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Growing Guide: How to Grow Freesias

Growing Guide: How to Grow Freesias

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jul 29, 2022

About Freesias Freesias are exotic-looking blooms that are adored for their vibrant, funnel-shaped flowers. Freesias boast a strong and spicy/sweet fragrance, making excellent fresh cut flowers. The slender stems can...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Begonias
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Begonias

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 25, 2022

About Begonias Begonias are a genus of flowering houseplants that are most commonly used in flower beds, pots and hanging baskets. They come in several shapes, colors and sizes that...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Calla Lilies
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Calla Lilies

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 20, 2022

Your Guide to Planning, Planting, and Growing Calla Lilies About Calla Lilies Calla lilies really are a beautiful addition to any setting. Classy and long lasting, they are available in...

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How To Grow Dahlia Tubers
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How To Grow Dahlia Tubers

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 18, 2022

A summer garden is not complete without Dahlias. These beautiful flowers, native to Central America and Mexico, are bold and vibrant perennials that are easy to plant and maintain, and...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Gladiolus
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Gladiolus

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Jul 18, 2022

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...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Elephant Ears
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Elephant Ears

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 15, 2022

Elephant ear plants are bold and dramatic exotic plants that are recognisable due to their large foliage. These oversized plants that bring a tropical atmosphere to any garden have gained...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Lilies
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Lilies

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 13, 2022

About Lilies Lilium is a type of herbaceous flowering plant growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lily plants come in an abundance of colours and types. From exotic...

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Growing Guide: Planting Peony Roots In Spring
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Growing Guide: Planting Peony Roots In Spring

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 13, 2022

Peonies are one of the most popular flowers when it comes to summer blooms. Peony plants are reliable, need very little maintenance, and, like hardy perennials, they will be long-term...

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Tips for Growing and Using Gladiolus
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Tips for Growing and Using Gladiolus

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jul 13, 2022

Not only do gladiolus produce some of the most beautiful flowers in your garden but they are also super easy to grow and maintain. There is no need to prune...

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Flowering Bulbs For The Rock Garden
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Flowering Bulbs For The Rock Garden

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 29, 2022

Flowers are a great signifier of the beginning of Spring. In a rocky garden, planting flowering bulbs can brighten up dull areas with bursting colors. Varieties of dwarf bulbs can...

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The Winner's Experience in Amsterdam The Netherlands - 2022
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The Winner's Experience in Amsterdam The Netherlands - 2022

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Jun 22, 2022

When you visit our website, you’ll see a pop up giving you the opportunity to sign up to win a trip to Amsterdam: visiting the world famous flower park Keukenhof...

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Tulip La Belle Epoque
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Tulip La Belle Epoque

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Apr 11, 2022

A luxurious and fragrant tulip with more than 5 different hues in one bloom, looking different every day? Double late peony-like Tulip Belle Epoque delivers. In this blog you’ll learn...

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