Tulpen gefüllt - Rainbow Mix

From the Turkish turban to the Dutch treasure.

What many people do not know: Originally, the tulip comes from Iran, Afghanistan and Kazakhstan. Nomads then took the flowers to Turkey, where rich sultans adorned their turbans with a tulip blossom. This is how the flower got its name: "tulipan" means turban.

From Turkey, the tulip found its way to Central and Western Europe around the middle of the 16th century - where it soon became an invaluable treasure. Especially in the Netherlands, prices rose immeasurably from the end of the 16th century during the "tulip mania". In the end, entire canal houses were paid for with tulip bulbs - until the bubble finally burst. But even after the end of the tulip mania, the cheerful tulip is still one of the most popular flowers - not only in spring in the Netherlands.

Blossoming variety

With over 150 tulip species and thousands of different varieties, flower lovers are spoiled for choice when buying tulips today. In addition to simple and double flowers with several rows of petals, striking fringed varieties, parrot tulips with wavy petals and elegant lily tulips are now available.

CARE TIPS

This is how to keep your tulips fresh for a long time:

• Choose a vase that is high enough: tulips will grow a few more centimeters
• At home, first place the tulips in a vase for an hour, still wrapped in paper. The tulips will soak up water and straighten up
• Always use tap water at room temperature
• Cut the stems (it doesn't matter if they are slanted or straight) and remove any excess leaves
• Place the vase in a cool, not too sunny place and not near a fruit bowl
• Tulips are thirsty, so it is best to check the water in the vase daily and refill it if necessary
• If the tulips have grown too much, you can cut the stems again

The filled premium tulips are hand-picked daily. Due to the particularly gentle cultivation method and the complete absence of pesticides, they are particularly strong and magnificent in color - so you can enjoy a completely residue-free tulip bouquet!
 

About the supplier
The family business Waibel has existed since 1968 and is now in its 3rd generation. At their two locations in Münchendorf/NÖ and Mäder/Vlbg, they employ over 150 people.

Sustainable and ecological farming is a lived practice for them - they beziehen 100% green electricity, heat their greenhouses with wood chips from local production and rely on trains and e-cars for mobility.