Tiptoe through the tulips

Did you know that tulips are often credited as being Dutch, but they are originally though to have been a Turkish flower, before commercialisation set in? Either way, growers from the Netherlands have well and truly mastered the art of cultivating many of the world's most exquisite blooms. Every year, these, and many other stunning bulbs are organised, grown and on show for the world to see at the "Keukenhof", in Lisse, The Netherlands.
Just short of visiting the Keukenhof myself, I visited the Floriade in Canberra, where a much smaller version of brilliant flowers were on display. Simply stunning.