Currently, there are around 75 wild species of tulips and 150 species in total with over 3000 varieties. The word tulip is derived from a Persian word called delband, which means turban. It is generally believed that it was called this due to the turban-shaped nature of the flower. However, this might have been a translation error as it was fashionable to wear tulips on turbans at the time. Tulips are perennials (a plant that lives for more than 2 years), they bloom in spring, usually for only 3-7 days. Tulips grow from bulbs and being native to mountainous areas the tulip needs
Currently, there are around 75 wild species of tulips and 150 species in total with over 3000 varieties. The word tulip is derived from a Persian word called delband, which means turban. It is generally believed that it was called this due to the turban-shaped nature of the flower. However, this might have been a translation error as it was fashionable to wear tulips on turbans at the time. Tulips are perennials (a plant that lives for more than 2 years), they bloom in spring, usually for only 3-7 days. Tulips grow from bulbs and being native to mountainous areas the tulip needs a period of cold dormancy, known as vernalization. So they should be planted in the fall (Autumn) and thrive best in climates with cool springs and dry summers.
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