Flora in the Netherlands

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

People have been placing babies on these lilies for photoshoots since the Victorian era.

The largest flower auction house in the world.

Unsurprisingly, Holland is home to one of the most magnificent flower gardens in the world.

A 'living museum' in Leiden, the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

Lombardy poplars planted to imitate the size and shape of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Reims.