The “Admirael Krijntge” is a historical tulip of which few details are known, but the name offers some clues.
In Old Dutch, ‘Admirael’ means admiral, a title often bestowed upon tulips of high status. From this, it could be inferred that the “Admirael Krijntge” was once considered a prominent and respected tulip.
The name ‘Krijntge’ is an old-fashioned, now virtually forgotten name that was common mainly in the Netherlands and Flanders. It was a common female name, carrying a tone of nostalgia and charm from bygone times.
Visually, the “Admirael Krijntge” is a tulip with white petals adorned with striking red stripes. Admiral tulips were usually red in color.
Although the tulip is not very well known, its presence reminds us of the rich and complex history of tulip cultivation in the Netherlands. Its silent beauty is a testament to the evolution of the tulip, a flower deeply intertwined with Dutch culture since the 17th century.
If you have any clues or insights into the history of the ‘Admirael Krijntge’, please do not hesitate to let us know. Together, we can unravel the secrets of this fascinating tulip.
The portrait of the “Admirael Krijntge” from the physical collection, serves as the inspiration for the corresponding 99 NFT tulips. The ‘Krijntge’ NFT tulips are themed ‘feminine’.
Ninetynine Tulips 