Tulips
Tulips are the most famous Dutch flowers. Most of the tulips in the world are grown in Holland. In the wild, tulips grow around the Mediterranean and throughout Asia. Tulips were first introduced in Holland in the 16th century.
Tulips are famous for being the subject of history’s first economic bubble: Tulip mania. Shortly before the bubble burst in 1637, a single tulip bulb could be worth as much as a house! Over the course of the 20th century tulips have become increasingly popular. Tulips make up about half of all flower bulbs grown in Holland. The tulip has become a true Dutch icon, welcoming visitors from around the world.