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On the southern bank of the Oude IJssel river in Doetinchem, a unique project is gradually taking shape: Park of Dutch Dreams. Here, by the riverbank, a green work of art is emerging, assisted by a whole raft of celebrated flower and plant experts. The eventual result will be an 8,000 m2 park; colourful, flower-strewn and green experience, for the people of Doetinchem. At the same time, the park also serves as a magnet for plant and garden enthusiasts from both within the country and beyond.
Park of Dutch Dreams is part of a chain of touristically and ecologically interesting projects along the Oude IJssel. The Achterhoek landscape and garden designer Nico Wissing asked the renowned garden designer Piet Oudolf for the development of the park. He contributed but stipulated as a condition that other flower and plant experts also be involved in the project.
Park of Dutch Dreams is divided into six different areas. For each area a plant expert made a plant design. The work of Piet Oudolf, Jacqueline van der Kloet, Tom de Witte, Bart Hoes, Climmy Schneider and Nico Wissing can be admired.
Together, the designers have created a variation of colours and flowering plants. The garden has a different look every season. In the park 200 different species can be found. The mixture of plants provide a cohesive look and feeling to the park.
Would you as a plant lover like to discover which plants are planted in Park of Dutch Dreams?
Check then the plant overview, where the approximately 200 different types of perennials are displayed.
Around 45,000 flower bulbs have been planted in the park, creating a blooming spectacle of around 60 different species in spring.
The project is financed by the Municipality of Doetinchem and the Province of Gelderland. When it comes to planting the various borders, the garden specialists will not only be assisted by colleagues from the Netherlands and abroad, but also students from the International Agricultural University of Applied Sciences van Hall-Larenstein. A pool of volunteers will also be established, responsible for permanent maintenance of the Park of Dutch Dreams. They will be supervised by garden manager Jan de Boer, who has more than earned his spurs at the historical country estate Huis Bingerden.
Park of dutch dreams offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy. There are well-maintained walking paths and various seating areas. The park is freely accessible and can be visited at your own convenience.
For plant lovers, who want to visit the park with a group, it’s possible to arrange a guided tour.
Want to know more about the possibilities
info@parkofdutchdreams.com
We have created a magnificent animation to give you a clearer picture of what the Park of Dutch Dreams will look like. Watch and be amazed!
