How the Tulip Breaking Virus Creates Striped Tulips

Gardeners try their best to defend their plants from botanical diseases. Few would think that viruses can create beauty in our world. However, tulips infected with the tulip breaking virus (TBV) can generate petals with streaks, stripes, or flames.

Holex Flower Expands Production Facility with Innovative Bulb Flower Washing Machine

January 6, 2025 Holex Flower

The introduction of this machine marks a significant step for Holex Flower in easing production tasks and meeting the strict phytosanitary requirements of several countries to which it exports.

‘Wicked’ Director Discusses 9 Million Tulips Planted to Create the Film’s Set

“Wicked” director Jon M. Chu discussed the 9 million tulips planted in making the set for the film.

Royal Van Zanten Flowerbulbs Tulip Week

March 10, 2023 Royal Van Zanten

It is tulip time again! The tulip symbolises the beginning of spring and is known as the most cheerful flower in the Netherlands – bringing a smile to everyone’s face. Research by the Dutch Horticultural Marketing Board has shown that the tulip has positive associations, such as cheerful, colourful, sturdy and typically Dutch.

80,000 Tulips to Illuminate San Francisco’s Union Square on American Tulip Day in Celebration of International Women’s Day

February 27, 2023 Royal Anthos

On March 4, 2023, American Tulip Day is returning to San Francisco. Union Square will be transformed by 80,000 American-grown tulips, grown from Dutch bulbs, in honor of International Women’s Day. The public is invited to come and pick a free bouquet of tulips for themselves or as a gift to a woman who has inspired them this past year.