FUN FACTS TULIPS: DID YOU KNOW? Originally from Persia and Turkey, tulips were brought to Europe in the 16th century, where they got their common name from the Turkish word for gauze (with which turbans were wrapped) - reflecting the turban-like appearance of a tulip in full bloom. By the 17th century, the popularity of tulips, particularly in the Netherlands, became so great that the price of a single bulb soared to new heights, causing markets to crash and putting into motion tulip mania. Although different tulip colors carry distinct meanings - yellow tulips symbolizing cheerful thoughts, white conveying forgiveness and purple representing royalty - a Turkish legend may be responsible for the red tulips symbolism. The story goes that a prince named Farhad was love struck by a maiden named Shirin. When Farhad learned that Shirin had been killed, he was so overcome with grief that he killed himself - riding his horse over the edge of a cliff. Its said that a scarlet tulip sprang up from each droplet of his blood, giving the red tulip the meaning perfect love. The 11th wedding anniversary flower, its said that the tulips velvety black center represents a lovers heart, darkened by the heat of passion. With the power to rival roses in their red variety and the sweet charm to express simple joy when yellow, its no wonder that in addition to all its other symbolism, in the language of flowers, a tulip bouquet represents elegance and grace. Tulips in Picture below: delivered yesterday by Rouge petal. ------------------------------------------------------- Let Rouge Petal Floral Boutique design a custom and unique floral arrangement just for you! We can provide you with custom designer floral arrangements or fresh cut flowers delivered to your home or office! Ask us about our in-house loose flower programs and arrangement programs for residential and commercial. For more information, please contact us at info@rougepetal Visit our new website: rougepetal (subscribe on link at bottom of main page and receive 15% off your first order) Visit and like our facebook page at: facebook/rougepetal
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:15:44 +0000
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