There are more than 150 different species of tulipsa bulbous plant of the family Liliaceae that, although it has become the symbol of the Netherlandshas its origin in Asia. Its large, showy flowers of various colors (from the purest white, through yellow or red, to black) are tremendously elegant and brighten any garden.
The white tulipsin particular, are a great option, since transmit peace and tranquility and they combine with all kinds of colors.
White Tulips: Spiritual Meaning
As you surely know, colors transmit emotions to us and we usually associate them with different sensations. He white is the color of the spirituality, peace and purity.
In it flower languagewhite symbolizes forgiveness and new beginningsso giving white tulips is a way to apologize and advocate for a new opportunity. In fact, it is believed that dream about white tulips It is an omen that a new beginning is coming in some aspect of life. Other white flowers may have similar meanings, although there may be nuances.
The white tulips are also linked to the divine and holiness and are usually part of the religious rites and ceremonies to represent the connection with the spiritual realm. They can also be a form of express condolences and it is not unusual to find them at funerals.
Additionally, white tulips represent peace and tranquility and can be used to create a relaxing effect in the garden.
Varieties of white tulips
We can find tulips from completely white to more yellowish tones or with notes of pink, yellow, green…
There are various varieties of white tulipseach of them with different characteristics in terms of tone, the shape of the petals, the leaves or the time of year in which they bloom. Some of the most common are:
- Purissima: It is an early flowering tulip with large creamy white flowers and a soft fragrance. Unlike other varieties, it tends to improve year after year, instead of disappearing after the first flowering.
- World: a variety with stunning double flowers of pure white with a green heart.
- Spring Green: a late flowering variety with beautiful white flowers with light green hues.
- Flaming Spring Green: like its relative Spring Green, it is a late bloomer with white flowers, but in this case with deep red betas.
- verona: with large flowers similar to peonies of a color between white and yellow.
- White Dream: with beautiful ivory white flowers in the classic cup shape.
How to care for white tulips
The white tulips (like all other types of tulips) they are quite easy to grow and care for, so if you like their elegant flower, do not hesitate to plant them in your garden or in a pot.
They must be grown in loose, fertile soils with good drainageto prevent the accumulation of water from rotting the bulbs. They are usually planted late fall or early winter (although you have to be well informed about the best time for each variety), before the first frosts, and they bloom between mid and late spring.
Choose one sunny area with little wind and plant them some 15 to 20 centimeters deep and with about 10 centimeters of distance between bulbs, always with the pointed part facing up.
They should not be watered excessivelyonce or twice a week is usually enough if it is not very hot. If it rains often, you won’t need to water them.
Don’t remove the leaves
If you want your tulips to grow next year, let them keep their leaves for about six weeks after they bloom, so They will produce nutrients that the bulb will store for next year’s flowers. After that time, you can remove them. They normally bloom for a few years, but after a while the bulbs become exhausted and must be removed to be replanted.