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10/09/2023

TULIPS
FUN FACTS

🌹They originate from Turkey NOT Holland

🌹We all think we know where the tulip comes from. Tulips are one of the iconic symbols of Holland and although Holland is the largest producer of tulip bulbs and flowers, the flower actually originated in Turkey, where they grow in the wild.

🌹Tulips are wildflowers native to central Asia in the Tien Shan Mountains near the Russian-Chinese border. They spread west and were cultivated in the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey) by 1000 A.D., when the sultans introduced huge beds of tulips to parks and palace gardens. Tulips were brought to Holland, via Great Britain, in the late 1500s.

🌹Tulip comes in many different varieties.
Normally the standard tulip shape may automatically come to mind but you can also get fringed or double varieties, to name just a few. In fact, there are over 3,000 different varieties of tulip. Generally, tulips symbolize love, but there is a different meaning based on the color of tulip in question.

🌹For love and romance, red tulips are the way to go. If you want to convey an apology, white tulips are the flowers that you seek. Because they are both elegant and simple, tulips have become symbols for a range of things. These include enduring love between partners or family, royalty, and neglected love. They are also the flower for the 11th wedding anniversary.

🌹Purple tulip flowers are historically associated with royalty because purple dye was rare and only accessible to the super-wealthy royal queens and kings of previous times. If you want to spoil someone you think is deserving of royal status, gift them a delightful bouquet of purple tulips.

🌹Tulips are part of the equally beautiful Lily family and distant relatives to onions, garlic and asparagus. The petals are edible and have been used as an onion substitute and to make wine. Tulips were commonly used in food during the Dutch famine over the course of World War II.

🌹Tulips follow the sun even when they’re in a vase. That’s why you need to move them around your home during different times of the day and they continue to grow after they’ve been cut.

10/08/2023

ZINNIA FLOWER

🌼Zinnias are known for their vibrant colors and come in various shades such as red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and purple.

🌼Zinnias are a favorite among bees and butterflies. Their colorful blooms and nectar-rich flowers attract these pollinators. Due to their ability to attract butterflies, zinnias are also commonly found in butterfly gardens.

🌼In the language of flowers, zinnias symbolize endurance and lasting affection. They typically flower from early summer until the first frost because these flowers have a strong resistance to heat, drought, and diseases, showcasing their ability to withstand challenging conditions.

🌼Zinnias are known to repel pests naturally, making them a valuable addition to any garden. Their strong scent acts as a deterrent for insects, keeping plants safe and healthy.

🌼Zinnia petals are edible and can be a unique addition to salads or used to garnish desserts. However, make sure to consume only organic zinnias that have not been treated with pesticides.

10/06/2023

SUNFLOWERS

FUN FACTS:
🌻Sunflowers are bee magnets; each flower head produces a large volume of pollen and nectar that lures in bees and other pollinators

🌻 At the bud stage, sunflowers exhibit a unique trait called heliotropism, where the sunflower face turns toward the sun at all times throughout the day, starting the day facing east and ending it facing west.

🌻Not all sunflowers have sunshine-yellow petals; hybrids come in a range of other colors such as golden yellow, pale yellow, cream, white, burgundy, rust, and even a pinkish tone.

🌻The French word for sunflower is tournesol, which translates literally to "turned sun," referring to the plant's ability to turn itself to face the sun.

08/31/2023

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