Tulips & Spring

Happy Spring

Every year millions of tulips are blooming in and around Amsterdam. The first tulips were planted in the Netherlands in 1593. The tulip season in Holland marks the beginning of spring. The colorful flowers and the rising temperatures make many people from all over the world happy.

Tulip (Latin name: tulipa) is originally from Kazakhstan. In the 16th century a part of Kazakhstan was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. The leader of the Ottoman Empire was Sultan Suleyman the First. The tulip was discovered in the mountains of Kazakhstan and they were very impressed with it’s beauty. Some tulips were brought to present-day Turkey and planted in the gardens of the most powerful people in the Ottoman Empire. Constantinople, now Istanbul, was in the 16th century one of the most beautiful cities in the world and important for its commerce and culture. The city had the most beautiful gardens where many people came to admire the flowers. Every year when the tulips were in bloom, a big party was given by the Sultan.

The tulip became very popular and was a symbol of power and wealth. To express this Ottoman sultans wore therefore a tulip on their turban. Because the tulip also seemed very much like the original turban is the tulip name derived from the Persian word 'tulipan' which means turban.

In the 17th century (1634-1637) the tulip craze (also known as tulip mania) burst. There was a lot of demand for tulips and they became more and more expensive. It is generally considered the first recorded speculative bubble. A single tulip bulb at one point had the value of an Amsterdam canalhouse. It could not continue to go well and in 1637 the tulip craze stopped just as quickly as it had begun. Some people became very rich but many speculators were destitute.
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What is the significance of the tulips?

Like many flowers, different colored tulips have different meanings. It's important to know the color meaning of flowers, especially if you're gifting them and want to send the right message!

 Tulips meaning?

​White tulips have a meaning of forgiveness, respect, purity, and honor. So, whether you need to apologize to someone or are celebrating a religious milestone, like a baptism or bar mitzvah, tulips are ideal! Apparently, according to superstition, if you dream about white tulips, it can mean that you're about to embark on a new journey and a fresh start in life.

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​Yellow tulips meaning?
We think yellow tulips are one of the happiest flowers around and they even have a meaning of cheerfulness and hope! Victorians even believe that yellow tulips meant "there's sunshine in your smile" which is just too adorable. They'll definitely bring a smile to anyone's face. And if you plant yellow tulips in your front or back garden it's known to bring good luck and prosperity to your home.

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Red tulips meaning?
If you're the romantic type and in a new relationship, red tulips have a meaning of eternal love and passion. So, they're very popular flowers for couples to give each other and to use for weddings too. If you want to win someone over send them a big bunch of gorgeous red tulips! We guarantee they won't be able to resist. 

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​Pink tulips meaning?
Pink tulips are known for meaning affection, caring, good wishes, and love. Although not as deep or passionate love as red tulips represent. Pink tulips are great to send to friends and family members to show them you care. If you want to congratulate someone on a new job, a promotion or graduation, pink tulips say it best!

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​Purple tulips meaning?
Because purple dye was a luxury that only royals, or the super-wealthy, could afford, purple tulips have a meaning of royalty and elegance. In the 1500s, Queen Elizabeth even banned everyone except members of the royal family to wear purple as it was such a special color! Purple tulips are perfect for bridal bouquets or to give someone who you think is totally fabulous and deserving of these beautiful blooms.

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​The most known meaning of tulips is perfect and deep love. As tulips are a classic flower that has been loved by many for centuries they have been attached with the meaning of love. They're ideal to give to someone who you have a deep, unconditional love for, whether it's your partner, children, parents, or siblings.
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So enjoy the Spring Tulips!