Inspirational Gardens Keukenhof
Strolling through the park visitors get inspired to accomplish the same in their own gardens. Everyone would love to have a sparkling ribbon of spring flowers winding through the garden, a river of blue Muscari nestled among the trees or perhaps a border in which the most special tulips show their beauty.
To give a more specific impression how surprisingly different flower bulbs can be used in a domestic garden, Keukenhof has created seven Inspirational Gardens. The gardens ranging in size from 50 to 120 m², each has their own feel and trend, modern to romantic, robust to sweet.
The Inspirational gardens are developed in co-operation with several international media:
De Telegraaf/Vrouw, www.telegraaf.nl/vrouw
Hobbytuin/Jardin et Loisirs www.hobbytuin.be
Tuin & Co, www.buiteninspiratie.nl
Mein Schöner Garten, www.mein-schoener-garten.de
Allt om trädgård, www.alltomtradgard.se
The Garden (Royal Horticultural Society), www.rhs.org.uk
Rob Verlinden, www.robsgrotetuinverbouwing.nl
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Historical garden
The historical garden is one of the most striking Keukenhof attractions. An oasis that lives and breathes the atmosphere of a historic castle garden. Various collections of historical spring bulbs and tuberous plants are on display, including old tulip varieties from the Hortus Bulborum and 17th-century daffodils. Species that were sometimes cultivated for hundreds of years and are now almost impossible to buy. It is an unknown fact that, in early spring, this is also the warmest spot in Keukenhof, on the benches lining the slate wall.
Clusius at Keukenhof
In our historical garden we have recently added the reconstruction of eight flowerbeds from the oldest Dutch Botanical garden, the Hortus botanicus in Leiden (from 1590). Under the watchful eye of founder Carolus Clusius, albeit in the form of a bust, ancient varieties of tulips and crocus, anemones, fritillaria and lilies are in glorious bloom. A visit to the historical garden is a walk through the highpoints of Dutch flower bulb history.
Forest Garden
Theme: upcycling
The changing society requires a new way of thinking. The garden as an alternative workplace, innovative reuse of materials, making conscious choices between global and local. Creative objects ensure a personal touch. On the waterfront large groups of proud flower bulbs in yellow and orange between indigenous wild plants combined with flaming red as a sturdy contrast.
Rob's collectors garden
Theme: Wellness
Nothing feels better than to relax in your own garden after a hard day’s work!
Rob Verlinden proves it in this Wellness garden he created for the TV show Robs Grote Tuinverbouwing of SBS 6. This garden can be as luxurious as you want it to be. Choose a wood-fired bath, a luxurious spa, an electric or wood-burning sauna. The special barefoot trail is achievable for everyone. Put of your shoes and experience the great feeling of walking through the garden on your bare feet.
Circular garden
CIRCULAR GARDEN Theme: romantic dream garden
The round shapes of the garden design repeat themselves in the planting. The circular pink border with tulips, hyacinths and anemones is surrounded by delicate white flower bulbs. Enchanting findings reflect the nostalgic beauty. Escape the hectic of today and dream away in this romantic garden.
Outdoor Room
outtdoor room Theme: share
Sharing strengthens the social connectedness. The garden as a meeting place. Exchange flower bulbs, plants and knowledge with the neighbours, share garden happiness. The orange and yellow coloured tulips, daffodils and Fritillaria stand for warmth and security. Brainstorm on creative ideas to plant flower bulbs and enjoy the beauty of spring together.
Urban garden
Urban garden Theme: tasty
Exuberant flowering bulbs under a haze of fruit blossoms. Useful and funny ways of easy gardening in the city are a topic nowadays. Vertically stackable planters create a cheerful flower wall combined with herbs and vegetables. A vegetable garden on a square meter, a new kind of ‘fast-food’.
Ready-made purchased flower bulbs on pot ensure a rapid metamorphosis of the garden. This really is a garden for gourmets and bon vivants.
Deck Garden
Deck garden Theme: temptation
Flower borders in sensual shades aligned like a necklace in the green. Each bead has its unique flower bulb mixture. Raised borders with espaliers above a tempting flower design function as garden dividers. Flower containers planted with sensational tulips float above the twinkling water. Discover the beauty of flower bulbs in this feminine garden.
Patio Garden
PATIO GARDEN Theme: true colours
Nowadays everything is possible. Technical developments create unlimited possibilities. The nature as lab, daring combinations with colour in the lead. Flower bulbs and plants function as architectural elements. Borders each have a unique colour and style. A creative garden full of exiting contrasts.
Opening times: 22 March to 20 May 2012
open from 8.00 a.m. to 19.30 p.m. daily
(ticket office closes at 18.00 p.m.).
Including all Sundays and public holidays.
Flower Parade: 21 April 2012
Keukenhof? That’s the place to see spring blossom. The park is unique, world famous, and has been one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands for sixty years now. Haven’t seen Keukenhof? Then you haven’t seen the Netherlands. You won’t find such an abundance of colours and fragrances anywhere else. More than seven million flowers form a glorious decor for the most beautiful photos. Come to Keukenhof and enjoy the ultimate spring feeling, the wonderful works of art, the surprising insipration gardens and the many flower shows.
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