holland's 400 year love affair


Flower Bulbs were first grown in the Netherlands more than 400 years ago. The history of the Netherlands is closely linked with that of the tulip and with all flower bulbs.

The history of flower bulbs is rich with tales of excitement, passion and romance.  We hope you enjoy the stories below:

 

Clusius and the Tulip
Tulipmania
Tulip Timetable
Flower Bulb Myths
Historic Tulips You Can Plant Today
A Rambling Romp Through Tulip History
The Black Tulip