Tulip Facts

Broken Tulips: The Beautiful Curse

Broken Tulips are like nothing else in the Tulip world. In fact, they are like nothing else in the flower world - their distinct streaks immediately attract the eye and don't let go. At the height...

Tulip of the Week: Black Parrot

Creator: C. Keur & SonsRegistration date: December 31, 1937Cultivar Group: Parrot group Many attempts have been made over the centuries to create a true, Black Tulip (see our earlier article...

How Do We Get New Tulip Breeds?

This week's #TulipFact: One of the best features of Tulips is their incredible variety - look anywhere for bulbs, and you'll be treated to dozens of unique colors, shapes, and sizes - all beautif...

Tulip of the Week: Tulipa Armena (a "Turkey Tulip")

Creator: None (Wild)Registration date: None (Wild)Cultivar Group: Miscellaneous It is Thanksgiving week for our friends in the United States, and so the hope was for this week's featured Tulip to ...

What Are The Origins Of Canada's Tulip Festival?

This week's #TulipFact: The Canadian Tulip Festival traces its origins to World War II. Forced to flee the invaded Netherlands, the Dutch royal family was granted residence in Ottawa, and Princess...

What Defines The 'Perfect' Tulip?

This week's #TulipFact: It is every grower's dream to one day find a 'Perfect Tulip' in their patch. But what exactly is 'perfect'? As it turns out, definitions have existed over the years, unique ...

Seeking The Black Tulip

This week's #TulipFact: Growers have sought for centuries to breed a true Black Tulip. While some have been close, the search remains for this "Holy Grail" of the Tulip world.

Are Tulips Celebrated Beyond The Netherlands?

Today's #TulipFact: Tulips often make people think of the Dutch and of their magnificent Keukenhof Gardens. But they are not the only ones who love the flower, and Keukenhof is far from the only c...

Do Multi-Headed Tulips Exist?

Today's #TulipFact: When most of us think of Tulips, we imagine each bulb producing a single flower atop a stiff stem. But this is not always the case - some Tulip breeds can produce two or even f...

Do Tulips Need A Cold Period To Bloom?

Today's #TulipFact: Tulips have evolved to require an extended period of cold dormancy before they will flower. In hot climates, they can actually be 'tricked' into blooming by storing them in a c...