🌼 'Violet Skies' Floral Harmony (16 bulbs) – Deep purple and lavender cloud ✨ Proposed by Van Noort
The 'Violet Skies' harmony perfectly combines the deep velvety texture of double purple tulips with the starry lightness of pale lavender squills , for a late spring full of contrast and elegance .
The rich petaled tulips , with an almost satiny texture, form a majestic and intense background, while the light squills evoke a sky lightly veiled in purple.
This structured and poetic duo is perfect for creating refined flowerbeds , characterful pots or bouquets full of relief .
Very hardy, easy to grow, and with excellent cut flower performance , this mix transforms every space into a living and sophisticated tableau.
An elegant and emotional floral arrangement. 🥰
🌱 Characteristics of the mixture
📏 Average height : 50 cm
☀️ Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Moderate
📍 Ideal soil : Light, fertile, well-drained
📦 Quantity : 16 bulbs (late double tulips + bell-shaped squills)
🌼 Planting and growing the 'Violet Skies' mix
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, for late spring flowering.
🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for structured borders , contrasting flowerbeds , or poetic gardens . The layering effect creates a lively and refined decor.
🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Perfect in a textured pot , entryway planter , or contrasting floral planter . Combine with understated foliage to highlight the intensity of the duo.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 10 to 15 cm depending on the bulb
2️⃣ Spacing : 8 to 10 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, then moderate in spring
💡 Gardener's tip : Combine it with miniature hostas , forget-me-nots , or gray perennials to enhance the poetry and contrast of this mix.
🌿 Maintenance of the 'Violet Skies' mix
💦 Watering : Regular during the growth period
🌱 Fertilizer : Light application at the beginning of spring
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers, let the foliage turn yellow
❄️ Wintering : No care required, very hardy bulbs
💡 Why choose the 'Violet Skies' blend?
✅ Strong and poetic contrast , between rich purple and vaporous lavender
✅ Late flowering , ideal for ending spring in style
✅ Perfect for bouquets with character , pots or sophisticated flowerbeds
✅ Rustic, structured and easy to achieve
✨ Give your garden a cozy and vibrant atmosphere with the 'Violet Skies' harmony, proposed by Van Noort — a marriage between floral intensity and celestial lightness. ✨
🌿 Pair with pearly whites, soft blues, or silver foliage for a balanced and refined springtime look. 😊