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Tulip

Quick facts

Single flowers have six petals. Flower variations include lily-flowering types, double flowers, fringed petals and ruffly parrot varieties.

Tulips

Tulip at a glance

Colors
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Pink
  • Peach
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Lavender
  • Purple
  • Bi-colors
Vase life
Vase life is up to seven days

About tulips

Single flowers have six petals. Flower variations include lily-flowering types, double flowers, fringed petals and ruffly parrot varieties. Colors include white, yellow, pink, peach, orange, red, lavender, purple and bi-colors. Vase life is up to seven days.

How to make tulips last

  1. Keep them cool until they are in water. Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them into a flower food solution.
  2. Fill a clean vase with water and flower food. Use a clean, deep vase and add the flower food from your florist, following the mixing directions on the packet.
  3. Remove leaves below the waterline. Leaves in water promote bacterial growth that can limit water uptake by the flower.
  4. Re-cut the stems. Remove one to two inches with a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems, then place the flowers straight into the vase.
  5. Keep them in a cool spot. 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans.

Care steps from SAF’s flower care tips. More flower care tips →

Questions about tulips

What colors do tulips come in?

Tulips come in white, yellow, pink, peach, orange, red, lavender, purple and bi-colors.

How long do tulips last in a vase?

Vase life is up to seven days. Re-cut the stems, use the flower food from your florist and keep the vase cool and out of direct sun to get the most days.

How do you care for tulips?

Keep tulips cool until they are in water, use a clean vase with flower food, remove any leaves below the waterline, re-cut the stems by one to two inches and keep the vase at 65 to 72 degrees, away from direct sunlight and vents.

Where can I buy tulips?

From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.

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