Tulip Time

I was reading about tulips on my friend, Rona's delightful blog called, Flowerona. She inspired me to write this post on the amazing tulip.

 

Image:  Flowerona

 

Unusual Varieties of Tulips:

Image:  via knitspot

1) Double Tulips - These have a double layer of petals. Magnificent!

 

Image:  The Plant Expert

2) Fringed Tulips - I love the little "shredded" edges of these tulips. I buy them, especially in white, as often as I can for our shop.

 

Image:  via Tricia's Musings

3) Lily-flowered Tulips - These really do resemble lilies in a way. Quite unique aren't they?

 

Image: via urbanpix

4) Parrot Tulips - These are crinkly around the edges and open beautifully.

 

Learn More About Tulips Here:  

 "Mind-blowing Video About What Really Keeps Tulips Looking Great Longer"  - Tulip Tips by Chive Inc. 

Tulipmania Festival - Read and see Rona's photos of this amazing event by London florist, Neil Strain at his flower shop called, The Flower Lounge.

Aerial View of Tulip Fields in Holland - via Ursa Major 

"How To Make A Simple Tulip Centerpiece" - If you've  never arranged flowers before in your life this centerpiece is for you.

Interesting Tulip Fact - Tulips are the only flowers that continue to grow once cut. If you place them in an arrangement with other flowers, particularly in floral foam, they will grow right out of the arrangement. I learned this the hard way. It takes about 2 days to happen.  

I love tulips in flower arrangements, but no longer use them in my weekly accounts in floral foam. Tulips are great in water though and for special events.

Any interesting experiences with tulips?

Mimi

 

 

 

Comments

[Calling it Home]

I love all of them. Around my home, the deer will come along and eat the tops.

[Mimi]

You have to keep an eye on those pesky deer. My business partner told me he plans to plant fruit trees in his back yard even though squirrels take one bite of each piece of fruit in his next door neighbors tree and throws them on the ground.

[モンクレール アウトレット]

This is really good information. I enjoyed reading it and will share it amongst my freinds via email and facebook while camping in a tent....

[Mimi]

I go camping with a group of friends each year. Glad you found this post on tulips entertaining while in the woods. I appreciate your comment.