Tulips stand for new life, immortality and love
Initially, tulips represented new life, love and tenderness. No wonder then, that today they are also given as messengers of love.
Persians adored the tulip
The tulip has always fascinated human beings. That is why it was considered a symbol of reawakening nature, new life and immortality.
This is one reason why the cup-shaped flower can be found in many Persian embroideries.
Tulip amulets as protection, tulips as declaration of love
When Persian commanders went into battle, they protected themselves with tulip amulets and robes embroidered with tulips.
In addition, wild tulips were given as a gift to make a declaration of love to the lady of one's heart.
In Turkey the tulip was considered sacred
In Turkey, on the other hand, the tulip was considered sacred for a long time, because its original name «lalé» had the same characters that form «Allah» in the Arabic script.
In our country tulips are the most popular spring flowers. Since they stand for love and tenderness and also mean «I'm in seventh heaven because I'm happy with you», they are often given instead of roses.
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All my worldly goods for a single tulip bulb
Horrendous real estate prices? We know that. But for tulip bulbs? Read what was paid for a single bulb at the height of the tulip mania.
Tulips - a flop when fried, tops in the vase
What did a merchant do when he was delivered unknown onions in the 16th century? He ate them, which was a mistake. Because they were tulip bulbs.
About colors
Tulips are not just tulips. Because depending on the color, they have different messages and effects.
Aphids «created» the most expensive tulip
In the past, multicolored tulips were particularly valuable. This gave the growers the craziest ideas and they started to experiment.
Tulips stand for new life, immortality and love
Initially, tulips represented new life, love and tenderness. No wonder then, that today they are also given as messengers of love.
Tulips intrigue us again and again
We are all familiar with tulips. But there are also mysteries. For example, why do they continue to grow in the vase? And why do they close their flowers at night?
Wild tulips of Valais
Do you fancy wild tulips, which are nowhere else to be found or are at least extremely rare? In the canton of Valais there are two species of wild tulips.