Tulip Fields: A sea of color Tulip fields are synonymous with the Netherlands! Every year, thousands of people come to the Netherlands to behold these colourful fields. Our Tulip Tours show Dutch tulip fields at their best and introduce you to places you have never seen before! Visiting the tulip fields The tulips bloom between April and …
All our tulip tours have one goal: to show the tulips fields of Noord-Holland and introduce you to the stories behind this Dutch icon. Will you be joining us?
How does the tulip grow How does the tulip grow? The tulip is a beautiful flower, which is available in many different colors and heights. From April to the end of May the Dutch tulip fields are in bloom, this wonderful picture attracts a lot of attention, every single year. The tulips also contribute to …
After the tulip fields are cutted… The beautiful tulip fields are still in full bloom and the grower comes with a machine and heads off all the tulips. Why is this happening? It is a shame to see the beautiful tulip fields disappear in an instant, this is for good reason, all the tulip fields …
As sweet as a milkshake! Perhaps you have already seen the Milkshake tulip. It is another special name for a special tulip; characterised by its pink colour and white edge. Striking appearance The stunning Milkshake tulip is long, but has a full body. The tulip catches the eye because of its egg-shaped flower, which sets …
Tulip Tours Holland now also offers private tours. These tours will specifically appeal to smaller (private or professional) groups that want a different kind of day out.
Do you want a stunning garden with tulips when spring arrives? Then you have to plant them well in advance. But how and when should you plant tulip bulbs?
The tulip is a plant from the Lilly family and is a monocotyledon. This means the tulip only has one cotyledon (or embryonic leaf) per seed. Bulbs are planted in October and bloom between the end of March and the end of May. So it’s no surprise that tulips symbolise spring time!
Tulips only bloom for a short period of time. In the spring, growers remove the top of the flower: this is referred to as tulip topping. But how is this done?