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Down in Amsterdam a bit early for dinner with a Friend, I went to the always marvelous Botanical Garden, the Hortus Botanicus. The wind was chilly and clouds were already drifting in, but all was pleasant enough.
That is what this Young Couple of Marsh Lovers (Helophilus pendulus), European Hoverflies, experienced, I would wager. Here they're intimate on the Green of Bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta.
The Hortus Botanicus Leiden, nestled in the heart of the city, is a historical gem and a tranquil retreat. Established in 1590, it holds the distinction of being the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, with a rich collection that has grown over four centuries. Visitors can explore the Orangery from 1744, tropical greenhouses from 1938, and a winter garden from 2000, each offering a unique glimpse into the plant kingdom. The garden's commitment to education and conservation is evident through its diverse flora, including exotic species and historical plants like the old Tuliptree from 1716 and the Ginkgo from 1785. It's a place where nature's beauty is preserved and celebrated, providing a serene escape from the bustling city life.
The pretty Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam has very recently entirely renovated and replanted their succulent glass house. It's all a bit squeaky new and clean but will soon come into its own.
Here's pretty Scarlet Paintbrush, Crassula perfoliata var. minor. It hails from the dry areas of southern South Africa. No doubt it's visited at home by Hoverflies. The African continent has some 180 species of Hoverflies and a number of these are exclusive to South Africa. Eristalis tenax is not native to South Africa at all. It was introduced there from Europe possibly in the nineteenth century as it was to North America around 1875. This particular 'Amsterdam' Dronefly, though, is voraciously enjoying South-African Crassulan sweets. In fact, our Dutch Hoverfly seems quite at home on this Scarlet Paintbrush from Africa.
Here Tenax is shut out from the Cold Dutch Autumn in the pleasantly dry Tropical Glass House; it's nice to imagine that in South Africa its brothers and sisters can feast on Crassula in warmth out of doors...
May 1, 2022 - The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world. Today, there are more than 4,000 plant species growing in the garden and greenhouses. The Hortus is located in the Plantage district in the hectic center of Amsterdam. Behind the 300-year-old gates, however, the bustle of the city seems to disappear." Text from: www.dehortus.nl/en/bezoek/
The Hortus Botanicus Leiden, nestled in the heart of the city, is a historical gem and a tranquil retreat. Established in 1590, it holds the distinction of being the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, with a rich collection that has grown over four centuries. Visitors can explore the Orangery from 1744, tropical greenhouses from 1938, and a winter garden from 2000, each offering a unique glimpse into the plant kingdom. The garden's commitment to education and conservation is evident through its diverse flora, including exotic species and historical plants like the old Tuliptree from 1716 and the Ginkgo from 1785. It's a place where nature's beauty is preserved and celebrated, providing a serene escape from the bustling city life.