This spring, I took a trip to The Netherlands to see one of the greatest displays of tulips - Keukenhof's tulip festival. Tulips have always topped the list of my favorite spring bulbs and seeing them planted en masse - approximately seven million bulbs - was truly breath-taking. What I didn't expect was to walk away with was a newfound love for fringed tulips.
I'd never seen as many types of tulips in one place as I did when I went to Keukenhof and the fringed tulips instantly caught my eye. Also known as parrot tulips, these bulbs are identifiable by their serrated petals that add a softness to their appearance. I was fortunate enough to visit a Dutch grower's nursery during my visit where I learned these dazzling beauties aren't hugely popular in either the US or the UK. This is perhaps because they aren't obvious choices for a cottage garden style where tulips are often grown.
