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See the bulb capital at its most dazzling

We chatted to bulb expert Hendrik van Zijl to find out where the best places are in Nieuwoudtville and surrounds to experience the annual wildflower extravaganza.

The Northern Cape town of Nieuwoudtville on the Bokkeveld Plateau is rightly famous for its breathtaking natural wildflower display from June to September. Bulbs thrive here thanks to the unique conditions: besides five different soil types in the area, this is

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