What Does a Red Tulip Mean?

Tulips naturally grow in the spring.

Tulips are among the most easily recognizable flowers, known for their tall stem and the round cup-shaped flower. Although they naturally bloom in the spring, gardeners are able to force the bulb of the tulip to bloom year-round.

Meaning

Red tulip.

The general meaning of tulips is "perfect love," however red tulips are known as the flower depicting "true love."

Varieties

Tulip farm.

Tulips come in a range of colors, each with their own specific meaning. Some tulips have meanings other than love, such as the variegated tulip which means "beautiful eyes" and the yellow tulip which means "cheerful thoughts."

Appropriateness

Tulip leaves come in a variety of shapes.

According to ProFlowers.com, tulips are the perfect flower for any occasion because they are neither too fancy nor too casual.

Care

Recut stems to promote a longer life.

Freshly cut tulips should last for about seven to 10 days in a vase of water. If you receive flowers as a gift, recut the stems at an angle before placing them into water; the fresh cut will allow the flower to better absorb the water, and promote a longer life.

Facts

Tulips frequently grow after being cut, up to 1 inch or more. They may also adapt to the shape of their vase by standing tall or bending slightly.

Misconceptions

Although commonly associated with Holland, tulips originated in Turkey and Persia.

References

• ProFlowers.com: Meaning of Tulips
• Backyard Gardener: Secrets of Cut Tulips