The flower tulip is third in the hierarchy of most
popular flower world wide, after rose and chrysanthemum. Tulips are one
the gorgeous six petal flowers whose beauty is really alluring. The
flower tulip symbolizes the perfect lover, fame, love, passion, romance,
charity and declaration of love. Therefore, there are so many reasons
that make the tulips the perfect gift for your valentine. So on this
Valentines Day one can have the choice of giving a bouquet of tulips for
your valentine.
The word "tulip" comes from the Ottoman Turkish word for
turban or muslin. Tulips are the third-largest selling flower in Holland
and are also very popular in the UK. Though tulips are now commonly
associated with Holland, they are originally from the Middle East and
were once the favorites of the Turkish Sultans. The Turkish Empire is
known for having the tulips that now decorate the Netherlands, and the
Turks were known as cultivators of this flower through Persia and Asia
from as early as 1,000 A.D.
There is a phenomenon related with tulips popularly known as
Tulipomania. It was so popular that during the 17th century most of the
Europe, particularly Holland was obsessed with the idea of possessing
tulip. Tulips became so highly-prized that prices were sent soaring and
markets crashing as a result of which many had to sell of their
fortunes. Tulip is the national flower of Iran and Turkey. This
beautiful flower is also a cheerful reminder of spring when tulips come
in an incredible variety of color and shape. Some tulips even have
fragrance also.
At present, there are 3,000 different varieties of tulips, which are
cultivated world wide. Similar to other flowers in the flower kingdom,
different color of tulips carry different meaning. The red tulips are
associated with true love. The purple colour tulip stands as a symbol of
royalty. The meaning of yellow tulips has changed somewhat, from once
representing hopeless love to now being a common expression for cheerful
thoughts and sunshine. White tulips are used to pronounce value or to
send a message of forgiveness. The popularity of the tulips as one the
world's most beloved flower is all because of their graceful and elegant
look they bear.
In the Victorian language of flowers, red tulips are a statement of
love, making them ideal gifts for Valentine's Day. So try to speak the
Victorian language of flower this Valentine's Day with your loved ones.
A truly exquisite and lovely alternative to the traditional valentine
roses are tulips. The extensive range of colors and varieties available
allows them to be used for many occasions. And gifting a bouquet of
tulips will be an enchanting idea in itself.
