tulips are ornamental flowers of the genus of liliaceae plants, formed by a single flower on each stem, with elongated leaves, presenting six petals or in the form with folded petals, reaching 30 to 60 cm in height.
Tulipa had its name originated from the Turkish-Ottoman word “Tulbend”, which means “turban”, an adornment used by Turkish men, as its shape is very similar to the turban.
Tulips are easily adapted to cold weather and grow from a bulb that produces a single year-round bloom in early spring. There are tulips of different colors, the result of successive crossings between them. The black tulip still has very dense shades of blue and red.
Handling the tulip bulb requires great care, as it releases a substance that can cause conjunctivitis, rhinitis and asthma attacks.
Tulip cultivation in Holland
The tulip is originally from Turkey. It was taken to Holland in the 16th century by botanist Conrad Von Gesner. Bulb cultivation was easy to adapt and the tulip became the fourth largest source of income in the country.
The tulip is the symbol of Holland, it is cultivated in large gardens, which spend most of the year being prepared to be opened in spring. An example is the park “Keukenhof” “the park of the tulips”, with seven million flowers, which form large colored carpets and are visited by 800 thousand people.
Tulip cultivation in Brazil
In Brazil, Tulipa is cultivated especially in the city of Holambra, in the state of São Paulo, formed by Dutch immigrants, which has an ideal climate for growing the flower. Bulbs are imported from the Netherlands and flowers supply domestic consumption and are mainly exported to the United States.
Meaning of Tulip Colors
- Red tulip: means true and eternal love.
- Purple tulip: tranquility, peace and luxury.
- Yellow tulip: sunshine and prosperity.
- White tulip: means forgiveness.
- Orange tulip: vitality and vigor.
- Black tulip: elegance and sophistication.
