Romantic Lupins, Irises & Peonies with Sarah Raven & Arthur Parkinson - Episode 21

While the boldness of Lupins might be unfairly mistaken for a lack of subtlety, and many gardeners overlook Irises and Peonies, Sarah and Arthur feel it’s high time for a renaissance of these romantic, vigorous flowers.From the rousing rouge tones of Terracotta to the rich, cool tones of Dusky Challenger, there’s a strong case for adding these gorgeous varieties to your garden - they should be praised just as much for their aesthetic merit as for their low maintenance. Perhaps you’ll discover your new favourite flower, or a variety to become the perfect colourful companion for your garden border.In this episode, discover:The family of striking, bold Lupins, perfect for any borderBeautiful Irises, and the influx of colour they bring to a gardenMagnificent peonies - the queen of the cut flowersSarah & Arthur’s favourite selections of each, with helpful tips on how and when to plant themAdvice for keeping Lupin Aphids at bayView all products mentioned and find further advice from Sarah: https://bit.ly/35Ral9KOrder Sarah’s new book: https://bit.ly/2TWHJczOrder Arthur’s new book: https://bit.ly/3xOov7HProducts mentioned:Lupin ‘Beefeater’: https://bit.ly/3xE74XeLupinus ‘Terracotta’: https://bit.ly/3iUoJ96Lupinus ‘Blue Javelin’: https://bit.ly/3qcC9PtPeony Collection: https://bit.ly/3zRLwsnSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest