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Top-10 pink flowers for the border of your dreams
Are you ready to add a touch of pink to your life? Pink bulb flowers,...
Plant flower bulbs now to boost biodiversity and improve the climate
Did you know that we are not the only species that experience happiness through flower...
Outdoors is the new indoors
Turn your garden, patio or balcony into an extension of your living room with flower...
Create a cosy outdoor area with colourful pre-forced bulbs
It works both for balconies and (rooftop) terraces. Make your outdoor space cosy with colourful...
A balcony filled with flowers
A balcony filled with flowers really lifts your mood! You can easily create a cheerful...
Blissful butterflies and buzzy bees
With Alliums, you bring a real winner into your garden. Allium is not only a...
Garden happiness with flowering bulbs
Good things come in small packages. A piece of chocolate, a hug from your dog...
Garden trend 2024 – Meaningful Earth
The environmental concerns that have kept our minds occupied for several seasons now are reflected...
100% tulips
Have you always wanted to have a 'mini Keukenhof' in your own garden? Now is...
Picking flowers in your own garden
Starting in early spring and all through summer, flower bulbs give you that lovely spring...
Art from nature
Extraordinary, interesting and beautiful: nature in the garden is ever so impressive. Flower bulbs cheerfully...
A white garden: pure and natural
Choose white if you want something different. White may not be an official colour, but...
Stunning borders with colourful spring blooms
Sometimes it feels like winter will never end. But then all of a sudden, the...
Flower bulbs: sleeping beauties during winter
If you want a garden filled with flowers in spring, plant bulbs and tubers in...
Flower bulb planting party
It's almost that time of the year again: time to plant flower bulbs. If you...
Flower bulbs for happy bees
If you want lots of fluttering butterflies and buzzing bees in your garden, make sure...
Balcony happiness with flower bulbs
If the first green shoots after winter always make you happy, why not put some...
Allium is the Flower Bulb of the Year 2023
Allium has been awarded Flower Bulb of the Year 2023. And not without reason! This...
Garden trend 2023: use every centimetre of your outdoor space
Due to urbanisation, people have less and less space to live and garden, and the...
Garden trend 2023: a tribute to nature
The effects of climate change make us realise ever more that nature is a formidable...
Spring on your balcony with flower bulbs
Perhaps you don't have a garden. Create a mini garden with flower bulbs. You will...
Create the most beautiful spring garden with flower bulbs
Autumn is the perfect time to plant flower bulbs in the garden. This delightful autumn...
Perennial flower bulbs: plant once to enjoy for years to come
Flower bulbs that you will enjoy year after year. It may sound too good to...
The wonderful world of daffodils
With their distinctive trumpets and sunny, fresh colours, daffodils bring lots of joy to the...
Picking happiness in spring
Flowers from your own garden are rewarding and give that little bit of extra happiness....
Bring trendy colours into your garden with flower bulbs
Think a makeover for your garden is expensive? Think again! Flower bulbs will help you...
Useful tips for planting flower bulbs
If you like a garden with colour and atmosphere, why not plant flower bulbs this...
Flower bulbs for bees and bumblebees
Did you know that the first bees and bumblebees fly out as early as February?...
Hyacinth: princess of fragrance and colour
If you want to have a colourful party in your garden in early spring, hyacinths...
Crocuses and snowdrops bring colour under trees and shrubs
Winter gardens: boring? No way! Naturalising bulbs, like crocuses and snowdrops, can brighten things up...
Planting flower bulbs: a garden party
If you want to enjoy beautiful colours in the garden in spring, autumn is the...
Botanical tulips
If you love having tulips in the garden, and want to enjoy them every year,...
Carefree enjoyment with flower bulbs in the garden
We feel a greater need to connect with each other, and we want to see...
Love and appreciation for nostalgic flower bulbs
There is an increasing need for time-honoured traditions. This need increases our love, attention and...
A blooming new start with flower bulbs
The corona crisis makes us feel like we have to start over. Restoring balance in...
Garden fun on balconies and terraces
Perhaps you don't have a garden. With flower bulbs, you don't need a green oasis...
‘Masses’: code word for impressive flower bulb garden
If you are looking for fun, fragrance and colour in your garden as early as...
