Author: Stephen Teeuw

We met with Sophie to discuss her garden, the importance of getting outdoors, how to plan for unpredictable weather and some of her favourite bulbs.  You may have seen her Instagram page floraldaysintheshires , which is full of great gardening advice and inspiring knowledgeable insights.  She also runs courses with her friend Helier at Read more...

At the heart of Peter Nyssen is our long serving team, deeply passionate about bulbs and the service we provide. We have plenty to say when it comes to caring for your bulbs. Stef says “Remove the head from tulips after they have flowered, so they might flower again next year”   His top recommendation is Tulip Carnival De Nice & Read more...

The biggest asset for a small garden From February to October flowers will come and go. Tulips last from March to May, Lilies from June to July, Nerines from September to October. Before you know it, your garden beds can be full of bulbs to last you through the year. Many bulbs are hardy and perennial so you can leave them in the ground, but if Read more...

Peter Nyssen and Sustainability As horticulturalists we are already concerned with what we grow and how it impacts the environment. We sell millions of bulbs and plants each year, which can be important to our ecology, although there are many aspects of the industry that can be improved upon.  We are a relatively small business but feel we Read more...

Why order your bulbs early? There’s a problem with seasons. We love to talk about what’s in flower right now, but as all gardeners know, you need to be looking ahead for the next season. When your dahlias are in flower we have tulips for sale. And when your tulips are in flower we are selling dahlias.  Once it’s time to order, it can Read more...

Flower Bulbs A geophyte is a term for a plant that has an underground storage system. Plants can hold moisture and food during dormant periods where conditions are not suitable for growing.  This is exactly what a bulb does. And the term bulb is often used as a blanket term for many plants that grow in this way.  The success of a bulb Read more...