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Tulip

Tulipa

Red is close to a declaration. Yellow has two opposite readings — check before you send it.

Red
Pink
Yellow
Purple

Meanings

In floriography, a tulip means love and passion.Sources: Wikipedia: List of plants with symbolism

Colour meanings

Red · A declaration of love.
Yellow · Cheerful thoughts, sunshine, hope, and desperate love; also hopeless love.

Good for

Valentine's

Gifting tips

Colour meanings for pink and purple have no checked source yet (TBC). Vase life is TBC too.

Pet safety

Cat · Toxic
Dog · Toxic
Bird · No data
Rabbit · No data
Small mammal · No data
Reptile · No data

See ASPCA entry

For reference only — not veterinary advice. If a pet ingests plant material, contact a vet immediately.