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Spring Starts with Thousands of Tulips at Wicked Tulips

Here’s What to Know if You’re Planning to Go

By Joyce Campbell, Macaroni KID Southern RI Publisher April 1, 2026

Wicked Tulips, New England’s Largest U-Pick Tulip Farm,
Plants Deeper Roots with North Kingstown, RI Bulb Production


Yellow and pink tulipsCourtesy of Wicked Tulips


North Kingstown, RI - Bigger field. More blooms. Even more joy.  This spring, Wicked Tulips Flower Farm unveils its most breathtaking season yet - announcing the consolidation of its two Rhode Island farms into one larger destination in North Kingstown, RI. Connecticut fans can rest easy: the beloved Preston farm remains open and blooming.

With two vibrant locations - North Kingstown, RI and Preston, CT - Wicked Tulips continues to host the largest u-pick tulip experience in New England, now featuring more color, more space, and more photo-worthy moments than ever before. By combining their former Exeter and Johnston farms into one expansive property at 140 Exeter Road in North Kingstown, founders Keriann and Jeroen Koeman have created a destination that is twice the size of previous Rhode Island farms - while continuing to welcome guests to their picturesque farm at 382 Route 164 in Preston, Connecticut.


Two children walk with a basket through tulips
Courtesy of Wicked Tulips

The 90-acre North Kingstown property isn’t just about planting more tulips - it creates the space to step into bulb production in a meaningful way. With this expansion, Wicked Tulips is becoming the first commercial tulip bulb producers in New England. By cultivating Rhode
Island–grown bulbs, the Koemans are reducing reliance on imports from Holland and investing in a more sustainable, locally rooted future for American-grown tulips.


“After years of importing bulbs from Holland, this expansion gives us the land to scale
and grow our own, right here in Rhode Island,” says Jeroen Koeman. “I’m proud to be
pioneering this for New England!”


Little child is excited to see a tulipCourtesy of Wicked Tulips

What began in 2009 with 60,000 hand-planted tulips has grown into a stunning 1.5 million- annual tulip operation, now planted by GPS guided tractor in a modern net system to plant and harvest the bulbs. While the farm’s roots include early leadership in environmentally responsible bulb growing, today the focus remains simple and joyful: creating breathtaking spring experiences while continuing to farm with care and intention.


Each spring, for approximately three short, spectacular weeks, the fields transform into oceans of color. Guests wander through vibrant rows of tulips, breathe in the sweet scent of spring, and gather armfuls of fresh-picked blooms. Whether planning a family adventure, a
romantic stroll, a friends’ day out, or the ultimate self-care moment, one thing is certain: Happiness blooms here.


A young child walks through a field of tulipsCourtesy of Wicked Tulips


Weekends frequently sell out, and tickets at the gate are not guaranteed. Opening day is
determined by the tulips themselves - Mother Nature sets this schedule.

Plan Your Visit:

Purchase tickets in advance: wickedtulips.com

Subscribe to Wicked Tulips Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/wickedtulips/wicked-tulip-news
Check the Bloom Report for real-time field updates: https://wickedtulips.com/blogs/tulip-tips-and-more
Follow on social media: Instagram: @wickedtulips Facebook: facebook.com/wickedtulips

Locations:
North Kingstown, Rhode Island (NEW Location)
140 Exeter Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852

Preston, Connecticut
382 Route 164, Preston, CT 06365

Website: wickedtulips.com


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