Show Notes
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Time to start planning for Spring Colour. In today's episode of Big Garden Little Garden we talk colour and how to use it to create show-stopping, displays of tulips. We also catch up about jobs we've been doing in our gardens and discuss an interesting aspect to prolonging the length of the Antirrhinum cutting season. As promised, Geraldine has listed some Tulip Recipes below to match the named colour combinations that Claire discusses in the podcast. She has also included a list of Double Tulips (Claire's favourite), as well as some suggested links to help get you started with tulip planning and purchasing. Enjoy!
Golden hour Apricot Delight Angel's Wish Amazing Parrot China Town City of Vancouver Blushing Impression
Berry Tones Princess Irene Havran Couleur Cardinal Black Bean Ballerina Lilac Perfection
Carnival Mariette Orange Marmalade Crown Jewel Rococco Daydream Ballerina
Cool and Crisp Spring Green Green Star White Trumphator Concerto Exotic Emperor
Monochrome Ballerina White Trumphator Any Lily Flowered Tulip
Double Tulips Angelique La Belle Epoch Black Hero Amazing Grace Danceline
Suggested links: https://www.mrmiddleton.com/ https://www.peternyssen.com/ https://www.tulipstore.eu/en/ https://www.farmergracy.co.uk/
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