Tulip Facts

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Are Broken Tulips Still Grown Today?

Today's #TulipFact: While much of the industry avoids them, some specialist Tulip growers, breeders, and societies still breed Broken Tulips today. They find their beautiful streaks & flares to be irresistible...

Are Broken Tulips Still Grown Today?

Today's #TulipFact: While much of the industry avoids them, some specialist Tulip growers, breeders, and societies still breed Broken Tulips today. They find their beautiful streaks & flares to be irresistible...

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Do Different Tulip Colors Have Different Meanings?

Today's #TulipFact: Tulips, like many flowers, follow a theme where giving a bouquet can offer a unique and special message that changes depending on the color: Red Tulips are a sign...

Do Different Tulip Colors Have Different Meanings?

Today's #TulipFact: Tulips, like many flowers, follow a theme where giving a bouquet can offer a unique and special message that changes depending on the color: Red Tulips are a sign...

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Broken Tulips In The Time Of Tulip Mania

During Tulip Mania, growers were desperate to breed so called 'Broken' Tulips - those with bold and beautiful streaks (as in the featured image). While breaks were eventually found to...

Broken Tulips In The Time Of Tulip Mania

During Tulip Mania, growers were desperate to breed so called 'Broken' Tulips - those with bold and beautiful streaks (as in the featured image). While breaks were eventually found to...

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Do Blue Tulips Exist?

While the Black Tulip gets all the attention as the Holy Grail of the Tulip world, there is another prominent color missing from the Tulip spectrum: no true Blue Tulip...

Do Blue Tulips Exist?

While the Black Tulip gets all the attention as the Holy Grail of the Tulip world, there is another prominent color missing from the Tulip spectrum: no true Blue Tulip...

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Why Are Tulips Common In Dutch Art?

Following their introduction in the late 16th century, the Dutch rapidly became infatuated with Tulips. This resulted in Tulips deeply permeating the art and literature of the Dutch Golden Age,...

Why Are Tulips Common In Dutch Art?

Following their introduction in the late 16th century, the Dutch rapidly became infatuated with Tulips. This resulted in Tulips deeply permeating the art and literature of the Dutch Golden Age,...

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What Climate Is Best For Tulips?

Tulips originated in the mountainous high plains of Southwest and Central Asia. As a result, they typically grow best in cool, dry climates with a lot of sun (for the...

What Climate Is Best For Tulips?

Tulips originated in the mountainous high plains of Southwest and Central Asia. As a result, they typically grow best in cool, dry climates with a lot of sun (for the...