Keukenhof Gardens 2005

For three years we have been trying to get to this corner of Holland to see the tulips. All plans had been scuttled (alternate work holiday, missed ferry boat, etc…) But we finally made it, albeit a little late for the proper ‘in the fields’ season. But the Keukenhof Gardens were at their peak. What a wonderful trip.

River of FlowersRiver of Flowers
There were a couple of these around the park. I can’t even imagine how they planted them all.
Hyacinth
There were loads of fragrant hyacinth around the park.
Hyacinth
Mixed TulipsRed & Yellow Tulips
The majority of the flowers at Keukenhov are tulips, over 7 million bulbs have been planted.
Deep Purple
I just loved the masses of dark flower heads.
Purple Tulips
Queen of ShebaQueen of Sheba
My wife’s favorite!
Queen of Sheba
More of the same.
Queen of Sheba
FringeFringe
I don’t even know the correct term for the ragged edges, but these were amazing and so different.
Yellow Red Mix
Just a lovely mix of colors.
Yellow Red
TealipTealip
I have to look up the latin name for this, but very different looking. They also came in yellow.
Water
There were a lot of water featured around the park, all dramatic in one way or another.
Water Feature
Tulip Fields
Just north of Lisse (N208) we saw these fields. We were about two weeks out of season, but it was still amazing.

May 4, 2005 11:23 AM | Category » travel

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Thank you for sharing your pictures…those are so….beautiful and appropriately captioned :), I really like it.

— Vetra Ranade , May 3, 2006 2:50 PM

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