Tulip

Single or double, rounded, cup-shaped flowers with colorful sepals and petals; petals open in warm temperatures and close in cool temperatures; some types have fringed or multicolored petals
Colors  Wide variety of colors
Availability  November though May, with peak supplies January though April
Vase life  Short
Care and handling  Spring Flower Technique
Design tips  Works in mixed bouquets as well as oriental and naturalistic designs

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Tulip
Tulipa comes in many varieties

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