As autumn arrives and bulb planting season begins, it's the perfect time to start planning next year’s garden so that it’s bursting with colour all year long.
In this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah takes you on a journey through the bulbs carrying the colour baton in the Oast garden at Perch Hill, sharing how to layer bulbs in pots for maximum impact, and how to select varieties that will thrive in your space.
In this episode, discover:
- How to plan and plant a succession of bulbs for continuous, vibrant colour from February to November
- Sarah’s favourite bulb varieties for every season, with tips on composing your own bold and beautiful colour palettes
- Advice for layering bulbs in pots and borders to create a show-stopping display year after year
Products mentioned:
Iris Reticulata Mix
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-mix
Iris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-pauline
Anemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (De Caen Group)'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-coronaria-sylphide
Fritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-imperialis-orange-beauty
Fritillaria persica 'Green Dreams'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-persica-green-dreams
Fritillaria raddeana
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-raddeana
Tulip 'Ballerina'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerina
Tulip 'Queensday'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensday
Tulip 'Black Parrot'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrot
Tulip 'Palmyra'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-palmyra
Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensation
Allium schubertii 'Magic'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magic
Allium cristophii
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophii
Lilium 'Claude Shride' (Martagon)
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-claude-shride-martagon-lily
Lilium 'Henryi'
https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-henryi
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