Garden of Clusius
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The real tulip lovers among us will certainly know which garden this graceful tulip is named after; the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden. This is the garden where botanist Carolus Clusius came to work as director in 1593. Among the plants he brought from his previous workplaces in Vienna and Frankfurt were a number of tulip bulbs. This is how it happened that in the autumn of 1593 tulip bulbs were planted in Dutch soil for the first time, many more would follow.
A nice anecdote to know is that the Belgians could also have had this scoop. The Turkish Sultan, where the Tulip bulbs came from at that time, had already sent Tulip bulbs to friendly trading relations in the city of Antwerp. But as we all know, the Belgians love good food and that was certainly no different at that time. The Tulip bulbs sent by the Sultan, packed in beautifully decorated wooden boxes covered with the most expensive silk, were roasted or boiled mouth-wateringly by his Belgian friends after which they were eaten greedily. Of course I don't know this for sure, perhaps they were cut into salads or they brewed beer from them, but they forgot to try one thing: planting the Tulip bulbs.
Today, the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden still has a beautiful collection of tulips every spring, which makes a visit to this garden in the spring very worthwhile. They are therefore very fortunate that such a cheerful tulip bears the name of this beautiful botanical garden. As beautiful as the Garden of Clusius is in the Hortus Botanicus of Leiden every year, it can also be in your garden, definitely worth a try.
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Planting and caring for tulip bulbs
Plant tulip bulbs in autumn in a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained soil. Place the bulbs with the pointed end facing upwards at a depth of approximately two to three times the height of the bulb. Leave around 8 to 10 cm between the bulbs.
Plant tulips in groups for a colourful and natural effect. They are also ideal for containers and make wonderful cut flowers. Allow the foliage to yellow naturally after flowering so the bulbs can store energy.
Read our complete guide to when and how to plant and care for tulip bulbs.
You can order tulip bulbs from us from early spring onwards for the following planting season. We deliver the bulbs in autumn so they arrive at the right time for planting.
Flowering time varies by variety. By combining early, mid-season and late-flowering tulips, you can enjoy tulips in bloom for much of the spring.
That depends on the effect you want to create. In our range, you can choose from shorter and taller tulips, cut-flower tulips, tulips for pots and a variety of tulip mixes.
We supply our tulips in the largest bulb size and with a flowering guarantee. High-quality bulbs give the tulip a strong starting point for growth and flowering.
It depends on the variety. Some tulips are reliable perennial bloomers and can perform well for several years, while others are mainly planted for their first spring display. Check the characteristics of the individual variety when choosing.
Yes. Combining early, mid-season and late-flowering varieties can extend the flowering period and bring colour to the garden throughout a larger part of spring.