Tulips, Tulips Everywhere in Keukenhof, The Netherlands

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Globe Runner

This is the continuation of my previous post on Tulip Festival in Keukenhof, The Netherlands.

We reached Keukenhof on a Friday night, attended the flower parade on Saturday morning, then in the afternoon we headed for the flower garden in Keukenhof. Although it was raining in the morning, afternoon turned out to be a quite nice one to enjoy this huge garden. We spent few hours in the garden, then took a boat tour in the canals around the tulip fields. General publics are not allowed to roam around in the flower fields (although we saw bunch of people walking, taking pictures there), so boat tour is the only option to try to get close to the fields.

Without any doubt, Keukenhof is the capital of tulip (although these tulip bulbs originally came from Turkey few centuries ago). We saw miles after miles of tulip, daffodil, and hyacinth fields outside the main garden. It is the place to see spring blossom. The theme of this year was “Poland: The Heart of Europe“. More than seven million flowers make up this garden. Every corner has surprises waiting for you and to inspire you. The garden does not ONLY display tulips. It is decorated with different colors of daffodils and hyacinths, along with other kinds of flowers. There are some special indoor houses that display real works of art with flowers like orchids and other exotic flowers. The shades of colors and the shapes of the petals of these flowers are endless. I tried my best to capture these beauties within my capabilities, but you really have to see them in real life to appreciate the hard works that gardeners/designers put into making this garden the ultimate place to enjoy spring.

A kaleidoscope of color – Holland’s Tulip Fields (janetnewenham.wordpress.com)
Visit Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, Holland (springhomeandgardenshow.wordpress.com)
Photos of Spring – Tulips and Daffodils in New Hampshire (newenglandsnarrowroad.wordpress.com)
Tulipomania Revisited (kiwsparks.wordpress.com)
Spring is around the corner… I hope. (goingtoseedinzone5.wordpress.com)
Tulips at Dunsborough Park Garden (hurtlingtowards60.wordpress.com)
Keukenhof Gardens: The Place to Be in Springtime (kindfoodfarm.wordpress.com)
Flower Parade in Keukenhof, the Netherlands (journeyaroundtheglobe.com)
Tulips in full color (anniejanae.wordpress.com)
Food and Flowers in Amsterdam (thebotanicalbaker.wordpress.com)
Tulip (snappicture.wordpress.com)
Flower Parade in Keukenhof, the Netherlands (journeyaroundtheglobe.com)
Tulips in full color (anniejanae.wordpress.com)
Food and Flowers in Amsterdam (thebotanicalbaker.wordpress.com)
Tulip (snappicture.wordpress.com)

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15 Comments on “Tulips, Tulips Everywhere in Keukenhof, The Netherlands”

Dustytoes
April 26, 2012

I love the red and white tulips. I hope to fill my yard with various colors as the years progress.

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- Globe Runner
  April 26, 2012
  
  Good luck with your gardening, I tried growing tulips last year… Nothing came out 😦
  
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Janae's Fallgirl Shepherd
April 25, 2012

Nice blog, glad to share the joy Globe Runner – nice shot of your two little princesses there(“-“)

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- Globe Runner
  April 25, 2012
  
  Thanks a lot
  
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kathryningrid
April 25, 2012

Thanks for the pingback–love your pictures of Keukenhof *and* your gorgeous little girls!
Kathryn

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- Globe Runner
  April 25, 2012
  
  Thanks for your kind words and for visiting the site
  
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Hidden London
April 24, 2012

What amazing flower displays! And I just love the shoe!

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- Globe Runner
  April 24, 2012
  
  Wish I could upload more pix of this beautiful garden, thx for visiting my blog btw
  
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Urvashi Roe
April 24, 2012

Thanks for linking to my blogpost on Amsterdam. We must have passed you in Keukenhof! Such a wonderful place

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- Globe Runner
  April 24, 2012
  
  A perfect place for all ages, thx for visiting my blog
  
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Karen
April 24, 2012

The gardens had to be incredibly beautiful.

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- Globe Runner
  April 24, 2012
  
  The garden was marvelous, my kids had a blast
  
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turkischland
April 24, 2012

i love holland my second homeland

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- Globe Runner
  April 24, 2012
  
  I absolutely love that country too, so many things to offer to its guests
  
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