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- **Posted:** 2026-05-07T16:59:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Horticultural Society | American Gardener Magazine (@ahs_gardening) — https://gondola.cc/ahs_gardening

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With spring flowers opening as we write we’re thinking about tulips—even though we swore them off, we can’t help but try again. ⁠
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There’s something irresistible about these bulbs. They’re a reminder of fresh starts, a show of impressive versatility, and a colorful way to usher in the spring. ⁠
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They also have a surprising history. In the “Grower’s Almanac” of our March/April issue, Matt Mattus walks us through the making of the modern tulip. ⁠
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🌷 1559 – The first recorded bloom of a wild tulip species in Europe appears in Augsburg, Germany. ⁠
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🌍️ Late 1500s – Early crosses of the naturally occurring Tulipa × gesneriana emerge, igniting widespread enthusiasm for tulips in European gardens. ⁠
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📉 1634–1637 – Tulipmania grips the Dutch Republic; the speculative market collapses abruptly in February 1637. ⁠
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🦜 Late 1600s – Novel forms such as parrot and striped tulips remain in cultivation, long after the speculative frenzy fades. ⁠
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🔎 Early 1800s – Botanical exploration of Central Asia expands, introducing new wild tulip species to European collections. ⁠
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Tulips survived a speculative market crash, centuries of unrivaled obsession, and countless gardeners swearing them off. What other plants do you think have that kind of staying power? ⁠
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For a timely exploration of tulips, read “Grower’s Almanac” in our March/April issue at ahsgardening.org. ⁠
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Not a member? Join us at us at ahsgardening.org/join to become a member and gain full access to American Gardener magazine. ⁠
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Writer: Matt Mattus (matt_mattus) ⁠
Photo Creds: Unsplash, Yoksel Zok; Unsplash, Anton Darius ⁠
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