Southlanders had an opportunity to view more than 30 varieties of vibrant and colourful tulips at Triflor NZ's open day at Edendale on Monday.
Operations manager Rudi Verplancke said it was the only chance of the year for the public to get close to the flowers.
"People call me every day asking to visit here, but we are not a tourist attraction — we are a business".
![Horizon Flowers New Zealand staff Tansy Thompson (left) and Megan Williams among the stunning 15ha paddock of tulips on the Dacre-Lorneville Rd. Photo / Luisa Girao](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/NIKABTIYJOTH6Q5PNX6NMJACPM.jpg?auth=958a3c804caf4e814b824b037aca9c261c6b90c1129395d03150753e794ce551&width=16&height=14&quality=70&smart=true)
Verplancke said the event also was a fundraiser for the Edendale Presbyterian Church, Edendale Scouts and Wyndham Pioneer Lions Club.