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How Long Do Tulips Bloom?
Bulb Info

How Long Do Tulips Bloom?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

How Long Do Tulips Bloom? They Bring Vibrant Color to a Spring Garden, But How Long Do Tulips Bloom? Whether planted on their own or combined with other bulbs such...

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How Deep Do You Plant Tulip Bulbs?
How-to Guides

How Deep Do You Plant Tulip Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

How Deep Do You Plant Tulip Bulbs? How Deep Do You Plant Tulip Bulbs For Colorful Blooms in Spring? Thanks to their brilliant colors and graceful shapes, tulips are one...

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Do Tulips Come Back Every Year?
Bulb Info

Do Tulips Come Back Every Year?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2019

Do Tulips Come Back Every Year? Look After Tulips Properly and They’ll Reward You With More Blooms Next Year Tulips are the perfect way to add the wow factor to...

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Tulips – Dutch Pride in Bloom
Featured Varieties

Tulips – Dutch Pride in Bloom

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on May 08, 2019

As Dutch as windmills and wooden shoes, tulips will bring instant delight to any lawn, vase or balcony. In this blog we’ll look at the characteristics of various subspecies, and...

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Featured variety: Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Featured Varieties

Featured variety: Darwin Hybrid Tulips

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Sep 30, 2018

Beloved for their striking colors as well as their sturdiness, Darwin Hybrid Tulips have been a gardener’s favorite for nearly 70 years now. A classic in public spaces and a...

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Featured Variety: Parrot Tulips
Featured Varieties

Featured Variety: Parrot Tulips

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Aug 04, 2018

These flamboyant stunners look good in any garden. Find out where they come from, how to plant and care for them, and which of these show stoppers we sell.

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Are Tulips Annual or Perennial?
Planting Tips

Are Tulips Annual or Perennial?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on May 29, 2018

Officially Tulips are perennials. So why do they often not come back after one season? Or at least not as beautiful and plentiful as the first time? The explanation is...

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7 Gorgeous Tulips for Bouquets and Vases
Featured Varieties

7 Gorgeous Tulips for Bouquets and Vases

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Apr 30, 2018

Freshly cut tulips brighten up your home and your life. In this blog we will look at 7 gorgeous DutchGrown tulip varieties that are perfectly suited for bouquets and vases....

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The Black Tulip
Garden Design

The Black Tulip

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 02, 2017

The Black Tulip   Black flowers have a certain magic, and when those flowers are tulips, you can be sure of getting something truly dramatic. Although black tulips are relatively...

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The Sweet Scent of Tulips, Daffodils & Hyacinths
Planting Tips

The Sweet Scent of Tulips, Daffodils & Hyacinths

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 10, 2017

Have you ever traveled to the flower fields? During springtime there are lots of them in The Netherlands. The beautiful sweet perfume fills the air and it is pure joy...

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Variety Spotlight Series: Giant Darwin Tulips
Featured Varieties

Variety Spotlight Series: Giant Darwin Tulips

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on May 08, 2017

Growing tulips in your garden is easier than you may have realized – particularly when you choose Giant Darwin tulips. Simply plant your bulbs in a sunny spot with well-drained...

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Seeing Double! Double Flowering Tulips
Featured Varieties

Seeing Double! Double Flowering Tulips

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 08, 2016

What is something that you enjoy? Now double it! This is how I feel when I’m walking through a beautiful spring garden and I get the pleasure of seeing a...

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Meet Ben, our Flower Bulb Specialist

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