The DutchGrown Blog
Growing Guide: How to Grow Astilbe
Astilbe, also known as ‘False goat’s beard’ is a beautiful and versatile perennial plant known for its vibrant, feathery flowers and attractive foliage. It blooms flowers in various shades, from...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Echinacea
Growing echinacea is a great way to add colour and diversity to your summer garden. Also known as Coneflowers, are herbaceous perennials of the daisy family. They have large daisy-like...
Read moreGrowing Guide: How to Grow Peonies
Have you ever witnessed the splendid sight of peonies in full bloom? If you have, it's an experience that leaves a lasting impression. If you've been longing to have your own...
Read moreA simple guide to growing beautiful Tulips from bulbs
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...
Read moreGrowing Guides: How to grow Crocus Sativus (Saffron Crocus)
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).
Read moreGrowing Guides: How to Grow Daffodils and Narcissus
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...
Read moreGrowing Guides: How to grow Crocus bulbs
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,...
Read moreGrowing Guides: How to Grow Allium bulbs
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...
Read moreGrowing Guides: How to grow Hyacinths
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...
Read moreHow to grow Jumbo Amaryllis
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...
Read moreGrowing Guides: How to grow Muscari (Grape Hyacinths)
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...
Read moreGrowing Guides: How to Grow Paperwhite Bulbs
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.
Read moreGardening challenges?
- Agapanthus
- Alliums
- Amarine
- Amaryllis
- Amaryllis Belladonna
- Anemone
- Astilbe
- Astrantia (Masterwort)
- Bearded Iris
- Begonia
- Calla Lily
- Camassia
- Cardoon (Artichoke Thistle)
- Chionodoxa
- Cobra Lily (Arisaema)
- Columbines (Aquilegia)
- Crocus
- Daffodils
- Dahlias
- Daylily (Hemerocallis)
- Delphinium
- Dicentra
- Dichelostemma
- Dutch Iris
- Dwarf Iris
- Echinacea
- Eranthis
- Eremurus
- Fritillaria
- Galanthus
- Geranium
- Geum
- Giant Snowflake
- Gladiolus
- Glory of the Snow
- Grape Hyacinths
- Gypsophila (Baby's Breath)
- Helleborus
- Hosta
- Hyacinthoides
- Hyacinths
- Iris
- Italian Ranunculus
- Ixia
- Leucojum
- Liatris
- Lilies
- Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)
- Lupin
- Muscari
- Narcissus
- Nerine
- Ornithogalum
- Papaver
- Papaver (Oriental Poppy)
- Paperwhites
- Peonies
- Perennials
- Phlox
- Puschkinia
- Ranunculus
- Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)
- Saffron Crocus
- Scilla
- Sedum (Stonecrop)
- Siberian Squill
- Snowdrops
- Spanish Bluebells
- Striped Squill
- Tricyrtis (Toad Lily)
- Tuberose (Polianthes)
- Tulips
- Winter Aconite