with the oldest rose fossils ever found dating to 35 million years ago. With a rich history that's riddled with symbolism and romance, roses have reigned supreme as the flower of love for centuries.

Narrator: Here at Keukenhof, 7 million bulbs are planted by hand in just three months. Spread across 80 acres, it's one of the world's largest spring flower gardens, with 800 varieties of tulips.