What Do Yellow Tulips Mean?
Tulips are one of the more popular spring flowers, and are frequently given as gifts. Tulips are available in a wide range colors, each with their own meaning. Does this Spark an idea?
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Meaning
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The general meaning of tulips is love. According to ProFlowers.com, the meaning of yellow tulips has evolved over the years. Originally yellow tulips meant "hopeless love"; however, they are now more commonly associated with thoughts of cheerfulness.
Description
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Yellow tulips Tulips are one of the more easily recognizable flowers with their large cup-shaped flowers and tall stem. Although they are commonly seen potted, tulips are relatively easy to care for in flower gardens.
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Varieties
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Example of a striated yellow tulip. Yellow tulips range greatly in their color, from bright yellow to an orange yellow. Other varieties have striations of yellow in the flower.
Care
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Encourage better water absorption by re-cutting the stems at an angle before placing into cool water. Place cut flowers into water as soon as possible.
Misconceptions
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Although most people refer to them as "Dutch Tulips," the tulip is actually native to Turkey and Persia.
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