Flower Bulbs
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Yes, you can. The bulb experts in Holland have studied fall bulb planting in the US for decades, and they’re the experts. See the list below for dates they recommend, by region. But yes, you can even plant into Dec. or Jan. in cold zones: Wait until after a killing …
Read more Plant fall bulbs into January?
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Why Stargazer is No. 1 This is the most popular lily in the world. And here’s why. The incredible beauty. The dreamlike scent. And much more. This is an oriental hybrid lily, many of which are quite tall. Stargazer grows only to about three feet. And unlike other oriental hybrids, …
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There’s no other place like it on earth. And whether you’ve heard of the world-famous 79-acre Tulip Garden in Lisse, Holland or not, here’s your chance to have a great look at it all without leaving home. It’s named Keukenhof, (Kew’-ken-hoff) and is visited by more than 800,000 people during …
Read more A free internet visit to Keukenhof, the famous tulip garden in Holland
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As you may know, the Dutch Royal Family is called The House of Orange. It’s an ancient Royal Family dating back to the 1400’s. So forever, the hybridizers that create new tulips have worked hard on pure orange or blended orange tulips, often named for Princes and Princesses. This has …
Read more In Holland, Orange isn’t just a color
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Most all perennials are fine for fall planting. But there are some that almost demand it–—like Peonies and Hostas. Peonies, the big beautiful flowers that bloom in late spring, have very large roots which take time to develop. An established peony root looks a lot like a bunch of carrots, …
Read more Now’s the Time: Plant Peonies and Hostas in Fall
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Do you know about “Rembrandt Tulips?” They’re some of the oldest of them all. Named after the 16th Century hybrids which were some of the earliest efforts of the Dutch tulip growers, they are the ones that touched off “Tulipomania.” It was an astonishing financial craze in Holland over the …
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When you see those mouthwatering photos from Holland, ever wonder how the pros do all that? Well, there a few things they do and most of us don’t. It’s amazing how easy it is to plant bulbs like a pro. 1. Plant them close together, not spaced out! Nothing’s more …
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This is a big deal with bulbs. Most gardeners just pick the prettiest bulbs and plant them, ignoring their bloom times. That’s one reason the display is often lackluster. Don’t do that. Plan your choices based on when they bloom, not just your favorites. Because if you plan, you can …
Read more Plan Your Bulb Garden for Months of Bloom
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It’s easy. Don’t be confused by all the “classes” or types of tulips. All you need to know is that the major groups bloom at different times, in succession, just like a flower parade. So it’s important. When we say “Early Spring” that means early spring in your area, (A …
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When it comes to daffodils, King Alfred was king of them all for decades, especially in the USA. Just ask your mom or grandmother—they’ll remember King Alfred Daffodils, always the one to plant, famous since its introduction early in the 1900’s. The Netherland Flower Bulb Center keeps scores on these …
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