Tulip Coloring Pages

Flowers that tell us spring is here! Tulip

Tulip is a popular flower that blooms beautifully when spring comes. There are many colors like red, white, yellow, and pink, and it has soft, round petals. Tulip grows from a bulb, which looks like an onion.

Where is Tulip from?

It is said that Tulip came from far away in Turkey and Central Asia. People have loved it for a long time, and it is even a symbol of Turkey. Later, it went to a country called the Netherlands, where many new types were made, and it spread all over the world.

Why are there so many colors?

At first, there were only a few kinds of Tulip growing in the wild. But people in the Netherlands mixed different kinds together to make lots of new colorful Tulips. Today, it is said that there are more than 2,000 kinds of Tulip! That is why you see so many of them at the flower shop.

Where does the name come from?

The name Tulip comes from the Turkish word for "turban," which is "tulband (tulipa)." People say it got this name because the shape of the flower looks like a turban wrapped around your head.

Let's touch the leaves of Tulip!

The leaves of Tulip are wide and smooth. They are shiny and push water away. There is a thick line in the middle of the leaf, and the tip is pointy. Unlike the flower, the leaves are a deep green color.

The flower language of Tulip

The meaning of Tulip changes depending on its color.

• Red Tulip: "Declaration of love" and "True love"
• Pink Tulip: "Budding love" and "Honest love"
• Yellow Tulip: "Fame" and "Honesty"
• White Tulip: "Lost love" and "New love"

When you give a Tulip as a present, it is nice to choose a color by thinking about what it means.

How to Choose Colors

You can enjoy so many colors on your Tulip coloring page. Think of your favorite colors and try painting with them.

• Petals: Tulip petals have a soft, round shape. They look pretty in just one color, but you can add a different color along the edges! You can also make the middle dark and the outside light to make them look soft.
• Leaves and Stem: It is great to color the Tulip leaves and stem with a slightly darker green. Use bright green where the light hits, and layer dark green for shadows to make them look 3D.

Try Thinking About Shadows and Light!

Tulip petals overlap each other, don't they? Try showing the shadows where the petals overlap on your coloring page.

• Where petals overlap, and at the bottom of the stem: Layer a slightly darker color.
• Along the petal edges, and where the light hits: Use a light color, or leave it white.

This makes the Tulip look nice and round, and your picture will look so lively!

Let's Color the Background!

What kind of view do you see around your Tulip? Think of a spring day and color the background, too.

• The sky: Try coloring a pretty blue sky or a sunset sky.
• The ground: You can draw the ground or grass using brown and green.
• You can also add cute bugs like butterflies and ladybugs to make it fun!

Tips to Enjoy Coloring!

Tulip flowers come in many colors, but you can use any colors you like best on your coloring page! A rainbow Tulip or a polka-dot Tulip will make a special picture that is just for you!