From fragrant fritillarias to tulips that look like they are from a tropical island, find out which bulbs start the season off with a sizzle
If you ’re looking for entropy on wearisome , canonic tulip , this is not the podcast instalment for you . If the idea of tulips with red striped leaves and grapevine hyacinths that sparkle like diamonds is more your speed , this is definitely an episode deserving listening to . Steve and Danielle start the time of year off right with suggestions on springtime - blossom bulb that are fragrant and optic - catch , as well as some that are almost as odd - looking as they are alluring .
Expert : Joseph Tychonievich is a horticulturist , industrial plant stock breeder , and former nursery manager at Arrowhead Alpines who currently garden in Virginia .
Perhaps because this tulip remind her of Froot Loops and Toucan Sam , Danielle is a vast fan of‘Orange Favourite ’ parrot tulip(Tulipa‘Orange Favourite ’ , Zones 3–9 ) and the feathered edge of its efflorescence .
After growing 12 of grape hyacinth in theFine Gardeningtest garden , Steve settled on a few standouts , ‘ Bling Bling ’ ( Muscari‘Bling Bling ’ , Zones 3–9 ) being one of them . Its oversized bloom in a sparkling , deep purple are a duo of reasons why it garners attention .
Some say it smells good , some say it ’s a little pungent . But who cares whenPersian lily(Fritillaria persica , Zones 5–8 ) looks this beautiful ? Moreover , it ’s deer resistant .
Expert Joseph Tychonievich surprise a friend by on the QT planting an regalia of bounce - blossom electric light in her garden a few age back . Among his favorites ( and Steve ’s ) isreticulated iris(Iris reticulata , Zones 5–9 ) , which comes in various shades of blank and purple .
Let ’s contend About Plantsis a biweekly podcast byFine Gardeningmagazine ’s editor in chief , Steve Aitken , and older editor program , Danielle Sherry .
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