Combining flower bulbs
Spring-flowering bulbs bring cheerfulness to the garden from January until Ju-ly. So why not plant...
Flower bulbs for spring flowers in picking gardens
Do you love flowers? Create your own picking garden for super fresh flowers for your...
A colourful blanket in the garden with Glory-of-the-snow
Compared with tulips and daffodils, Glory-of-the-snow is a relatively unknown bulbous plant. As the saying...
Cocooning with Amaryllis
Outside, the wind is blowing and the rain is lashing the windows; time to get...
Planting flower bulbs: how is it done?
Spring-flowering bulbous plants such as tulips, daffodils and crocuses are an absolute joy in the...
Crazy about spring flowers? Plant flower bulbs!
Who doesn't love them: spring flowers! They are the first blooming signs of joy in...
Planting flower bulbs together for more biodiversity
Insects cannot survive without nectar and pollen. Flowers produce these two crucial substances. By planting...
The appeal of Sicilian honey garlic
Sicilian honey garlic yields beautiful delicate flowers and is therefore perfect for ornamental gardens. They...
Triumph tulip is the Flower Bulb of the Year
Every year, Dutch flower bulb traders choose the Flower Bulb of the Year. The Triumph...
Hurrah, it’s time to plant flower bulbs
Do you want to enjoy some colour in the garden early in the year? Autumn...
Flower bulbs for a new dimension in gardening
The economy, the planet’s ecology and the trend for globalisation are undergoing major changes. But...
Give meaning to your garden with flower bulbs
Feeling threatened by climate issues and the rapid advances in technology leads us to a...
Connecting with nature in your own biotope
Our world is being confronted with increasing climate, waste, CO2 and social problems. This is...
Amaryllis: for a sparkling Christmas look
Isn’t it wonderful to dress your home up for Christmas in December? Why not try...
Grape hyacinths brighten up the garden
Grape hyacinths (also known by their Latin name of Muscari) are one of the first...
Don’t forget: flower bulbs make your garden complete
Flower bulbs give you more garden enjoyment that lasts even longer. Because they bloom so...
Lasagne planting extends flowering period
If you want to enjoy colour in your garden even longer, why not try what’s...
Iris: the flower with a message
The Iris is not only unique; you could even call it magical. It can be...
What to keep in mind when buying flower bulbs
The season to plant flower bulbs is under way, so it’s time to get going....
Flower bulb mixes for a burst of colour
Flower bulb mixes make a garden really dazzle. You’ll be enjoying their fabulous palette of...
Tulips: creating colourful gardens for centuries
The Tulip has to be the world’s most famous flower. This gorgeous flower makes any...
The first spring flowers announce the coming of springtime
The very first spring flowers we see are produced by bulbous plants. These are the...
Colourful flower bulbs for plant lovers
Plants make us feel good, so do some good with plants. Plants do more than...
Alliums: stunning sources of nectar
Alliums don’t just steal the show in your garden. Their flowers also benefit insects. Bees...
A flower bulb garden on a balcony or patio
If you’d like to start enjoying flowers on your balcony or patio in early spring,...
Dwarf daffodils: flower bulb of the year
Dwarf daffodils are colourful heartwarming spring flowering bulbs. Dutch flower bulb traders have declared these...
Flower bulbs make you bloom
Thinking already about enjoying a colourful spring garden? If so, autumn is the right time...
Flower bulbs symbolize our need for authenticity
Discover the part flower bulbs play in ‘Street Savage’, a garden trend in which bold,...
An eclectic collection of flower bulbs reflects an inclusive society
Discover the part flower bulbs play in ‘Blended Cultures’, a garden trend in which these...
Using flower bulbs as a buffer between ‘the world out there’ and a serene garden
Discover the part planting flower bulbs can play in ‘Inner Retreat’, the garden trend in...
Flower bulbs: plant them in the autumn
The end of autumn is approaching: time to plant flower bulbs before it gets too...
Planting flower bulbs in layers
Planting flower bulbs and watching them grow to produce colourful flowers is always fun. Did...
Flower bulbs in pots
To enjoy spring-flowering bulbs, you don’t need a garden. This is because everyone can plant...
