Poor Tulip Harvest Drives Prices Up by 30-50% in Germany

Excessive rain and frost over the past two years have led to reduced supply and lower quality tulips, impacting consumers and retailers alike.

Tulip prices in Germany have risen 30-50% compared to last year, with a 10-stem bundle now costing around €4.99 to €7.99 depending on the variety and region.
The poor harvest is attributed to two years of heavy rainfall and frost, which stunted tulip bulb growth and reduced yields to 70-80% of typical levels.
Many tulips sold in Germany are imported from the Netherlands, the world's largest tulip producer, where over half of 28,000 hectares of flower fields are dedicated to tulips.
Retailers like Blume 2000 and Rewe report higher wholesale costs but are not fully passing these increases onto customers, despite quality concerns.
Tulips remain a popular springtime symbol, with demand driven by their association with color and renewal after winter, despite similar price increases for other spring flowers like daffodils and hyacinths.