What does the plant "Tulipa" symbolize
This article introduces the symbolism of Tulipa, the flower language and legends related to this green plant. Let's learn about it together.
Tulipa Flower Language:
The flower language of Tulipa is "the beauty of the end," though it cannot compete with other flowers in beauty, it can still stand out on its own. So proud, yet so elegant.
When Tulipa blooms, it signifies the end of a relationship.
After the flourishing, what may be left is a scene of desolation.
Or perhaps it returns to simplicity.
The last beauty always touches people's hearts.
The loneliness of Tulipa is the most enduring, deepest, and unique among all flowers.
In Buddhist terminology, Tulipa is the last flower to bloom at the end of the flowering season.
When the Tulipa has bloomed, there are only flowers that bloom on the other side of forgetfulness in past lives.
Tulipa always blooms when other flowers in summer are almost withered, so when Tulipa is done blooming, the entire flowering season is over, which is why there is the saying, "When Tulipa is done blooming, the flowers are done for."
Therefore, some say: The wings of flowers only know how to fly at the moment of death. It is only in soil without love and hate that they will sprout and bloom again. That is to say, blooming to the point of Tulipa is Buddhist terminology, and some Buddhists have also said this.
One, Duke of Shu (Fan Zhen) lived in Xu... There was a Tulipa trellis in front, which was so spacious that it could accommodate dozens of guests. Every spring, when the flowers were in full bloom, he would host banquets under it. He would say, "If a flying flower falls into your wine, drink a big toast for me." Sometimes, amidst laughter and noise, a gentle breeze would pass, and then there would be no one left without a flower. It was then known as the "Flying Blossom Meeting," which spread far and wide, and was considered a beautiful story by all. (From "Quwei's Old News")
Two, A massive flower trellis that could accommodate dozens of people sitting around for a feast; the most unique drinking game in the world, where if a flower falls into your cup, you have to finish the wine in it; a gentle breeze, with petals scattered like snow in the cups, on the tables, and on the clothes of those sitting... The host of the "Flying Blossom Meeting," Fan Zhen, was a close friend of Sima Guang. The main figures in the political storms surrounding the debate on reform were, outside of politics, so refined and elegant to the extreme.
In the Song Dynasty, there was a method of making Tulipa wine, which involved first grinding a type of spice called "Xiangcao" into a fine powder and then putting it into a wine bottle, which was then sealed. When it was time to drink, the bottle was opened, and the wine was already fragrant. Then, just before drinking, the surface of the wine was sprinkled with Tulipa petals, making the scent of the wine almost indistinguishable from the scent of the flowers. This practice was influenced by the "Flying Blossom Meeting." Thus, the wine cups floating with Tulipa petals became the highlight of the feasts in late spring during the Song Dynasty. (From "The Book of Rites")
The above sharing about what Tulipa symbolizes and the comprehensive introduction of Tulipa flower language and legends are hoped to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.