The DutchGrown Blog

Fritillaria are unsung garden heroes that have been quietly ornamenting gardens and meadows for hundreds of years. These understated exotic flowers come in a variety of colours, patterns, shapes and...

The pretty little bell-shaped flowers of Snowdrops are generally the first sign of Spring, a welcome promise of brighter days and warmer climes. These ubiquitous garden favourites are hardy, easy...

Everything about Eremurus is spectacular – from the tall, striking flowers right down to the enormous and fascinating bulbs. Looking rather like a giant starfish, Eremurus bulbs have rhizomatous or...

Anemones, also known as windflowers, are easy to grow, prolific bloomers that add pops of jewel-like colour to the garden.

A member of the buttercup family, Eranthis has vibrant yellow flowers, nestled into a rich collar of green leaves. This low-maintenance award-winning beauty is a great choice for ground cover,...

Despite their name, Dutch Iris flowers have never grown wild in Holland. These beautiful orchid-like flowers are in fact the results of clever hybridisation by Dutch growers of iris species...

Chionodoxa, also known as Glory of the Snow, are one of the earliest Spring bulbs to bloom. These fantastic little gems are very versatile and all-round top performers.

Hyacinthoides, also known as Spanish Bluebells, are exceedingly pretty flowers that are characterised by their clusters of delicate bell-shaped flowers.

Ixia flowers are another underrated flower that should be a more familiar sight in gardens across the country. Brightly coloured, low maintenance and easy to naturalise.

Dichelostemma (Firecracker Flower) is a striking flower that makes a perfect addition to mixed herbaceous borders with its tall, exotic-looking blooms.

Camassia, also known as Indian Hyacinth, is a beautiful and hardy bloom, prized for its long-lasting vivid blue flowers. This late-Spring / early-Summer beauty is one of the easiest bulbs...