Tulip: everything you want to know

Tulips are renowned for their wide array of shapes and colors, making them versatile for various floral arrangements. From rich and intense hues to delicate and subtle tones, Tulips are available in almost every color of the rainbow. At the renowned Holex webshop, florists can find a wide selection of Tulip varieties that cater to different preferences and design styles.

A plethora of symbolism

In the language of flowers, the Tulip is often associated with perfect love and passion. It is also considered a symbol of elegance and sophistication. In addition, the different colors of Tulips carry distinct meanings. Red Tulips represent true love, while yellow Tulips symbolize cheerfulness and sunshine. White Tulips are associated with purity and forgiveness, and purple Tulips convey royalty and admiration.

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Which types of Tulip are available?

Tulips, known for their vibrant colors and graceful blooms, come in a wide array of varieties, each with its own unique characteristics:

Single Tulips

Single Tulips are classic and elegant, with a single row of six petals forming a cup-shaped flower. They showcase solid colors or sometimes exhibit a contrasting base color with edges in a different shade.

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Double Tulips

Double Tulips are known for their lush, ruffled blooms. Their flowers consist of multiple layers of petals, creating a full and luxurious appearance. With their intricate, densely packed petals, Double Tulips resemble Peonies or Roses.

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Frilled Tulips

Frilled Tulips are characterized by their playful and flamboyant appearance. Their petals have serrated or wavy edges, creating a unique texture and adding a sense of whimsy to the flowers.

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French Tulips

French Tulips are renowned for their long, slender stems and large, elegant flowers. They typically have a single, elongated bloom per stem, and their petals often exhibit a gentle curve.

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Parrot Tulips

Parrot Tulips are a truly captivating variety that captures attention with their flamboyant and exotic appearance. Their petals are often highly fringed and twisted, resembling colorful feathers, giving rise to their name.

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Lily-flowered Tulips

Lily-flowered Tulips are admired for their slender, elegant shape and elongated pointed petals. As the name suggests, they resemble the form of Lilies. These Tulips often have a distinct, reflexed shape, with the petals gracefully arching backward.

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When are Tulips in season?

As is the case with everything: demand determines availability. Tulips are becoming increasingly popular, which means growers and traders are looking for ways to increase availability as much as possible. You can now get Tulips almost year-round. However, the best season remains February - May.

Popular Tulip varieties