Flower bulbs
Flower bulbs are the real show pieces in any garden and on any patio or balcony Some flower bulbs are even suitable for indoors! With just a few exceptions, they appear in the spring or summer, so you can enjoy the most beautiful colours, fragrances and shapes. Although flower bulbs are extremely popular with plant fans, there's still plenty to learn about them. Did you know the difference between spring-flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils, crocuses) and summer-flowering ones (dahlias, gladiolus)? And did you know that most of them also attract bees and butterflies? We answer more of these questions for you and we can also help you to use bulbs in all shapes and sizes to design your living environment.
Allium: The perfect flower bulb for spring and summer
Alliums can be planted again in the autumn. There are up to 700 varieties of alliums so you have plenty of choice for in the garden. They are all perennial bulbs, so they bloom seve...
Bare-rooted plants: sustainable, chic and back in
Bare-rooted plants are becoming increasingly popular and it's easy to see why. But quite likely you don't know exactly what they are or what to do with them. Let us explain, in this bl...
Caring for flower bulbs after flowering
After they bloom, all flower bulbs begin the process of producing nutrients for the following year's flowers. That's why tulips in bulb fields are trimmed: the flowers are cut off at a...
Caring for lilies
The lily (Lilium) is beautiful in the garden, on the patio or balcony. Will you want to combine lilies in a border with other garden plants? Or do you prefer to ...
Everything you need to know about tulips
Over the years, the tulip has become a symbol of the Netherlands. Originally, however, tulips did not come from the Netherlands but from Turkey. Tulipa is the Latin name of the tuli...
Fritillaries: bluebells for later in the spring
Where snowdrops indicate that spring is on the way, the bell-shaped flowers of fritillaries tend to mark the end of the season. Fritillaries come in lots of different varieties, shapes...
Gardening 2.0: Combining perennials and summer bulbs
Can you already picture what you're going to plant when spring arrives? Our article "Planting bulbs in the spring = a sea of flowers in the summer!" talked about all the ins and out...
High quality flower bulbs: what to look out for
It's finally time to get back outside and plant some bulbs. Flower bulbs can give to your garden, balcony or terrace a wonderful lift. But did you know that ther...
How to care for an amaryllis
The amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a real eye-catcher in your home or garden. Amaryllis are popular plants and are spectacularly effective due to their colour and size. Choose from 70 to...
How to plant, grow and care for daffodil bulbs
Award winning bulbs Did you know that our daffodil bulbs won a Dutch award for best bulb? According to the Dutch independent test, our daffodils have the most beautiful and richest fl...
Hyacinths are charming spring flowers
Hyacinths come in a range of overwhelming colours, from pink to white and from yellow to blue. The flower also represents loveliness, gentleness and joy, making it the perfect spring f...
Narcissi are the first ray of sunshine in spring
Narcissi will fill your garden or balcony with cheerful colour in spring. These well-known yellow trumpets are springtime-flowering bulbs, This means that you plant them in the autumn ...
Naturalising flower bulbs and plants
Flower bulbs, who doesn't love them? Enjoy the vibrant colours and delicious scents in the spring. Planting flower bulbs is fun. Some prefer to plant bulbs only once and to have them ...
Planting and care of dahlias
Dahlias are a colourful addition to every garden. Dahlias owe their great popularity to their many colours, varieties and shapes. Dahlias bloom lavishly from summer to the first frost....
Planting bulbs in the spring = a sea of flowers in the summer!
Spring is approaching, which means flower bulb time is on the way. Not only do autumn bulbs pop out of the ground and reveal their fragrances and colours, but spring bulbs can b...
Planting lilies
Lilies are wonderful flowers that are also regarded as the symbol of the beauty of nature. The popular lily (Lilium) can be combined perfectly with other flower bulbs and garden pla...
Potted flower bulbs
Do you have a balcony, terrace or rooftop terrace? Consider planting flower bulbs in pots! Potted flower bulbs are very easy and fun. Create your mini-garden on your balcony or terrace...
Spring fever starts with crocuses
Once the crocuses (crocus) start to flower, you know spring is just around the corner! A sunny day in February may still be winter, but all of a sudden they simply pop up out of the s...
Tips & tricks for planting flower bulbs
Would you like a sea of flowers in your garden in spring and summer? Then flower bulbs are the perfect answer. You have an endless amount of choice, so you can create a lovely array...
Top 5 most eccentric flower bulbs
Plant lovers everywhere enjoy the variety of colours that flower bulbs bring to the spring season. These unusual flower bulbs look different and more exotic than the rest. Unconvention...
Top 5 most special flower bulb packs
Flower bulb packs help you avoid "choice overload" when purchasing flower bulbs. The most beautiful colours, the loveliest fragrances and just the right sizes have been pre-selected ...
Planting bulbs in the spring = a sea of flowers in the summer!
Spring is approaching, which means flower bulb time is on the way. Not only do autumn bulbs pop out of the ground and reveal their fragrances and colours, but spring bulbs can b...
Bare-rooted plants: sustainable, chic and back in
Bare-rooted plants are becoming increasingly popular and it's easy to see why. But quite likely you don't know exactly what they are or what to do with them. Let us explain, in this bl...
Planting and care of dahlias
Dahlias are a colourful addition to every garden. Dahlias owe their great popularity to their many colours, varieties and shapes. Dahlias bloom lavishly from summer to the first frost....
Fritillaries: bluebells for later in the spring
Where snowdrops indicate that spring is on the way, the bell-shaped flowers of fritillaries tend to mark the end of the season. Fritillaries come in lots of different varieties, shapes...
Potted flower bulbs
Do you have a balcony, terrace or rooftop terrace? Consider planting flower bulbs in pots! Potted flower bulbs are very easy and fun. Create your mini-garden on your balcony or terrace...
Caring for flower bulbs after flowering
After they bloom, all flower bulbs begin the process of producing nutrients for the following year's flowers. That's why tulips in bulb fields are trimmed: the flowers are cut off at a...
Hyacinths are charming spring flowers
Hyacinths come in a range of overwhelming colours, from pink to white and from yellow to blue. The flower also represents loveliness, gentleness and joy, making it the perfect spring f...
Narcissi are the first ray of sunshine in spring
Narcissi will fill your garden or balcony with cheerful colour in spring. These well-known yellow trumpets are springtime-flowering bulbs, This means that you plant them in the autumn ...