Which trend colour will you choose for your flower bulbs?
Which flower colours will be sparkling in your garden next year? Why not be inspired...
Amaryllis bulb blossoms into a real diva
Once the season of autumn flowers comes to an end, the Amaryllis appears in all...
Garden ideas using flower bulbs
Did you know that flower bulbs are the very first plants to add colour to...
An urban garden? Make a statement with flower bulbs
Is an urban garden limiting? No way! You’ll get loads of enjoyment from all the...
10 interesting facts about tulips
Tulips are the world’s most famous flower bulbs. But why do so many people love...
Flower bulb recipes for a cheerful garden
Would you like to have a garden full of bright cheerful colours early in the...
Mix flower bulbs now for colour next spring
It still seems far away, but just imagine your spring garden or balcony... What would...
Gardening as meditation
In response to our fast-paced world, there’s a massive get-back-to-nature trend these days. Gardening provides...
Grape hyacinths named ‘Flower Bulb of the Year’
Grape hyacinths (also known by their Latin name of Muscari) are one of the first...
Happy autumn! Time to plant flower bulbs
Rain, shorter days, and falling leaves: typical of autumn. But it also means nature’s beautiful...
Green: the key to balance
We’re making more and more use of technology. And it’s making life easier! But this...
Flowers to cushion your life
Our world is becoming less friendly and less comforting. Have you had enough of this...
The effect of simplicity in the garden
Having so much stuff yet being concerned about our environment is changing our ethical sensibilities....
Time to plant flower bulbs: don’t forget!
The outdoor season is over and the garden is ready for its annual winter sleep....
The top 4 flower bulb combinations
Surrounding yourself with the beauty of nature is like a Relaxation 2.0 experience. To get...
The top 8 blue flowers
It’s the latest trend: having blue flowers in your garden. But why, actually? And how...
Coveted parrot tulips
Parrot tulips have been idolised since the 17th century. But exactly what kind of tulip...
Flower bulbs for the very first spring flowers
Did you know that flower bulbs provide your garden with the very first spring flowers?...
Flower bulbs: for a garden full of life
Oddly enough, we’re planting fewer and fewer flowers and plants in our gardens. This is...
Amaryllis for autumn beauty
Autumn has arrived! Time to bring some of this rich seasonal bounty indoors. And what...
A garden full of white flowers
Ever dreamed about a garden full of serene white flowers? Flower bulbs let you enjoy...
The Anemone: small in size, large in presence
Are you acquainted with anemones? The profusion of cheery flowers produced by anemones is nature’s...
Create an enchanted garden with flower bulbs
Would you like some sparkle to appear like magic in your garden next spring? If...
Snowdrops: alias ‘early birds’
As soon as the new year begins, snowdrops are starting to poke their leaves above...
Flower bulb of the year: the double-flowering daffodil
Big announcement: the double-flowering daffodil is the flower bulb of the year! Plant them now...
When should you plant flower bulbs?
Do you regret not having planted flower bulbs every time spring rolls around? Well, time...
Slow gardening
If you thought slow cooking was the latest thing, what about slow gardening? Immerse yourself...
Last chance! Plant flower bulbs now for the joy of spring later
Winter is on its way... That means it’s high time to plant flower bulbs. If...
Flower bulbs for a real energy boost
Are you the type of person who can take on the world? Full of energy...
Gardening is healthy: plant flower bulbs
Many think of gardening as the perfect hobby for helping them relax. What could be...
Flower bulbs: Which colour will you choose?
Hurrah, the planting season for flower bulbs is now in full swing! You’d like to...
A garden full of bright little stars
What about adding some stars to your garden next year? We’re talking about planting some...
Flower bulbs for an imaginative vintage look
Planting flower bulbs this autumn will have your garden brimming with colour next spring. How...
Harmony in the garden
Does having plants and flowers around you make you feel good? That's not so strange....
Using flower bulbs to attract butterflies into your garden
It still seems a long way off, but just imagine... After a long winter, you're...
Fritillaries: from dainty to flamboyant
Would you like something special in your spring garden? What about fritillaries? The nice thing...
Flower bulbs create balance
Plants used to be of less importance in creating outdoor living areas but they've now...
