From the sunny warmth of the “Soomerschoon” (tulip 69), we move to the icy beauty of the “IJslijf”. This name, both intriguing and mysterious, doesn’t give us a clear indication of why it was given to this tulip.
The “IJslijf” has predominantly white flowers, reminiscent of a snow-covered landscape or an icy winter morning.
Perhaps the name was chosen to reflect the pure, pristine color of the tulip, or maybe there was a grower whose heart was as cold as winter but still found a place for love for this special flower.
Although we don’t know the precise reason behind the name, we can appreciate the beauty and unique appearance of the “IJslijf”. Like a frozen landscape waiting for the spring sun to thaw it, this tulip embodies the passage of time and the cycles of nature.
The theme of the 99 NFT tulips in different art styles for the “IJslijf” is ‘icy winter’, symbolizing the purity and chilliness of this tulip. But despite the cold connotations of the name, there is something deeply warm and appealing in the simple beauty of this flower.
Ninetynine Tulips 