Elegant and colorful, tulip blossoms have conquered our hearts for centuries. With these flowers as the focus, the most beautiful spring bouquets can be created, for yourself or as a gift. They always bring joy, but do the flowers also convey a "secret" message to the recipient? The language of flowers is silent and patient. Only those who know them will also hear them. We clarify what the tulip says with its color.
Meaning of Tulip Colors
White
White is the color of eternity on the one hand and the color of innocence on the other. White tulip blossoms can therefore be taken as a sign of apology. Anyone who uses white paint clearly shows - albeit mostly unconsciously - that they are sorry for something. They symbolize real insight and sincere regret, without calculation.
When there is no reason for an apology, white flowers have a different meaning. White as a symbol of eternity can also indicate everlasting, everlasting love and affection. So don't be too hasty!
yellow
The meaning of the color yellow in the language of flowers has changed fundamentally over time. This change also affects the Tulipa, which is the botanical name for this flower. It used to stand for disappointment and unrequited love. Today, the color yellow spreads optimism, hope and happiness. Yellow tulip flowers are a good choice:
- for delivering good news
- as encouragement in difficult times
However, yellow tulips also stand for a fulfilled partnership in which both meet respectfully on an equal footing. Yellow bouquets of tulips are also popular among friends and chosen as Easter decorations. The exact meaning must then be interpreted on a case-by-case basis.
Red
Red is the color of love, how could it be otherwise. It is the ideal color to convey romantic feelings. While in roses it occasionally only reflects infatuation and aims at conquest, in tulips it stands for honest love.
The darker the color of the tulip, the deeper and deeper the love. However, since love only develops its full depth over time, red tulip blossoms are often chosen in long-term relationships.
pink
Pink is also love, but in its very delicate beginnings. A potential that has yet to grow and flourish. Pink tulip flowers in a beginning relationship are a sign of falling in love. A bouquet of pink tulips is said to convey and at the same time awaken:
- spring feelings
- butterflies in the stomach
- romantic longing
pink
The bright pink expresses happiness and joy and is also a symbol of trust. Trust in a friendship, in the success of an affair, in the future. Reach for pink tulip blossoms on the following occasions to show your feelings with the power of colour.
- at engagement parties
- for birth
- anniversary celebrations
- other happy events
orange
Orange is love with a touch of passion. Anyone who reaches for orange-colored tulip blossoms wants to say: “I find you fascinating.” In addition to affection, there is also a joie de vivre. The giver is a sociable person who enjoys the beautiful things in the world and would like to share this with the recipient.
Purple
Purple is a royal color. Lilac Tulipa betrays the giver's noble disposition, his benevolence and generous wishes for the recipient. Purple tulip flowers represent prosperity and blessings in all walks of life. When you receive purple tulips, you can be sure that the giver wishes you the fullness of life. New beginnings of all kinds call for purple tulips:
- weddings
- Moving into a new home
- start of a new job
Purple tulips also symbolize love at first sight. We're giving away purple tulip flowers with the hope that the feelings will be reciprocated. In platonic love, the color purple represents modesty.
blue
Blue is one of the most untypical colors in the tulip kingdom. A blue tulip blossom says: "I am loyal to you." If you care about the gift giver, then you can look forward to such a bouquet of tulips. But don't worry if you don't get any blue flowers from your loved one. That doesn't mean infidelity is involved. Blue tulip flowers are still rare and unusual. It takes a lot of courage to reach for it, as no one knows for sure if this bud-atypical color will really catch on.
black
Anyone who chooses black tulips among all colors sends a clear signal. And those who understand the language of flowers will grasp the meaning immediately. Hope this is welcome too. Because black stands for sensuality and passion. Emotions are raging and hard to contain. The meaning in a nutshell: “I will do everything for you”.
Colorful
If you choose colorful tulips, which means a colorfully mixed bouquet of tulips, you want to win over the recipient. "I'll lay the colorful world at your feet, you'll definitely find what you're looking for with me," those would be the words of this Tulipa if she actually spoke.
Anyone who wants to say thank you or a compliment can do so with a colorful bouquet of tulips.
Would you like to learn more about tulips? Then take a look here.