Stinzen plants

What are stinzen plants?

Grandpa Stins often told me about these flower bulbs and plants. Stinzen plants , or stinsen plants, are a group of plants that mainly occur in historical gardens, estates and parks in the Netherlands. They are mainly perennial bulb and tuber plants, also known as naturalizing bulbs, that flower from early spring. Stinzen plants contribute to biodiversity and provide colorful floral splendor in the spring.

Historical, exotic naturalizers

Stinzen plants owe their name to the stinzen, or fortified country houses, where they were originally planted. These plants were introduced from the 16th century onwards by wealthy estate owners and originate from various parts of Europe, including Central and Southern Europe. Over the years, these exotic plants have naturalised and established themselves in Dutch nature. In addition to their historical and visual value, stinzen plants contribute to the biodiversity of the gardens and parks in which they grow, especially in early spring when they are often the first to flower.

Where do I plant stinzen plants?

Stinzen plants are popular because of their propagating qualities. But where does which stinzen plant thrive best? There are stinzen plants that grow well in the shade or only want shade during the resting period, but some sun during flowering. For example, place these under deciduous trees. There are also stinzen plants that worship the sun, because they have the property of being able to stand dry.

Stinzen plants for the shade

  • Wood hyacinth: The wood hyacinth was also called scilla in the past and comes in various colours. It prefers to be in partial shade or shade.
  • Leucojum: Also known as spring snowflake ( vernum ) or the variant; ' Aestivum ' as summer snowflake, which looks a lot like a snowdrop. It prefers a semi-shade or shade.
  • Snowdrop: The snowdrop comes in different varieties and has bell-shaped flowers. These can be placed in partial shade or shade.

Stinzen plants for full sun

  • Fritillary: Fritillarias also come in different varieties. These prefer to be in partial shade or full sun.
  • Crocus: Crocuses flower from February onwards and can therefore be planted well under deciduous trees, but they also do well in full sun.
  • Tulip: Tulipa 'Sylvestris' is a woodland tulip, but blooms best in partial shade or in the sun.

Buy organic stinzen plants

The Bloemoloog works exclusively with Skal-certified growers so that we can offer you the highest possible quality flower bulbs. The Bloemoloog grows organic flower bulbs of snowdrops in collaboration with organic grower John Huiberts.

How can I order stinzen plants?

At Bloemoloog, stinzen plants can be ordered from June to January in the webshop. Delivery takes place from the beginning of September.

Buy Stinzen plants at markets

Of course you can also find us at various markets and fairs. The flower bulbs of the stinzen plants are available from us from August to January, loose, without pre-packed bags, from the mesh boxes at the market. This means that you can combine them yourself, according to your own taste, and that the best quality can be selected from the box.

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Spring-flowering bulbs

  • Organic spring bulbs

    Spring flowering bulbs and tubers are popular plants that produce beautiful flowers from early spring to summer. Because of their early flowering, they can be combined well with perennials, when they still have to grow a bit.

    Tulips are probably the most well-known spring flowers. They come in many different colours, shapes and sizes. Daffodils are known for their cheerful yellow flowers, but they also come in other colours such as white and orange. Crocuses are small bulbous plants with striking flowers in shades of purple, yellow and white. They are often the first flowers to appear in the spring. Hyacinths have fragrant flowers in various colours, such as pink, purple, blue and white. They are often planted in borders, flower beds or pots.

    Benefits of organic spring bulbs

    When you choose organic flower bulbs that bloom in the spring, you can be sure that no chemicals or pesticides end up in the garden. These pesticides are harmful to bees and ensure that bees can no longer find their way to their nesting place. As a result, more and more bee species have been added to the red list in recent years, together we can still do something about this!

    Flower bulbs for wild bees

    Did you know that there are wild bees that lay eggs in their nest that then hatch in early spring? These newborn insect helpers immediately go in search of food in the area. There are also insects that have been hibernating and are very much looking for a hearty breakfast; the blooming flowers where nectar and pollen can be found! Just after winter, there is little green and edible to be found for these insects. Planting early blooming flower bulbs ensures that there is food and the insects can gain strength for the summer that is coming.

    Organic growers

    The organic growers we work with not only grow the most beautiful, but also the strongest products. The growers grow with varieties and types of flowers and plants that experience has shown to be virus-resistant, so that they do not have to use chemicals and pesticides. The organic grower looks for natural remedies and solutions against diseases and/or pests. All our flower bulbs are controlled organic; both we as Bloemoloog and the growers have a SKAL certificate.

    When do you plant spring bulbs?

    The spring flowering bulbs are planted from autumn to January. Flower bulbs that need to be taken out of the ground in the summer after flowering are taken out of the ground from the end of July and stored until the new planting time in autumn.

    What to do after flowering

    When spring bloomers have finished blooming, cut off the wilted flowers at the top of the flower stem. Let the rest of the plant die back naturally, so that it can still receive maximum energy from the sun.

    How do you store spring bulbs?

    If you have purchased flower bulbs from us and had them delivered to your home and you want to leave the flower bulbs for a while, we advise you to open the box and store them in a ventilated, cool place until you want to plant them in the ground.

    Flower bulbs that you take out of the ground after flowering, you store in a warm place in the shed, for example. To prevent mice from eating the bulbs during that period, you can also hang the flower bulbs in a bag.

  • Where is the best place to plant spring bulbs?

    Spring bloomers are flowers that bloom in the spring, between January and June. There are many different types of bulbs that bloom in the spring, which are suitable for different types of gardens and soil types. For example, there are bulb plants that like to catch a glimpse of the sun during flowering, but like to be covered by a tree during the dormant period in the summer.

    Spring bloomers in the sun

    Many spring bloomers need a lot of sun to bloom well and grow for the following year. These flowers can be planted in full sun:

    Spring bloomers in the shade

    Some spring bloomers also grow and bloom well in the shade, such as:

    Spring bloomers in moist soils

    There are also flower bulbs that can be planted in wet soil. Some species from the Floriologist's collection are:

    Conclusion

    There are many different types of spring bloomers that are suitable for different types of gardens and soil types. Whether a spring bloomer can grow in the sun or shade depends on the specific type. One person likes dry soil and another prefers wet feet. So there is a suitable spring bloomer for every garden.

    Tips for a flowery garden

    Plant different types of flowers, each with its own flowering time, so that there are flowers in bloom throughout the spring and there is food for bees and other insects in the garden. Do you also want to arrange your garden/box in such a way that you can enjoy flowers throughout the spring and the bees with it? Feel free to send us a message or ask us at the market stall, we are happy to think along! Also go for more biodiversity in the garden and enjoy the first flowers and colors in the garden after the cold and dark winter!

    Order spring bloomers in advance

    Pre-sales for spring-flowering flower bulbs will start in the Bloemoloog webshop from 1 June.

    During the pre-sale you can order your desired products in advance, so you can be sure that your favorite flowers are still in stock and we will send your package with PostNL as soon as the planting time arrives.

    The flower bulbs ordered in the pre-sale will be delivered mid-September. From this moment on, the flower bulbs can be planted directly in the garden or in containers on the balcony.

    Buy spring bulbs

    The spring bloomers can be ordered from Bloemoloog from June to January and are available at one of our markets from August to January.

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