.  A mix of yellow and orange tulips would make a beautiful summertime gift.  Explore the myriad varieties of the tulip, and this enchanting flower may soon become your favourite.    

© Flowers Online.org.uk 2007.

Flowers

Red tulips in bud vase
Red tulips in bud vase
From Debenhams
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£15.00


Spring Special - 20 Tulips
Spring Special - 20 Tulips
From Blooming Direct
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£16.95


Spring Tulips
Spring Tulips
From Bunches Florist
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£17.99


Riedel Flower Red Glass Tea Light Holder
Riedel Flower Red Glass Tea Light Holder
From Heal & Son
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£18.00


Spring Tulips
Spring Tulips
From Redsave
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£18.99


Kenzo Power
Kenzo Power
From Debenhams
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£19.50


20 White Tulips
20 White Tulips
From Clare Florist
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£21.99


27 Tulips
27 Tulips
From Flying Flowers
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£21.99


20 Orange Tulips
20 Orange Tulips
From Clare Florist
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£21.99


20 Yellow Tulips
20 Yellow Tulips
From Clare Florist
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£21.99


Flowers by Post - 28 Tulips
Flowers by Post - 28 Tulips
From Marks And Spencer
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£22.00


Cheer
Cheer
From Flying Flowers
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£24.74


Tulip Slash Perfect Gift Mothers Day Flowers
Tulip Slash Perfect Gift Mothers Day Flowers
From eFlowers
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£24.99


Spring Bouquet
Spring Bouquet
From Marks And Spencer
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£25.00


Mixed Tulip Gift Wrap - flowers
Mixed Tulip Gift Wrap - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£26.99


March Bouquet
March Bouquet
From Marks And Spencer
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£29.50


Black tulip vase
Black tulip vase
From Debenhams
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£30.00


Easter Cube - flowers
Easter Cube - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£32.99


30 Red Tulips Gift Wrap Bouquet - flowers
30 Red Tulips Gift Wrap Bouquet - flowers
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£32.99


Thirty Pink Tulips - flowers
Thirty Pink Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£32.99


Thirty Orange Tulips - flowers
Thirty Orange Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£32.99


Thirty White Tulips - flowers
Thirty White Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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Thirty Red Parrot Tulips - flowers
Thirty Red Parrot Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£32.99


Thirty Yellow Tulips - flowers
Thirty Yellow Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£32.99


Delightful Days
Delightful Days
From Flying Flowers
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£34.90


Winter Tulips - flowers
Winter Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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Sunshine Bouquet
Sunshine Bouquet
From Flying Flowers
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£34.99


Tulip and Freesia Bouquet
Tulip and Freesia Bouquet
From Clare Florist
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£34.99


Spring British Tulip Bouquet
Spring British Tulip Bouquet
From Marks And Spencer
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£35.00


Large March Bouquet
Large March Bouquet
From Marks And Spencer
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£35.00


Hydrangea and tulip vase
Hydrangea and tulip vase
From Debenhams
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£35.00


One In A Million - flowers
One In A Million - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£35.99


Day Fifty White Tulips - flowers
Day Fifty White Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£35.99


Day Fifty Red Tulips - flowers
Day Fifty Red Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£35.99


Day Fifty Pink Tulips - flowers
Day Fifty Pink Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£35.99


Tulip Fantasia Hand Tied Bouquet
Tulip Fantasia Hand Tied Bouquet
From Blooming Direct
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£36.95


Spring Rainbow - flowers
Spring Rainbow - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£36.99


Easter Bouquet - flowers
Easter Bouquet - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£37.99


Spring Sunburst - flowers
Spring Sunburst - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£37.99


Iris & Yellow Tulip Bouquet - flowers
Iris & Yellow Tulip Bouquet - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£38.99


Tulip Sensation - flowers
Tulip Sensation - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£38.99


White Bouquet
White Bouquet
From Marks And Spencer
, collection, fatsia, flowers, genista, graceful, marks, parrot, phontinia, ranunculus, real, spencer, statement, tulips, white
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£39.50


Spring Gift Bag
Spring Gift Bag
From Marks And Spencer
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£39.50


Blue Hyacinths with Yellow Tulips - flowers
Blue Hyacinths with Yellow Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£39.83


Fifty Orange Tulips - flowers
Fifty Orange Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£39.99


Fifty Red Tulips - flowers
Fifty Red Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£39.99


Fifty Yellow Tulips - flowers
Fifty Yellow Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£39.99


Easter Surprise - flowers
Easter Surprise - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£39.99


Fifty White Tulips - flowers
Fifty White Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£39.99


Fifty Pink Tulips - flowers
Fifty Pink Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£39.99


Nola easy fit
Nola easy fit
From Bhs
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£40.00


Iris & Tulip Bouquet - flowers
Iris & Tulip Bouquet - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£40.98


Mother's Day - Fifty Pink Tulips - flowers
Mother's Day - Fifty Pink Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£43.99


Mother's Day - Fifty White Tulips - flowers
Mother's Day - Fifty White Tulips - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£43.99


Goddiva Satin Flower Tulip Shape Dress
Goddiva Satin Flower Tulip Shape Dress
From Goddiva
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£44.04


Mother's Day - Tulip Sensation - flowers
Mother's Day - Tulip Sensation - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£44.99


Tulip Flowers Wall Art
Tulip Flowers Wall Art
From Marks And Spencer
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£45.00


Extra Large March Bouquet
Extra Large March Bouquet
From Marks And Spencer
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£45.00


Sparkling Sensation - flowers
Sparkling Sensation - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£49.98


Simply Pink - flowers
Simply Pink - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£49.98


Mother's Day Divine Tulips and Wine - flowers
Mother's Day Divine Tulips and Wine - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£52.99


100 Tulips Special - flowers
100 Tulips Special - flowers
From Arena Flowers
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£72.99