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