The DutchGrown Blog

At the end of winter the garden begins to wake up and one of its greatest pleasures is the appearance of tiny bulbs that seem to spring out of the...

Tulips are for me the icing on the cake in my gardens. Choosing the different sorts and deciding how and where to use them in designs is a particular pleasure....

At the start of summer herbaceous perennials are growing fast and many shrubs are in flower. Together they dominate the scene that was earlier the canvas for a display of...

There are few sights as beautiful as tulips in springtime.  Fortunately, you don’t need to be gifted with green fingers to be able to create your own stunning display. Just follow...

Crocus Sativus, also known as Saffron Crocus, has been cultivated and celebrated for over 2,000 years for its pretty purple flowers and highly prized stamens (saffron).

Daffodils and Narcissi are March’s birth flowers and are synonymous with the onset of Spring. Follow these simple steps in our handy How to Grow Daffodils guide and you will...

The bright-coloured petals of early-blooming crocus bulbs pushing their way through hard winter ground is a welcome sight to all gardeners. These hardy little jewels are loved for their pretty,...

Alliums are hardy, easy to grow and hugely rewarding. Even once their flowering season has ended, they remain attractive and sculptural additions to the garden for weeks afterwards. Allium bulbs...

Gorgeous Spring favourites, Hyacinths are known for their large flowers and delightful fragrance. They are winter growers (plant in Autumn) and should be dried off in the summer when the...

These jumbo tropical beauties may look like they need an expert’s touch but believe it or not Amaryllis bulbs are actually one of the easiest bulbs to grow – and...

Muscari, or Grape Hyacinths, are a quintessential Spring bulb. These gorgeous clusters of small, fat, bell-shaped flowers are available in a wide variety of pretty colours and are perfect for...

Beautiful indoor narcissus or Paperwhites are an excellent plant for indoor forcing, and their elegant flowers have become a staple element of Christmas and holiday décor.