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The pink tulip is more than just a graceful spring flower native to Eurasia and beloved worldwide. It's also a national symbol for four countries and a silent herald for those who heroically strive against breast cancer.
Eurasian Flower
First introduced to the west in the 16th century, the tulip is the world's third most popular flower. Varieties of the pink tulip include Elizabeth Arden, Pink Impression, Esther and Fancy Frills, according to FlowerArrangementAdvisor.com
Symbolic Meanings
The pink tulip conveys several nonverbal messages from giver to receiver including caring, confidence and perfect happiness.
Breast Cancer Awareness
This flower is also the name of two breast cancer prevention initiatives. Both the Pink Tulip Foundation (headquartered in Canada) and Pink Tulip Project (which benefits the Maine Cancer Foundation) help combat this deadly disease.
National Emblem
Hungary, Netherlands, Turkey and Kyrgyzstan all claim the tulip--including the pink one--as their national flower. In fact, the Netherlands is now the top grower and exporter of these blooms, according to TheFlowerExpert.com.
American Retailers
A Massachusetts boutique, a Birmingham-based chain of women's clothing stores and a Texas invitation designer are also called "Pink Tulip."
Source:
FlowerArrangementAdvisor: Types of Tulips
TheFlowerExpert.com: National, Native and Popular Flowers of the Netherlands
OnlyFlowers.org: Tulip Flower Types
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