TULIP TIME
Nothing says "spring" like
tulips in bloom.
It's now,
when new tulip colors and variations
are "showing off",
that I remember the importance
of planting bulbs in the fall.
(Always worth it.)
Tulips originated in Turkey, centuries ago,
where it was the custom
to wear a tulip in one's turban.
When Europeans discovered tulips,
they mistakenly gave them their name,
which comes from the Persian word for turban.
I always laugh when I see admirers
smelling tulip blossoms.
Fact is, most tulips have no fragrance.
(Same for camelias.)
They make up for it in sheer beauty.
No one may go unnoticed this beauty, I've never seen so many tulips together ...
ReplyDeleteRick, this is lovely!
Kisses!
Love tulips :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This was so great!!! So full of colours and life!!!
ReplyDeleteMy tulips are under the snow now.
Then I can look at this wonderful photos.
Wish you a happy Easter.
From Hilda
I absolutely love this flower! Especially the light pink ones....but they do have a slight frangrance, that's what mekes them so cute :)
ReplyDeleteA riot of colors! Beautiful. I did not know tulips had no fragrance. Come to think of it, the parks in New Jersey were covered with them and they did not emit any fragrance. Thank you for sharing. I especially love the variegated one.
ReplyDeleteSpring is here! Thanks for the delight.
ReplyDeleteAnd how is my big buddy?
Have a good day.
xoxo
Maravilhosas!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors! love these flowers!
ReplyDeleteThese could not be more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTruly the picture of a gorgeous spring.