parrot tulip



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The parrot Tulip. 

Although tulips are often associated with the Netherlands, they are not a native Dutch flower.  About four hundred years ago Europeans first discovered tulips in Turkey.  At that time Carolus Clusius, a famous botanist, introduced the plant to the Leiden botanical gardens in Holland.  Since tulips were extremely rare, and expensive, only Kings and Emperors could afford to plant them in their gardens.

The immediate popularity of the tulip drove Clusius and other horticulturalists to produce new colour variations to satisfy the growing demand for the flowers.  Over the years, many tulip forms were produced by crossing and hybridizing techniques.  Some had frilly petals, and dramatic flame-like colourations, that later became known as “Parrot tulips”. 




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hello monday







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In the mood for a wonderful cafe to enjoy coffee with my friends and catch up and beautiful flowers at home. 
Living far away from friends brings diversity to all of our lives. 
Though some times even with all the technology in the world there is nothing like meeting in person. 

Good morning and a wonderful Monday to all of you. 
I hope you had an amazing weekend. 

Enjoy this week. 
Smile loads 
Appreciate the details. 
xx
Pris








the flower engineer




Andreas Verheijen is a certified Master Florist. Born and raised in Zundert, the Dutch epicentre for Dahlia-culture and famous for its flower parade, a career in botany was inevitable. After having lived in Great Britain for 16 years where he worked as floral sales executive for Harrods’ floral department in London, as well as having had his own flower shop, he returned to The Netherlands. Nowadays he works as a freelance floral designer for e.g. the Dutch Flower Council, but still also works regularly in Great Britain on various events and exhibitions. 

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