Photo from iamsterdam.com

Photo from iamsterdam.com

Standing the test of time

Some of the more unique plants on display include Victoria, the garden's giant water lily. When in bloom, the 154-year-old lily opens its flower every night around dusk. Also keep an eye out for the Bontanicus' centuries-old agave cactus that dates back to the Roman era.

Opening Hours

Mo -Su: 10:00 - 17:00 hour; Closed on Thursday 1 January 2015; Closed on Thursday 25 December 2014.

Address: Plantage Middenlaan 2A,1018 DD AMSTERDAM

Contact: 020 625 9021 info@dehortus.nl

Website: dehortus.nl