Tulip Flowers

A display of tulips in the Flower Dome

Contrary to popular belief, tulips do not originate from the Netherlands. They are originally from the Central Asian steppes and highlands of Anatolia. It was the European ambassadors who carried the bulbs back to Europe where it started the tulipmania.

The word ‘tulipmania’ refers to the Dutch tulip craze that occurred during the 17th century. At that time, tulips were a symbol of ‘wealth and good taste’.

The name “Tulip” was derived from the shape of the flower that resembled the turban (dulbend or tülband) of Sultans of the Ottoman Empire, now known as Türkiye.

A tulip begins as a bulb in the soil and only becomes known to the world once it is given a name.

Tulips come in a wide variety of vivid colours, with each colour signifying a different meaning. Their appearance signals the arrival of spring.

For hundreds of years, the tulip has been one of the most-loved flowers in the Netherlands. An enduring icon, it's as synonymous with the country as clogs, windmills and cheese.

Some of the tulips on display in the Flower Dome.

Some fun facts about tulips. Tulips are often associated with affection, admiration, and passionate love, making them a popular choice for romantic gestures. Their association with spring also connects them to ideas of rebirth and new beginnings. Tulips generally last between 5 to 10 days in a vase with proper care.

‘Tulipmania’ is now on at the Flower Dome until the 17th of May. Admission fees apply. Adults pay $12 SGD, Seniors and children below 12 years old pay $8 SGD.

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