The DutchGrown Blog

Planting Amaryllis Belladonna, known for its striking, fragrant pink flowers, adds a touch of elegance to late summer and early fall gardens. This guide will help you cultivate these beautiful blooms successfully.

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 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 Bleeding Hearts (Dicentra spectabilis) adds a touch of romantic whimsy to your garden with their iconic, heart-shaped flowers. Here’s a comprehensive guide to get these charming perennials thriving in...

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 I love to get...

Getting your bearded irises to flourish with those stunning blooms is a real joy, and honestly, they're such a breeze to care for! Let me walk you through my guide...

Filling your garden with begonias is like inviting a troupe of flamboyant dancers to perform all summer long. These shade-loving beauties, with their lush, deep green leaves and blooms that...

Sedum, commonly known as Stonecrop, is a versatile and hardy genus of succulent plants often used in gardens across the USA for its drought-tolerant and low-maintenance qualities.

Get ready to welcome fall with a dazzling show of vivid colors and stunning, exotic Nerine flowers. As your summer garden starts to wind down, these late-season stars step up...

Ready to jazz up your autumn garden? Let's dive into the world of Amarines, the show-stopping bulbs that'll keep your garden glowing with color just as your summer blooms are...

Phlox, known for their abundance of small, often fragrant flowers in the summer, are available in a range of forms from tall perennials to ground-covering or alpine types. Some varieties...

Growing Papaver, particularly the Oriental Poppy, from bare roots is a rewarding endeavor for gardeners. These plants are known for their large, showy flowers and can add a vibrant splash...