The Hortus Bulborum is the only garden in the world where over 4,000 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other, mostly historic, spring bulbs bloom. In this garden, old bulb varieties are preserved for posterity that are not commercially viable but are botanically fascinating. The oldest tulip varieties date back to the sixteenth century; Fritillaria persica was described as early as 1577, while the earliest known daffodil dates from many hundreds of years earlier. Our oldest tulip is the Duc van Tol, Red and Yellow, dating from 1595. In the garden, you will also find varieties that were traded during the famous Tulip Mania of the 17th century. In doing so, the garden provides a fascinating overview of the development of these immensely popular spring flowers throughout the centuries. Every spring, the Hortus Bulborum brings the history of bulbs to life in many of its facets. Thousands of small bulb fields display the most diverse shades of color. The garden is then a feast for the eyes and a delight for the nose.
Hortus Bulborum
