Local Life - Wigan - November 2020

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80 Spring Harbingers of by Angie Barker Award Winner Long before most other plants start to wake up in our gardens, spring bulbs are putting on a show of colour and delicate form which will help to lift our spirits. Bulb planting season should be well underway by now. Snowdrops, Crocus, Narcissus (Daffodils) and Iris reticulata to name a few should all be planted by now in pots, lawns or borders. If not, then this is probably your last chance to do so. Tulips however should be planted a little later in <strong>November</strong> or even into December. They benefit from a period of frost which helps to avoid the fungal disease Tulip Fire. Be generous with your planting and go for groups or drifts. The odd spring flower placed here or there looks odd and a little sad – the opposite of the effect you should be trying to achieve. If you are planting in a lawn for a naturalistic effect, remember you shouldn’t cut the grass until the leaves of the flowers have died down as this will allow energy back into the bulb for next year. You could plant your bulbs in a pattern (say a heart shape) which will emerge next spring and make you smile. Here are some bulbs which I have planted this season and which I’m already looking forward to seeing in spring: Crocus ‘Prins Claus’. I must admit I picked this one for its name (Christmassy) as well as the stunning flower which is white with purple shades on the outside of the petals Narcissus ‘Rapture’. This is a very cute, small daffodil which has swept back petals as if it is in a wind tunnel. They always make small children (and Hubby) giggle Iris reticulata ‘Alida’. This only grows to around 15cm in height so best in a pot where you can really appreciate its beauty. A mid blue flower with splashes of yellow Narcissus ‘Thalia’. Pure white daffodil flowers which are scented. They are also one of Monty Don’s favourites so they must be good Tulip ‘Orange Emperor’. This is one of the earliest Tulips to emerge and will produce gorgeous orange coloured flowers in March Goodness knows we all need something to look forward to next year so get planting and get your 2021 gardening year off to a flying start! Angie is a qualified awardwinning garden designer who will plan your garden to your needs from start to finish, supplying reputable contractors and the ideal plants. Call Angie now for your free consultation! Angie Barker Dip GD (Inst GD) BA (Hons) Garden Design For All Seasons Tel: 01942 522 405 Mob: 07857 008 383 www.angiebarker.co.uk Award Winner
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