Dahlias: cherished for their diversity
Dahlias have become real favourites as summer-flowering bulbs in recent years. Once hampered by a rather stuffy image, this association has disappeared and they are now more popular than ever! One reason for this high regard is the diversity in heights that dahlias provide: they are available in very short varieties as well as very tall ones. This makes them suitable for any spot in the garden and absolutely adored by anyone who loves flowers.
The beautiful Dahlia is the summer bulb for the year 2017
Are you a person who loves colour and is crazy about flowers? If so, you simply have to have dahlias in your garden. This profusely flowering summer bulb is absolutely fantastic at making any kind of garden prettier. That’s because it has more than just one talent. Its flowering period, for example, lasts for months. It also produces masses of flowers, is available in hundreds of different varieties, and is even a summer bulb with a story behind it. Actually, it’s no wonder that the Dahlia was proclaimed the summer bulb for the year 2017.
Garden trends with summer bulbs
The winter is over and the first signs of spring are everywhere. One thing is clear – it’s time to start looking forwards to spending the spring and summer months outdoors. Whether it’s in the garden, on the balcony or on the garden terrace, your outside space is the only place to really unwind. And to make the most out of it, you might want some inspiration from the latest garden trends. The harmony garden, the energy garden and the unisex garden are going to be the only gardens to be seen in this year. Which one can you see yourself relaxing in?
Enjoying summer bulbs from June through October
Do flower bulbs also bloom during the summer? Absolutely! Some flower bulbs bloom during the spring, and others bloom during the summer. But when, exactly, should you plant these summer bulbs, and how can you have them flowering all summer long in your garden? The summer bulb calendar explains this and shows you at a single glance which flower bulbs you can plant to be enjoying flowers from June to the end of October.
The Hermannshof: the ultimate flower bulb garden
Attention, garden lovers! Are you looking for ways to use flower bulbs by getting inspiration from a unique garden hundreds of years old? The thousands of spring-flowering bulbs blooming in the Schau- und Sichtungsgarten Hermannshof will give you plenty of ideas to get you started on your own.
Why it’s good to plant flower bulbs with kids
Did you know that playing in a green environment and getting plants to grow are really good for children? It’s been shown by extensive research.
Many stories associated with the imperial Crown Imperial
Did you know that the Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) was one of the first plants in the world to be cultivated? With such a long history behind it, this royal highness is associated with many stories.
Kinds of flower bulbs
Some flower bulbs will emerge and bloom year after year, but not all of them. And some flower bulbs will even increase in number from 10 to 100! So what more can we say about these various kinds of flower bulbs? In short, flower bulbs can be classified into three kinds: annuals, perennials and naturalising bulbs.
Planting tulip bulbs begins by choosing them
Tulips are the world’s most favourite flower bulbs. But with so many of these garden jewels to choose from (hundreds, in fact), it’s a hard decision to make. No problem: help is at hand!
The 10 most frequently asked questions about flower bulbs
Flower bulbs are all the rage once again. You can have fun gardening with them and then be rewarded with a colourful inviting garden. Would you like to use flower bulbs but are a bit uncertain of where to start? Here are the 10 most frequently asked questions about flower bulbs to help you on your way.
