The DutchGrown Blog

Growing Guide: How to Grow Geranium
Geraniums are hardy, vibrant blooms perfect for any garden. They are fantastic for pollinators such as bees and hoverflies, providing a long season of nectar and pollen. Hardy geraniums can...
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Hostas
Hostas are shade-loving perennials that can transform any shaded garden into a greenscape that looks vibrant from spring to autumn. Setting them apart from other perennials is the rich and...
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Dicentras
Dicentras, commonly known as "Bleeding Heart," get their name from their plump, heart-shaped flowers. Dicentras adore the shade and bloom in spring. These flowers come in beautiful pink, purple, red,...
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Liatris
Liatris plants are captivating herbaceous perennials that feature striking vertical columns of intriguing blooms, reminiscent of feather dusters. These small flower spikes gracefully descend and arrange themselves in beautiful clusters,...
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Delphinium
Delphiniums are beautiful flowering plants that belong to the family, Ranunculaceae. They are known for their tall, showy spikes of vibrant flowers, which make them popular choices in gardens and...
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Helleborus
Helleborus, commonly known as hellebores or Lenten roses, are a genus of perennial flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. They are native to Europe and parts of Asia, and...
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Iris
Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) is a stunning perennial plant known for its elegant blooms and graceful foliage. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you successfully grow Siberian Iris in your...
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)
Red Hot Poker is also known by its scientific name, Kniphofia and also given the nickname, Torch Lily. A beautiful and radiant plant that can add life and colour to...
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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...
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Growing 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...
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Growing 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...
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A 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...
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