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EPISODE · Sep 25, 2025 · 17 MIN

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

from grow, cook, eat, arrange with Sarah Raven & friends · host Sarah Raven

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 NovemberSarah’s favourite bulb varieties for every season, with tips on composing your own bold and beautiful colour palettesAdvice for layering bulbs in pots and borders to create a show-stopping display year after yearProducts mentioned:Iris Reticulata Mixhttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-reticulata-mixIris 'Pauline' (Reticulata)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/iris-paulineAnemone coronaria 'Sylphide' (De Caen Group)'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/anemone-coronaria-sylphideFritillaria imperialis 'Orange Beauty'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-imperialis-orange-beautyFritillaria persica 'Green Dreams'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-persica-green-dreamsFritillaria raddeanahttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-raddeanaTulip 'Ballerina'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-ballerinaTulip 'Queensday'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-queensdayTulip 'Black Parrot'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-black-parrotTulip 'Palmyra'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/tulip-palmyraAllium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensationAllium schubertii 'Magic'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-schubertii-magicAllium cristophiihttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-cristophiiLilium 'Claude Shride' (Martagon)https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-claude-shride-martagon-lilyLilium 'Henryi'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lilium-henryiSee 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

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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 succes...

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