Tulip Garden Keukenhof Bulbs – I have to keep reminding myself how lucky I am to do the work I do. When my social media followers heard that I was visiting the Keukenhof bulb gardens in the Netherlands, many people said that it was on their wish list or that they had always dreamed of visiting. So I hope my articles and…
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Tulip Garden Keukenhof Bulbs
I have to keep reminding myself how lucky I am to do the work I do. When my social media followers heard that I was visiting the Keukenhof bulb gardens in the Netherlands, many people said that it was on their wish list or that they had always dreamed of visiting. So, I really hope that my articles and videos can help everyone to enjoy a virtual tour, wherever they are!
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It’s hard to believe that this fairytale paradise is only open for a few weeks a year. It takes weeks and weeks to plant the 7 million bulbs that make up the THIRTY TWO acres of bulb garden. I was very lucky to be asked by KLM to attend, as part of their #KLMtoAmsterdam promotions!
800,000 visitors from all corners of the globe visit the Keukenhof during its short 8-week opening window. It is the place where tulips bring people together. It’s also one of the most photographed places in the world (probably!) and the home of the selfie. Standard poses are lying in front showgirl style or standing behind some tulips and faking a big flowery hug.
Even if you have zero interest in plants and gardening, you’ll soon find yourself oohing and aching over the lampshades that stretch as far as the eye can see and resemble the most calorific candy.
If anywhere has been the poster child for spring bulbs, it has to be Keukenhof. Hopefully, most visitors trot home inspired to plant some fall gems in their yard. Unfortunately, spring bulbs are never planted as much as they deserve. Many people seem to have a disconnect with the fact that they are planted in the fall, yet they bloom in the spring. Or maybe fair weather gardeners don’t have the patience to wait that long…!
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The whispering boat ride was serene, colorful and educational (thanks to the in-ear commentary). The tour was a welcome break from the crowds, although I made a rookie mistake in trying to film slow motion on an already pretty ambivalent trip! Then I realized I could see more of the flower mosaic from above, maybe by helicopter! Although, since my visit, I have tracked down Dutchman Droning, who has been filming the fields from above. He kindly allowed me to share some of his photos:
But, let’s get to the flowers. Among thousands of varieties, I’ll tell you which 10 caught my eye:
One Pink daffodils. Seen by some as a marketing hype, the legendary pink daffodil was at Keukenhof in various forms and looked absolutely stunning. Although we’re talking salmon pink rather than face-to-face magenta, it’s just as attractive. It’s a nice antidote for those who find the rich gold of standard daffodils a little too bright to bear!
TWO. Blue tulips. Another questionable color, but still so pretty, whether you call it lavender or lilac! A wonder for many, as most people imagine that tulips only come in red. Its floating appearance would lend itself well to an indoor vase, which should be Instagrammed until it withers.
Celebrate Spring! The Most Beautiful Tulips In The Netherlands Can Now Be Seen In The Largest Spring Garden In Europe, Keukenhof.
THREE. The Black Hyacinth. There is only one true black Hyacinth, and it was brought to market by Thompson & Morgan a few years ago. Perceptible from more than fifty paces, and curiously corded, this variety still could not be overlooked. The tall trees above it shielded the deep color from the sunlight to great benefit.
FOUR Fritillaria imperialis – The Imperial Crown. Plants and flowers are so intriguing, and I never cease to be amazed by their appearances. Who would imagine a flower that looks like an orange crown atop a leafy totem pole? Most visitors won’t get close enough to experience the fragrance of this plant either, which is a good thing, believe me!
FIVE. Anemone Mr. Fokker. A fairly common Dutch nickname, but one that most English people laugh at, ‘Mr Fokker’ is the name given to the most ethereal blue anemone. Tissue paper flowers are particularly attractive when the sun is shining too.
SIX My favorite combination. With a whole host of innovative combinations around the gardens, it was hard to pick a favourite! However, I loved this color combo that broke all the rules.
