You were right about those varieties that looked like carnations.
From far away, at first, I thought why they are growing carnations !!! But when I went closer, I was surprised to see the shape and shades because I have never seen them before. They are also not available in the local flower market always. I think some shops in Amsterdam sell these tulips but mostly bulbs. I wish I could buy that flower pot for myself but I don't have any place to grow tulips right now...
prefer the simple, solid colours.
You should come to NL once...
Happy Saturday and have a good weekend...
One day. I have so many places still on my bucket list:-)