The Tulip Garden

Celebrate the start of spring with a colourful look at the rich cultural history of one of the world’s most popular flowers.

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • For Members

    and general public; general booking now open

  • Tickets cost £10.00 - £12.00

Past Event
The Tulip Garden photo

Specialist flower grower and tulip expert Polly Nicholson has been cultivating historic species of tulips for more than 15 years, earning her the status of the holder of the National Collection of Tulipa (historic). On the occasion of the release of Phaidon’s The Tulip Garden, join her for an exploration of the rich cultural history of this beloved bloom, often depicted in artworks throughout the centuries, and how she has nurtured what has grown into the largest private collection of historic varieties in the United Kingdom.