Enjoying flower bulbs from January into July
Did you know that flower bulbs can be adding beauty to your garden as early...
Planting flower bulbs in 5 steps
Would you like to be enjoying a garden in bloom as spring unfolds? If so,...
The latest trend in gardening: make your own flower bulb blend
It's the latest gardening trend: combining various kinds of flower bulbs, simply scattering them about...
A flowering preview of spring
It may be the depths of winter, but we're secretly yearning for spring already. But...
Double tulips are named ‘Flower Bulb of the Year’
Raise the flag: the flower bulb of the year has been announced! This year, it's...
For a sparkling spring, plant flower bulbs now
Ever feel a bit jealous of those brightly coloured gardens you see just as spring...
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...
Many stories associated with the imperial Crown Imperial
Did you know that the Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) was one of the first plants...
Kinds of flower bulbs
Some flower bulbs will emerge and bloom year after year, but not all of them....
Planting tulip bulbs begins by choosing them
Tulips are the world’s most favourite flower bulbs. But with so many of these garden...
The 10 most frequently asked questions about flower bulbs
Flower bulbs are all the rage once again. You can have fun gardening with them...
Lasagne planting using flower bulbs
How would you like to enjoy colourful flowers nice and early – while the rest...
Stinzen plants: naturally vintage bulbs
In the Netherlands, the term stinzenplanten is used to refer to a specific group of...
Ornamental onion: flower bulb of the year
Did you know that onions aren't just good to eat but that the ornamental ones...
Monet’s passion for flower bulbs
A very special love bloomed in the year 1886. Claude Monet, who was still unknown...
A dream garden featuring the bright colours of flower bulbs
Miracles really do happen! In fact, you’ll find miracles in your own garden... if you...
Planting flower bulbs: a few minutes’ effort for weeks of pleasure
Anyone can plant flower bulbs! It’s so easy and the rewards are so great. Try...
Anyone can plant flower bulbs
For those of us who lack green fingers but still want a beautiful garden, planting...
Plant flower bulbs for ‘real’ social contact
Our social media gives us daily contact with hundreds of friends with whom we can...
Happiness from January through May
Every season has its own special charm in the garden. But after a bleak autumn...
Help with those difficult flower bulb names
Has this ever happened to you? You see a beautiful flower but then you read...
Top 10 blue gifts for gardens
Ahhh... that wonderful feeling of springtime! If that’s what you want, treat yourself to the...
Crocus shines as ‘Flower Bulb of the Year’
The Crocus is in the limelight as the ‘Flower Bulb of the Year’ for 2015....
Hurray! Time to plant flower bulbs!
Summer is reaching its end. If you’re lucky, you can still be enjoying some nice...
Bulbs that naturalise make for ‘easy gardening’
Anyone who still doubts the virtues of flower bulbs will be glad to hear about...
The art of combining: mix ‘n match!
Imagine this: a picturesque spring border with eye-catching combinations of flower bulbs. Instead of straight...
Underground treasures…
If you want to enjoy the earliest spring-flowering bulbs in your garden, the time to...
A contemporary bulb garden
Keys to the contemporary garden are the concepts of simplicity and balance.
Bulb flowers attract buzzing bees and beautiful butterflies
Butterflies and bees add that little extra touch to our enjoyment of life in the...
Fun in the garden with children
Gardening teaches children useful skills and it’s good for their personal development. Besides that, it...
A gift of flowers for later
What could be nicer than a surprise gift? Give yourself a nice little gift for...
Luscious flower lasagne
It might sound a bit odd, but the Italian recipe for lasagne actually has something...
Grape hyacinths for mini-celebrations
Grape hyacinths are one of the very first flower bulbs to provide us with spring...
Fascinating: watch flower bulbs grow without a garden
What if you don't have a garden but you'd absolutely love to experience the natural...
Discover the joys of botanical tulips
Would you like to enjoy the first flowers to bloom in spring but not have...
Special flower bulbs for a special garden
In addition to tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, you can also plant special Dutch flower bulbs....
Trumpet daffodil crowned flower bulb of the year for 2014!
This year’s ‘flower bulb of the year’ is the trumpet daffodil. The trumpet daffodil comes...