New tulip species named after HM
There's a new tulip species called "King Bhumibol". Klaas Koedijk, a Dutch man, had sought and obtained permission to name the tulip after Thailand's beloved monarch, HM the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
'Approval granted'
"The Royal Household Bureau says that His Majesty has already given his approval," Information Department directorgeneral Vimon Kidchob said yesterday.
Koedijk is the owner of FA P Koeddiik & Zn in The Netherlands.
Impressed with loyalty
He wishes to name the new tulip species after the Thai monarch because he is impressed with Thais' overwhelming loyalty to the King.
The loyalty was particularly evident during celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne.
Koedijk feels close to Thailand because his son used to be a computerteaching volunteer here between 2006 and 2007.
Creamy yellow flower
The "King Bhumibol" tulip has a creamy yellow flower. Measured with its stem, the tulip stands about 45 centimetres high.
The new species has been developed from the "Prince Claus" species, which is a strain from Judith Leyster.
The "Prince Claus" species is named after HM Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands.
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