Back in May, the National Capital Commission unveiled a new flower dubbed the 'Canada 150 Tulip,' which will help the nation celebrate it's 150th anniversary. Tulips have a special significance in Canada after the country received 100,000 bulbs as a gift of thanks for liberating the Netherlands during the Second World War. Now Canadians can carry on the tradition of planting tulips with a flower that looks just like the country's flag.
The Canada 150 Tulip is a white flower with red flames that mimic the colors of the country's Maple Leaf flag. The flower was created as part of a partnership between the National Capital Commission and the Kingdom of the Netherlands to celebrate the country's sesquicentennial. Not only have the special tulips been planted across the National Capital Region, but the flower is also available for Canadians to purchase from Home Hardware as of September 2016.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Flag-inspired Flowers
- Creating flowers that resemble a country's flag can be a unique way to celebrate national events or anniversaries.
- Symbolic Floral Celebrations
- Designing flowers that hold symbolic significance to a country's history can create meaningful connections for people.
- Partnerships for Commemorative Flowers
- Collaborating with organizations or countries can help create special edition flowers for commemorative occasions.
Sectors Adopting This
- Floriculture
- The floriculture industry can capitalize on the demand for flowers that symbolize national pride or commemorate significant events.
- Tourism
- Incorporating flag-inspired flowers into tourist attractions or events can enhance the visitor experience and promote cultural heritage.
- Retail
- Retailers in the horticulture sector can benefit from selling special edition flowers that carry symbolic meaning or represent a national celebration.
