Tulips - Significance and 11th Wedding Flower

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Skyline is cutting numerous kinds of tulips in all different colors.  We have regular tulips, french tulips, peony tulips and parrot tulips.  

There is much symbolism that surrounds tulips.  Generally, it means perfect LOVE.  However, like many flowers the different colors of tulips also carry their own significance.

Red tulips are most strongly associated with true love, while purple symbolizes royalty. The meaning of yellow tulips has evolved somewhat, from once representing hopeless love to now being a common expression for cheerful thoughts and sunshine. White tulips are used to claim worthiness or to send a message of forgiveness. Variegated tulips, once among the most popular varieties due to their striking color patterns, represent beautiful eyes.

In addition, tulips are known as 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.  A tulip bouquet is said to represent elegance and grace.