Tulipa

Tulip

Message of the Flower

Blossoming

The Mother’s Comment

The result of trust and success.

Colour

Many different colours

Family

Liliaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Queen of Night', 'Angelique', 'Black Parrot'

Person who named the flower

Carolus Linnaeus

Flower Size

Varies, typically 2-6 inches

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

Six

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral

Fragrance of Flower

Some varieties are fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Spiral, basal rosette

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with variegated patterns

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous bulb

Life Cycle

Perennial, grown annually in many climates

Blooming Period

Spring

Climate

Temperate

Water Requirements

Moderate, requires well-drained soil

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile soil

Temperature Ranges

Prefers cool springs and hot, dry summers

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to tulip fire (Botrytis tulipae), aphids

Pollinators

Bees, attracts various insects

Habitat

Gardens, cultivated beds

Role in the Ecosystem

Pollination by bees, aesthetic value in horticulture

Quotations

Associated with the Ottoman Empire; features in Turkish legends

Ornamental

Not used in cooking

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Not endangered

Endangered Status

Sensitive to waterlogged soil and extreme temperatures

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