Tulip Facts
The First Tulips in Europe
Although the Dutch dominate the European Tulip trade today, historians believe that the first European Tulips were actually French - grown by explorer Pierre Belon in his Le Mans...
The First Tulips in Europe
Although the Dutch dominate the European Tulip trade today, historians believe that the first European Tulips were actually French - grown by explorer Pierre Belon in his Le Mans...
What Caused The Beautiful Streaks On Some Famou...
The beautiful streaks of the Semper Augustus (pictured) and other famous Tulips - streaks that helped trigger a frenzy of demand during Tulip Mania - were also a curse. In the...
What Caused The Beautiful Streaks On Some Famou...
The beautiful streaks of the Semper Augustus (pictured) and other famous Tulips - streaks that helped trigger a frenzy of demand during Tulip Mania - were also a curse. In the...
Different Kinds Of Tulips
Thousands of different types of Tulips exist. There is so much variety that growers have had to develop a complex classification system looking at shape, bloom season, heritage, etc.! In fact,...
Different Kinds Of Tulips
Thousands of different types of Tulips exist. There is so much variety that growers have had to develop a complex classification system looking at shape, bloom season, heritage, etc.! In fact,...
Price Of Tulips During Tulip Mania?
The most expensive Tulip Bulb ever sold was the Semper Augustus. Reliable historical sources show that a contract for a single bulb sold for 5,200 Guilders at the height of...
Price Of Tulips During Tulip Mania?
The most expensive Tulip Bulb ever sold was the Semper Augustus. Reliable historical sources show that a contract for a single bulb sold for 5,200 Guilders at the height of...
The Biggest Growers Of Tulips Today?
Despite the flower originating in the mountains of Central Asia, Tulip production today is dominated by the Netherlands, which despite its small size grows and ships over half (60%) of...
The Biggest Growers Of Tulips Today?
Despite the flower originating in the mountains of Central Asia, Tulip production today is dominated by the Netherlands, which despite its small size grows and ships over half (60%) of...
Can You Eat Tulip Bulbs?
Although rarely used for food, Tulip Bulbs are edible and were used, with recipes, to prevent starvation during World War II - their taste resembles potatoes or onions!
Can You Eat Tulip Bulbs?
Although rarely used for food, Tulip Bulbs are edible and were used, with recipes, to prevent starvation during World War II - their taste resembles potatoes or onions!