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SEVEN Tulips with peony flowers. A gardening novice could be forgiven for mistaking these tulips for roses, such is their imitative appearance! I managed to hunt down reds, mauve and pinks around the gardens too, and just wanted to pick a few to take home!
EIGHT. Fantasy Hortensia. I was a little late to catch the Tulips’ brightest moment in the Willem-Alexander Pavilion, but the Hydrangeas looked especially bright. Quite intense and competitive breeding has resulted in a surprising variety of hybrids. Although they are quite a thirsty garden plant, it is worth the effort as they flower freely and tolerate some loathsome soils.
NINE. Tulip ‘Breathless’. While the black tulips in the gardens really caught my eye, it was ‘Breathless’ that really demanded my attention. Its black and white flowers were delightfully monochromatic and took pride of place in the Willem-Alexander Pavilion’s circular bed planter, which was an area mostly occupied by those taking horizontal selfies.
TEN. Topiary, folding, trellis and flower. The Dutch shape trees very well, it must be said! Whether they are pruned, pruned or trimmed, the beech and lime specimens in the gardens are the perfect accompaniment to those wonderful flower bulbs. Some trees have also been pruned into trellises! Blossom also gets an honorable mention, and is the one thing that should never be rushed to sweep!
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Also, for your armchair pleasure, I filmed you all a video of the bulb gardens. Buckle up and enjoy 14 minutes of unapologetic COLOR! Click to view.
If you’re keen to visit the Keukenhof, you’ll have to be quick, as the grand doors will close on May 21 this year. However, it’s worth taking your time and planning for next spring, and why not combine it with a bit of Amsterdam exploration too! KLM flies from UK airports and the flight is very fast. Read about my experience here. KLM also flies worldwide from 17 UK airports.
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Michael has been involved with gardening and plants since he was just five years old. He is a self-proclaimed Plant Geek and was included in the Sunday Times Top 20 Most Influential People in the Gardening World, thanks to his role as plant hunter at Thompson & Morgan. Michael has been responsible for the introduction of new plants such as the Egg and Chips plant and FuchsiaBerry and remains busy traveling the world in search of new plants as well as lecturing around the world, including periods in Japan. He’s very active on social media, so why not follow him on @mr_plantgeek or Facebook, and he writes a plant-focused Substack called Grow This, Not That. Tulip bulbs planted by my mother surrounded our Midwestern suburban home with cheerful blooms each day. spring Watching the waxy green leaves push their way through the hard brown dirt (sometimes still covered in snow) is forever etched in my memory. It wasn’t the tulips of the Keukenhof Gardens, but it brought us both joy.
Spring In The Netherlands】keukenhof Garden Where Tulips Are In Full Bloom
The perennial with cup-shaped petals remains my favorite flower. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to grow tulips in central Texas, where I live now.
That’s why the Netherlands jumped to the top of my travel bucket list last spring when KLM airlines added a new nonstop flight from Austin to Amsterdam. My #1 must-see: Keukenhof Holland, considered the most beautiful spring garden in the world.
Vibrant tulips pop up all over the Netherlands as warm weather warms the lowland country’s fertile sandy soil each spring. The best place to appreciate the beauty and variety of this precious flower is Keukenhof, an English landscape style garden in Lisse, about 30 kilometers south of Amsterdam.
, Holland’s bulb-growing region, Keukenhof Gardens Tulips can be seen for just eight weeks each spring. The floral extravaganza kicked off its 74th
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In March 2023 and is expected to attract more than one million visitors from around the world before it closes on May 14.
When I arrived at the Keukenhof Gardens on a cool but sunny day in April 2022, I felt like a child let loose in a toy store. Waves of tulips in a kaleidoscope of colors from metallic pink to aubergine purple, canary yellow and everything in between covering over 80 acres of rolling green hills.
Neat rows of tulips meandered along nearly 10 kilometers of path
