The DutchGrown Blog

The life cycle of your flower bulbs
What happens to the bulbs you planted this fall once they’re in the ground? In this blog we’re taking a look at the life cycle of flower bulbs, and we’re...
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Planting your flower bulbs somewhere else....
Why not plant your flower bulbs somewhere else this fall? There are many more possible places to grow your beloved blooms than your flowerbeds and terra cotta pots alone…
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A White (and Red) Christmas with Paperwhites and Amaryllis
What do you associate with Christmas? A decorated tree? Mulled wine, turkey and gifts? Why not add Paperwhites and Amaryllis to that list? In this blog we’ll talk about how...
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Featured Variety: Trumpet Daffodils
Trumpet daffodils are the ultimate early-spring flowers. Strong, beautiful and perennial, these naturalizers will turn any garden into a feast for the eyes.
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Caring for your flower bulbs once they’ve arrived
At DutchGrown we plan our deliveries in such a way that your flower bulbs are at their most ‘plantable’ when they arrive at your door. But if for whatever reason...
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Featured variety: Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Beloved for their striking colors as well as their sturdiness, Darwin Hybrid Tulips have been a gardener’s favorite for nearly 70 years now. A classic in public spaces and a...
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Preparing your soil for flower bulb planting
To get the best flowers from your bulbs, you need the best soil. A well-drained flower bed filled with the right nutrients is easier to get than you might think,...
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When is the best time to plant my flower bulbs?
Spring bulbs should be planted in fall, but when in fall exactly? It all depends on the temperature of the soil and where you live. In this blog we will...
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DutchGrown Flower Bulb Collections: Less Hassle, More Joy
Choosing individual flower bulb varieties to go together in your garden can be great fun, but sometimes choosing and deciding can get overwhelming. Why not let DutchGrown’s specially selected collections...
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Lasagna Planting: Layering Flower Bulbs for Constant Blooming
Stacking different varieties in one container for non-stop blooming? It’s possible with lasagna planting, which makes layered growing fun and easy with fabulous results.
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Gardening for a healthy body and mind
Working in your garden will give you beautiful flowers and lush greenery, but there is an extra bonus to be had: Gardening is proven to be extremely healthy. It lowers...
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Dutch Masters: Painting Beautiful Flower Bulbs
In the 17th century the Dutch economy was booming, and an enormous amount of beautiful paintings were commissioned by the newly rich to showcase their wealth. The still lifes of...
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- All Flower Bulbs
- All Spring Planted Bulbs
- Alliums
- Alocasia
- Amarine
- Amaryllis
- Amaryllis Belladonna
- Anemones
- Arisaema
- Artichoke Thistle
- Astilbe
- Astrantia
- Baby's Breath
- Bearded Iris
- Begonias
- Bleeding Hearts
- Calla Lilies
- Camassia
- Cardoon
- Chionodoxa
- Columbine
- Coneflower
- Convallaria
- Crocus
- Daffodils
- Dahlias
- Day Lily
- Delphiniums
- Dicentra
- Dichelostemma
- Echinacea
- Elephant Ears
- Eranthis
- Eremurus
- Eucomis
- Foxtail Lilies
- Fritillaria
- Galanthus
- Geranium
- Geum
- Giant Snowflake
- Gladiolus
- Glory of the Snow
- Gloxinia
- Grape Hyacinths
- Gypsophila
- Hellebores
- Hostas
- Hyacinthoides
- Hyacinths
- Incarvillea
- Irises
- Italian Anemones
- Italian Ranunculus
- Ixia
- Larkspurs
- Leucojum
- Lilies
- Lily of the Valley
- Masterwort
- Mixture
- Monarda
- Muscari
- Nerine
- Oriental Poppy
- Ornithogalum
- Oxalis
- Papaver
- Paperwhites
- peonies
- Phlox
- Pulmonaria
- Puschkinia
- Ranunculus
- Red Hot Poker
- Saffron Crocus
- Scilla
- Sedum
- Shamrock
- Siberian Iris
- Siberian Squill
- Snowdrops
- Spanish Bluebells
- Striped Squill
- Swamp Milkweed
- Tricyrtis (Toad Lily)
- Tuberoses
- Tulips
- Winter Aconite
- Zantedeschia