Species tulips and why you should grow them with Josie Lewis - Episode 220

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: info@sarahraven.com 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