Tulip Season!

As we dive into the heart of Winter, we look forward to the Season of the Tulip.  We will be getting this season's first tulips in this Monday, January 9th and hopefully throughout the rest of March! We will be getting both locally-grown and Oregon tulips.

Boulder Blooms' tulip care tips:

• Remove the foliage that would be under water and clean out the dirt that might get stuck around the creases of stem and leaves 
• Use clean vases and fresh, cold water 
• Recut the stems every couple of days and change the water frequently 
• Keep them in a cool room out of direct sunlight for longevity 
• Tulips are known for their continuously changing stems, so watch as they continue to grow towards the light even after being cut

For more information on tulip care, check out the Big Y: http://www.bigy.com/content/flrl/prep/care_cuttulips.php

Tulip History and Symbolism: 

"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 

Purple representing royalty 

A Turkish legend may be responsible for the red tulip's 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.  It's 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, it's said that the tulip’s velvety black center represents a lover's 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, it’s no wonder that in addition to all its other symbolism, in the language of flowers, a tulip bouquet represents elegance and grace."

- http://www.teleflora.com/tulips/flowers-plants/tulip-detail.asp

This Week's Surprise... (01/09/2012 - 01/16/2012)

Come into Boulder Blooms for a free bunch of tulips or have them delivered for $25 (valid for deliveries in Boulder Proper)