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Species tulips and why you should grow them with Josie Lewis - Episode 220
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There's been some exciting breeding and hybridising using species tulips - those closely related to wild tulips - in recent years, which has made them perfect plants for withstanding tulip fire.
Species tulips are a newfound favourite for Josie and Sarah at Perch Hill, and in this episode we’ll hear why they’re a must-have for pots in particular, and which incredible varieties have captured their attention.
In this episode, discover:
- The remarkable resilience of species tulips to wetter springs and fungal disease
- A vibrant world of unique tulip varieties, from the flame-like Tulip acuminata, to Cretan natives like Hilde
- Tips for naturalising species tulips in grass and growing in pots for decades of stunning blooms
- How species tulips are the ultimate breakfast buffet for early pollinators and emerging bumblebee queens
Get in touch: [email protected]
Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/
Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
288 episodes
Manage episode 477539573 series 2863077
There's been some exciting breeding and hybridising using species tulips - those closely related to wild tulips - in recent years, which has made them perfect plants for withstanding tulip fire.
Species tulips are a newfound favourite for Josie and Sarah at Perch Hill, and in this episode we’ll hear why they’re a must-have for pots in particular, and which incredible varieties have captured their attention.
In this episode, discover:
- The remarkable resilience of species tulips to wetter springs and fungal disease
- A vibrant world of unique tulip varieties, from the flame-like Tulip acuminata, to Cretan natives like Hilde
- Tips for naturalising species tulips in grass and growing in pots for decades of stunning blooms
- How species tulips are the ultimate breakfast buffet for early pollinators and emerging bumblebee queens
Get in touch: [email protected]
Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/
Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest
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