In my last post I left you with my first photo above. I visited the garden looking for tulips and once again I wasn't disappointed. We hadn't left the parking lot yet. There is a flower bed that stretches the whole length where we leave our cars, and you can look through to the garden beyond.
I saw many different varieties, but my app only said that they were 'garden tulips'. I tried to ID them without success, but I am happy to show you these. Their names would have been nice so that I could put them on my list for planting for next season, but I was content to just look at each one. They were all beautiful! As you can see, this is a tulip post today.
Many had opened quite a bit, a few with their petals flopping over, but they were exquisite!
The path we take, the house is the first thing that greets us and as we get closer, we can see their flower bed is full of them.
If you have been following me to the garden for a while, you'll know I more often than not take photos of this house. Probably because I love the place!
Did you know that tulips originated in Turkey?
They were first cultivated as early as 1000 AD.
The word 'tulip' comes from an old Turkish word for turban, which looks very similar to the flower.
In the 1600s, the popularity of tulips went global.
At one point, the market for tulips was so intense, the flower was worth more than diamonds.
Today the tulip is one of the world's most recognized flowers.
We have over 150 species of tulips on our planet.
Of those species, there are 3000 varieties of tulips. Maybe that's why all I got on my app was 'garden tulip!'
There will be more of them next time, along with other flowers.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope your week has been a great one. Enjoy your weekend!
Your photos are awesome! The colors!!! And the first photo shows the tulip in three different stages!! I had no idea about Turkey, of all places! I always thought Holland.
ReplyDeleteI learned this a few years ago Ginny but your comment caused me to go further, so thank you for that. I found the following at this website:
Deletehttps://www.quora.com/How-did-the-tulip-get-to-Holland-and-how-did-they-get-their-name
“Actually, the tulip was introduced to the Dutch c.q. western Europe by the Viennese ambassador, who had seen them on his travels to Turkey. Being a nation of traders as we are, we saw the possiblities and had some tulip bulbs shipped in in 1562. They arrived in Antwerp, which was still part of The Netherlands at the time. It is Belgium now. Anyway, we became very good at finding new breeds and became the nr. one country to trade with tulips. Also in our golden age they appeared in paintings of famous painters. Both reasons probably are why we in The Netherlands are associated with them.
About the name….. In latin their name is tulipa. It is said that they got their name because Ottoman sultans wore them on their turbands. Turband was made into tulip over the years. I was not there, so of course I only tell you what i once read about the origin of the word tulip :D…”
The person whose answer I read may be Dutch.
Tulips are real heart lifters aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are :)
DeleteBeautiful tulips, and haven't got one in my garden, husband says I have enough with daffodils and he's not fond of those either. I do like that house.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret, I thought of adding them to our garden for the next growing season. I haven’t up to now as they are a very tasty snack for the deer and people would wake up and find all the heads munched off with only the stalks left behind. However, I haven’t seen any deer in our neighborhood in a very long time, so perhaps it is safe to plant them :) The house is lovely isn’t it?
DeleteTulips are so varied, in shape and colour. They are my husband's favourite flower.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Janice! I love to look at all the different kinds and can understand why they are your husband’s favorite :)
DeleteAll the tulips are so pretty. I didn't realize they originated in Turkey. My guess would have been Holland. Don't ask me why. I love the looks of that house. I would probably take lots of pictures of it too.
ReplyDeleteIt’s an excellent guess Ann as many associate them with Holland. I hope you come back to read my reply to Ginny. Thanks so much, I will no doubt be taking many more photos of the house :)
DeleteLove the house and the flowers!! SO pretty!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
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Donna
Thank you Donna, much appreciated :) we had a lovely weekend thank you, and I hope yours was too. Sending hugs!
DeleteDefinitely spring bloom. The colours are really gorgeous
ReplyDeleteYes indeed :) they certainly are. Thank you roentare!
DeleteTulips are still of immense importance to the Dutch economy.
ReplyDeleteThank you David, the photos of their tulip fields are incredible!
DeleteThe tulips are beautiful, such a lovely variety of colors. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Eileen, they certainly are :) Have a great week!
DeleteTulips are always a treat to see. What a lovely spot to see so many. Have a lovely weekend, Denise!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen, it was a delightful visit to the garden to see them blooming :) I hope your weekend went well. Have a great week!
DeleteBen lalenin anlamını sizden öğrendim çok şaşırdım.. Teşekkürler :)
ReplyDeleteÇok teşekkür ederim! Seninle tanışmak çok güzeldi. Çiçeklerin kökenini ve hangi ülkeden geldiklerini öğrenmek her zaman hoşuma gitmiştir. Yorumunuz için teşekkür eder, iyi bir hafta geçirmenizi dilerim.
DeleteBeautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne :)
DeleteI can see why you like that house! I love tulips too, but don't often plant them (except from leftover bulb gardens) because the deer love them too! So thanks for yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, you are very welcome. That’s precisely the reason why I have been hesitant in planting them in our garden but I may try again :)
DeleteI had no idea there are that many varieties of tulips. all of the flowers today are so joyful and gorgeous and spreading joy
ReplyDeleteI am always happy you enjoy them Sandra :) thank you!
DeletePlant breeders have worked on developing various colors which makes it interesting.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree Red, thank you :)
DeleteLovely flowers
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine :)
DeleteSuch beautiful tulips! They are just lovely, Denise. I wish they lasted longer. Great information on them. I hope you enjoy a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Martha Ellen, I am glad you enjoyed them :) Had a lovely weekend thank you, I hope you did too.
DeleteThose photos of the golden ones really should be framed and on a wall somewhere! Really beautiful applause aloha!
ReplyDeleteHow kind of you to say, thank you so much Cloudia :)
DeleteWow, on the 3000 different kinds. That's neat.
ReplyDeleteIt is neat isn’t it? Thank you Ivy :)
DeleteThe reigning Queen of Holland spent much of the Second World War in Ottawa, our nation’s capital, and as a gesture of appreciation sent thousands of tulips when she returned home. There is a huge annual tulip festival now and it is quite spectacular. If you have never experienced it, something to add to your bucket list. In the process you will enjoy time in a charming city too.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful David! This would most definitely be one to add to my bucket list. Loved learning this history, thank you! :)
DeleteVery beautiful tulips different. This year their flowering was very short here in Greece as the heat was sharp.
ReplyDeleteThank you Katerina :) They don’t stay for long here but are a joy to see.
DeleteI would never in my wildest dreams have thought they originated in Turkey!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rose, it is always fun and interesting for me to learn where all the flowers originate :)
DeleteWhat fun! I love tulips and was surprised they told us it came from Turkey when we were traveling there.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you visited Turkey. A great way to find out first hand. Thanks Kay!
DeleteWhat an array of vibrant and pretty flowers. That house is so charming.....and very old. They have planted a lovely flower garden in front. It reminds me of my brother's brick house that was built in the 20's.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week ahead, Denise.
~Sheri
Hi Sheri, I would love to live in an old house like your brother. There is so much character to them. You have a wonderful week also :)
DeleteBeautiful photos! I love tulips.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, me too. They are wonderful aren’t they?
DeleteIt is definitely tulip season and the colours are so varied and often vibrant. Some real jewels in the garden.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way of describing them Beverley :) I do love tulips!
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