PoCo In Bloom

Thank you to everyone who showed off their gardens and helped celebrate the colourful outdoor spaces that make the community bloom!

2026 Tulip Dedication

Our 2026 tulip dedication marked the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion, honouring all branches of the Canadian Armed Forces and all who have served Canada.

Selected by the City’s Horticulture team in fall 2025, the 2026 display continues Port Coquitlam’s tradition of recognizing significant military anniversaries through dedicated floral plantings across the community. Previous commemorative tulip displays marked the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian Army in spring 2025, the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force in spring 2024, and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy Reserve in spring 2023.

The Royal Canadian Legion was founded in 1925 and received its Charter in 1926. Today, it is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization, devoted to supporting Veterans, promoting remembrance and strengthening communities across the country.

Featured Tulips

This year’s display featured dedicated tulips selected to reflect remembrance, service, peace, strength and renewal, including: 

Red Canadian Liberator tulip

Canadian Liberator

Honours the sacrifice of the Canadian Forces in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. Symbolizes strength and remembrance.
Red and white Canadian Celebration Tulip

Canadian Celebration

Also known as the “Maple Leaf” tulip. Features white petals with vibrant red flames or streaks that resemble the Canadian flag.
White with slight yellows Liberation 80 tulip

Liberation 80

Used to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by the Canadian Army. Symbolizes peace.
Orange Liberation 75 Tulips

Liberation 75

Used to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian Forces. Reflects the Dutch Royal Family and the freedom restored.
white tulip

Ad Astra

Used to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Reflects the RCAF motto Sic Itur Ad Astra.
yellow red orange tulip

Suncatcher

Used to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Navy Reserve. Symbolizes renewal and enduring service.
negrita tulip

Negrita

Used to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Navy Reserve. Evokes dignity, strength and tradition.

The display also includes honourable mention varieties that complement the tribute:

  • Strong Love – bright red tulips symbolizing deep affection, passion and enduring love. 

  • Strong Gold – a rich golden tulip representing love, prosperity and renewal. 

  • World Friendship – a primrose yellow tulip symbolizing diversity, unity and friendship. 

  • White Lion narcissus – a white bloom representing purity, renewal and hope. 

We encouraged everyone to share photos of the tulips for a chance to win tulip bulbs to be planted for the fall. The contest closed April 30, 2026.

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