More than 100,000 tulip bulbs have been planted at a popular visitor attraction in Surrey in preparation for a burst of spring colour.
The large-scale planting at RHS Garden Wisley aims to bring about vibrant displays in a variety of colours when the flowers bloom in April.
The display will take shape in front of the site’s Old Laboratory Building, creating carpets of colour along the banks of the Jellicoe Canal.
Rob Brett, the garden’s curator, said: “We wanted to create an unforgettable display, a true celebration of spring for our visitors to enjoy.”
He added: “Spring at Wisley is always an exciting time as the structural beauty of the garden in winter gives way to an abundance of new plant life.”
November is the perfect month to plant tulip bulbs with evidence suggesting they do better planted in late autumn, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.
A rich mix of tulip varieties have been planted, “chosen for their bold colours, shapes and staggered flowering times”, a spokesperson for the gardens said.
A mixture of yellow, orange and white Fosteriana tulips known for their large wide flowers will fill the raised lawns outside the Old Laboratory whilst a combination of white, pink and lilac varieties will cover the Sundial Lawn.
Tulip filled pots at key entrance points throughout the garden will also add colour.
In addition, there will be a display of 100 different tulip varieties in the Trials Garden.
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