Tulip Bouquets: Real Photos

[ГОЛОВНЕ ФОТО (прев’ю): великий букет тюльпанів у руках дівчини навесні]

Want to see what a tulip bouquet looks like in real life, not in an advert? Here are real photos of tulip bouquets: red, white, pink, yellow, mixed and double tulips, tulips in a box, big bouquets of 51 and 101 tulips, and arrangements with other spring flowers, with what each colour means and how the bouquet looks in hand and at home.

More on this topic: tulips: varieties and colour meanings, caring for tulips in a vase, rose bouquets: real photos.

Red tulip bouquets: photos

Red tulips symbolise sincere love and passion; in a bouquet of 25–51 they look especially vivid, and photos show off the glossy petals and rich colour.

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[фото: букет 25 червоних тюльпанів у руках]

[фото: червоні тюльпани у вазі на столі]

White tulip bouquets: photos

White tulips mean tenderness, purity and asking forgiveness; they photograph best on a light background with greenery or eucalyptus.

[фото: букет білих тюльпанів з евкаліптом]

[фото: білі тюльпани у скляній вазі біля вікна]

Pink tulip bouquets: photos

Pink tulips are the 8 March favourite, meaning tenderness, care and joy, in shades from blush to fuchsia.

[фото: букет 51 рожевого тюльпана в крафтовій упаковці]

[фото: рожеві тюльпани в руках дівчини на вулиці]

Yellow tulips: photos

Yellow now means joy, sunshine and friendship; the old “yellow means parting” superstition is outdated. Yellow tulips brighten photos on a grey day.

[фото: букет жовтих тюльпанів на дерев’яному столі]

Mixed tulips: photos

A mix of colours makes a cheerful spring gift; rainbow tulips, with a different shade on every petal, are especially striking.

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[фото: різнокольоровий букет тюльпанів зверху (вид згори)]

Double (peony) tulips: photos

Double tulips have many petals and resemble peonies, looking luxurious even in a small bouquet.

[фото: махровий піоновидний тюльпан крупним планом]

[фото: букет махрових тюльпанів]

Tulips in a box or basket: photos

Tulips in a box or basket need no vase, ready for photos and gifting straight away.

[фото: тюльпани в капелюшній коробці]

[фото: кошик із тюльпанами]

Big bouquets: 51 and 101 tulips

A big tulip bouquet is heavier than it looks; 101 tulips need both arms, so photograph them full-length.

[фото: 101 тюльпан у руках — фото в повний зріст]

Tulips with other flowers: photos

Tulips pair beautifully with gypsophila, irises, mimosa, eucalyptus and hyacinths for a fuller, fragrant bouquet.

[фото: букет тюльпанів з гіпсофілою]

[фото: весняний букет: тюльпани, іриси й мімоза]

How many tulips to give

• A small gesture: 9–15 tulips.
• For 8 March or a birthday: 25–35.
• A big occasion: 51 or 101 tulips.
• Colour meanings: tulips: varieties and colours.

Making tulips last

• Keep them cool, away from radiators and sun.
• Use a little cold water and top it up daily.
• Add flower food; we include a sachet with every bouquet. See caring for tulips.

Lush flowers all year round

Tulips are mostly given in spring; for the same tenderness in other seasons, try garden or spray roses.

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See garden roses and spray roses.

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FAQ

How long do tulips last in a vase?

Usually 5–7 days, up to 10 in a cool room.

What do yellow tulips mean?

Joy, sunshine and friendship; the parting superstition is outdated.

How many tulips should I give?

9–15 as a gesture, 25–35 for a celebration, 51–101 for a big occasion.

Why do tulips bend in the vase?

They keep growing towards the light; trim stems and wrap the bouquet in paper.

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Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.