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- Tulips are a vibrant, timeless symbol of spring. They are available
from January through May and join groundhogs, green grass and
new leaves on trees as indicators that warmer weather is on its
way. Their delicate shape, graceful posture and vibrant colors
have inspired this flower's popularity across cultures and throughout
time.
With more than 100 species and
500 different varieties, tulips are one of the largest members
of the lily family. They are most often found in shades of red,
yellow, violet and white. Two-tone and variegated varieties of
tulips are also becoming increasingly popular.
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Tulips are unique in that they
continue to grow after cutting. Their stems will often extend
up to two inches after they are clipped. Also, the flowers' attraction
to sources of light may cause tulip stems to bend, twist and
turn into new and beautiful positions.
To maximize the vase life of
your flowers, floral experts recommend that you select tulips
with tight flower heads. |
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Cut off at least 1/2 inch of
the flower stems before placing your tulips in a vase filled
with cool water. It is not necessary to add flower foods or preservatives
to cut tulips. With proper care and handling, your flowers should
last between four and seven days.
Visit 1800flowers.com
on the Web for the Timeless Tulips arrangement and many other
beautiful spring flowers.
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