The tulip – Ottawa's official flower – was given as a gift in perpetuity to the Canadian people for having provided safe harbour to the Dutch Royal Family during the German Occupation of the Netherlands.
Today, over 1 million bulbs bloom throughout the Tulip Route.
A traditional 'Canadian' look in front of the parliament buildings.
Across the river in Quebec the displays continue.
While the tulips get most of the attention in their coloured-themed beds, I prefer the naturalized look of the daffodils that were also blooming along the banks of the canal.
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Sharing with Floral Friday Fotos, Today's Flowers, Fertilizer Friday,
Tuesday Garden Party, Home Sweet Garden Party
Sharing with Floral Friday Fotos, Today's Flowers, Fertilizer Friday,
Tuesday Garden Party, Home Sweet Garden Party
Thank zou for this post that shows me our favourite haunts in Ottawa. I particularly enjoyed tha view of Parliament House across the water.
ReplyDeleteThe canals are beautifully maintained, it was a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
DeleteWhat a great gift to Canada.
ReplyDeleteCertainly lots and lots of people enjoy them, there were some serious crowds - which is great to see.
DeleteSo beautiful with lots of tulips!
ReplyDeleteVery, very beautiful.
DeleteVery beautiful tulips !
ReplyDeleteThere were lots of great colour combos to choose from.
DeleteBeautiful photos, Derek and thanks for visiting my little blog. I laughed at your comments all the zones you've gardened in. I went to a garden presentation the other night and the speaker was talking about 'pushing the zones" and trying plants from a zone of two further south. Kind of scary when u think about warming of the climate though.
ReplyDeleteSome of my Crocosmia seem to be coming back even though we had a rally, really cold winter here, so you never know.
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