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Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« on: April 15, 2008, 06:51:37 PM »

When driving home yesterday, from the Lisse Flowershow, I made some
stops to make pictures of the bulbfields.
I thought some of you will not have the opportunity to see these.
At the moment its mostly Hyacinth fields, later the tulipfields will show more different colours.
I made one picture of the selecting field of a Narcissus breeder and the last field you'll have to scroll. When I made it smaller it lost a part of its beauty.
Hope you like it.

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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2008, 07:44:02 PM »
Beautiful 'seas' of colour Luit. Next year I must try to get to Keukenhof.
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2008, 11:38:08 PM »
Maybe not how one would like to have them in the garden but as a spectacle, utterly outstanding, incredible almost.  8) I'm thinking the scent could be overpowering ???
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2008, 07:38:44 AM »
Super pictures yet again Luit....you have a lovely front garden!  :)
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2008, 10:24:15 AM »
I think we should hire a helicopter so you can give us the complete overview of the tapestry of colour ;D
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2008, 01:33:34 PM »
Many, many thanks for these photos, Luit!
We can be soooo happy to have you on the forum showing such great sights!
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2008, 09:15:57 PM »
Like Lesley, my first thought was WOW, then my second was - what did it smell like?  :o
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2008, 10:23:41 PM »
Quote from: David Nicholson on April 15, 2008, 07:44:02 PM
Beautiful 'seas' of colour Luit. Next year I must try to get to Keukenhof.

Don't wait too long David. Sterling is falling..... ;D............ :D
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2008, 10:31:23 PM »
For those who are sensitive to smelling bulbfields (Lesley and others)  I can show another field.

Fritillaria field [window-view Eastside]
This means when the wind is coming from there we have to keep the windows closed...... ??? ::) :o


Quote from: ranunculus on April 16, 2008, 07:38:44 AM
Super pictures yet again Luit....you have a lovely front garden!  :)

Cliff here is our front garden:

Bulbfield [window-view westside]

Our garden beside:
Bulbfield Narcissus Bridal Crown Windowview southside
Narcissus Bridal Crown field
Narcissus Bridal Crown



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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2008, 11:04:09 PM »
Yes Luit, I can imagine what the beds of F. imperialis must smell like. DEEPLY impressed by the field of Narcissus `Bridal Crown.' Hundreds of thousands, or millions all in bloom at once. I suppose this would be a very popular variety for spring wedding bouquets and decorations.
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2008, 11:10:14 PM »
Quote from: Lesley Cox on April 16, 2008, 11:04:09 PM
DEEPLY impressed by the field of Narcissus `Bridal Crown.' Hundreds of thousands, or millions all in bloom at once. I suppose this would be a very popular variety for spring wedding bouquets and decorations.


This year there are 50 Hectares planted, and most bulbs are sold in winter/spring as potplants.
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2008, 11:19:32 PM »
Dear God! You mean 50 hectares of that one variety?
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2008, 11:32:27 PM »
Quote from: Lesley Cox on April 16, 2008, 11:19:32 PM
Dear God! You mean 50 hectares of that one variety?

Yes Lesley, there are 1687 Hectares Narcissus planted in Holland.

But there are more Narcissus of one variety alone in China.  ???
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2008, 11:45:38 PM »
Lesley,

How else would they provide for the rest of the world....?
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Re: Bulbfields in the Netherlands
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2008, 02:00:51 AM »
Well, we grow a heck of a lot ourselves :-\
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