Sarah Raven: Brilliant bulbs for a succession of colour - Episode 241

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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