Tulips for Amsterdam: Growers hand out free flowers
2 years, 11 months ago

Tulips for Amsterdam: Growers hand out free flowers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As stores in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands cautiously reopened after weeks of being under a coronavirus lockdown, the Dutch capital's mood was lightened further Saturday by dashes of color from thousands of free bunches of tulips being handed out. But with pandemic lockdown measures continuing to restrict large public gatherings, organizers this year took to Amsterdam's World Heritage-listed canals to hand out their flowers. We hope to create many happy faces by handing out tulip bouquets.” Dutch flower and plant auctioneer Royal FloraHolland had record sales in 2021 of 5.6 billion euros thanks to higher prices for plants and cut flowers.

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How Amsterdam during tulip season makes for a wonderful city break – here’s how to stay in luxury
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How Amsterdam during tulip season makes for a wonderful city break – here’s how to stay in luxury

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A local expert's guide to seeing the most beautiful tulips in the Netherlands
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A local expert's guide to seeing the most beautiful tulips in the Netherlands

BBC  

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Over 200,000 tulips were given away on National Tulip Day in Amsterdam
11 months ago

Over 200,000 tulips were given away on National Tulip Day in Amsterdam

NL Times  

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Thousands of visitors at the opening of the National Tulip Day picking garden
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands of visitors at the opening of the National Tulip Day picking garden

NL Times  

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Over 200,000 tulips will be given away for free in Amsterdam today
1 year, 11 months ago

Over 200,000 tulips will be given away for free in Amsterdam today

NL Times  

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Balcony beauty: Here’s an easy way to enjoy tulips in the city this spring
3 years, 9 months ago

Balcony beauty: Here’s an easy way to enjoy tulips in the city this spring

Dutch News  

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