The DutchGrown Blog

You have probably noticed it. On television, in wedding bouquets, in garden photography and all over the corners of the internet where people share their favourite outdoor spaces: the romantic...

Somewhere on an online marketplace right now, someone is selling seeds for a dahlia tree covered in sky-blue blooms. It's a lovely image. It's also impossible, twice over. Dahlias don't grow as trees,...

Hosta RED NINJA ('Nk2021') — RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2026 The Hosta That Changes Everything Meet the plant the horticultural world has been talking about since Chelsea Flower...

When peonies are sold as bare roots, they can look unfamiliar to gardeners seeing them for the first time. They do not resemble a plant in a pot, and that...

We’re delighted to introduce Emily Tasker, who many of you may know from Instagram as @my_cotswold_garden. We recently sat down with her for a special interview to talk all things...

The Tulip is one of the world's most iconic flowering plants. Tulip flowers have a simple, elegant beauty with different flower shapes that has been attracting gardeners for hundreds of...

Dahlias are true sun lovers, but they are very sensitive to frost. That’s why gardeners in colder climates dig up the Dahlia tubers and store them over the winter to...

Bee Balm (Monarda) is a classic cottage garden favourite that gardeners adore. Not only for its fantastic colours, but also for its fragrant foliage. Monarda will attract the attention of...

Lungwort (Pulmonaria) is a perennial plant favoured in gardens for its captivating blooms and exceptional foliage. Named after the mottled leaves, it is a charming addition to shade gardens and...

With over 3,000 registered varieties and 150 different species, it’s safe to say that Tulips are one of the most iconic and beloved flowers in the world. Coming in various...

Gladiolus, or Sword Lily, is a garden favourite with its tall flower spikes and colourful blooms. Not only do these eye-catching flowers add a splash of colour outdoors, but they...

A summer garden is not complete without Dahlias. These beautiful flowers, native to Central America and Mexico, are bold and vibrant perennials that are easy to plant and maintain, and...