Ever heard of tulip mania? It was quite a strange chapter in Dutch history where a single tulip bulb became extremely ...

The flower was domesticated by the Ottomans, who planted vast numbers of bulbs in their palace gardens and were as fascinated by rare and exotic tulips as the Dutch at the height of tulip mania.

Ever notice how tulip flowers close at night and open during the day? The flowers respond to cooler and warmer temperatures, which is called thermostatic movement. They also are nyctinastic ...

In a rare and memorable honour ... were celebrated with the introduction of the tulip, which has a vibrant and elegant appearance. The flower, which the Dutch government recognised as a cultural ...