The bulb grower 'caps' his plants. That is, he has cut the flowers off the plants and now the food the plant makes does not go to the flower, but to the bulbs in the ground. These grow bigger and stronger as a result.
These tulips have survived the "heading" and may continue to bloom on your wall
My name is Pieter van Roijen and I am a part-time photographer with my roots in Rotterdam. Many of my photos were taken in and around this metropolis on the Meuse, but also nature and landscapes at home and abroad. In addition to nature and landscape photography, I.. Read more…