The DutchGrown Blog

Few blooms captivate the imagination quite like the Baby's Breath. With its delicate, airy appearance and timeless charm, this beloved flower holds a special place in the hearts of flower...

Read the 7 fun facts about peonies that might surprise you. Peonies are among the oldest plants in the world.

In the Netherlands, where fields of tulips have always been a colourful part of spring, there's a surprising new twist. Robots are joining the party! Every year, the flowers come...

In a ceremonial event at the Keukenhof Gardens, Joanne Roper, the British Ambassador to the Netherlands, had the honour of naming a new tulip variety: the Tulipa 'King Charles III'.This...

Lily of the Valley, also known as Convallaria majalis, is a perennial plant renowned for its slender stems adorned with delicate, bell-shaped white blooms. Emitting a sweet fragrance, these blooms...

Spring has arrived, a whole month early, according to Dutch scientists! Indeed, your daffodils and daisies are blooming weeks before they're due, with climate change to blame. This revelation isn't...

Planting Gypsophila, commonly known as Baby's Breath, brings a delicate and airy touch to gardens and floral arrangements with its cloud-like clusters of tiny white flowers. Here's a comprehensive guide...

Planting Artichoke Thistle, also known as Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus), brings a bold, architectural element to your garden with its striking, silvery-blue foliage and large thistle-like flowers. Here's a comprehensive guide...

Planting Astrantia, or Masterwort, is like adding a sprinkle of starlight to your garden. Their intricate, star-shaped blooms are a real conversation starter, and here's how to grow them:

Gladiolus, also known as Sword Lily, is a stunning perennial flower that blooms in the summer. The name is actually derived from the Latin word for sword, ‘gladius’. The many...

Agapanthus, also known as African Lily, are stunning and vibrant flowers that can thrive in your gardens. They are easy to grow and relatively pest and disease-resistant. Follow these steps...

Veronica Longifolia, commonly known as 'Speedwells,' is a prized, easy-to-grow perennial with a long blooming period, cherished by gardeners. Their spiky, colourful flowers elegantly rise, attracting butterflies.