What was tulip mania?
During "tulip mania" in the Netherlands in 1637, some rare tulip bulbs sold for more than the price of a house.
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Where did tulips originally come from?
Tulips originally came from Central Asia and were grown in the Ottoman Empire before reaching the Netherlands.
Where does the word "tulip" come from?
The word "tulip" comes from a Turkish word for turban, because of the flower's shape.
What caused striped tulips?
The famous striped "broken" tulips of tulip mania were caused by a virus.
Did people eat tulip bulbs during WWII?
During the Dutch "Hunger Winter" of 1944 to 1945, people ate tulip bulbs to survive.
Why does Ottawa have a tulip festival?
Ottawa's Canadian Tulip Festival began after the Netherlands gave Canada tulips to thank it for sheltering the Dutch royal family during WWII.
How many bulbs are planted at Keukenhof?
Keukenhof garden in the Netherlands plants about 7 million flower bulbs every year.
Do tulips grow after being cut?
Tulips keep growing after they're cut.
Where is the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival?
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is held in Washington state.
Are there black tulips?
There are no truly black tulips. The darkest ones are deep purple.