Contrasting Harmony Collection

A collection that brilliantly showcases the contrast and harmony by playing with the complementary colours and shapes of flowers. Not forgetting the fragrance. The tulip and the narcissus, both in shades of yellow, collide with the vivid violet-blue of the muscari, while the porcelain flower of the iris, washed in white with a touch of mauve and enhanced with gold, harmonises the whole. All these blooming bulbs create a joyful scene that heralds the return of spring. Add height and style to your flower bed by interplanting with imperial fritillaries!

The Harmonious Contrast collection consists of:

- 10x Tulipa fosteriana Sweetheart: a rather old variety with large, bright, single flowers, narrow, irregularly edged with cream-white to ivory. Very resistant, robust, and undemanding, it will faithfully return for many years without degenerating. It is also one of the first to bloom, as early as late March. Its stems, 35-40 cm (14-16in) tall, are very strong.

- 10x Narcissus jonquilla Martinette: a multi-flowered jonquil narcissus with small, fragrant yellow and orange flowers. Similar to the true jonquil of Southern Europe, it produces several flowers on each stem. This variety thrives in warm and dry climates in summer, where it naturalises easily, in full sun or under trees. Blooms in March on stems of 40-45 cm (16-18in).

- 30x Muscari armeniacum: perfectly hardy in all our regions, this muscari multiplies spontaneously and rapidly. Its small, vivid violet-blue flower spikes exude a sweet fragrance. The plant does not exceed 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8in) in height. Blooms in March-April, depending on the climate.

- 2x Iris magnifica: also known as Juno magnifica, this bulbous iris is decorative with its foliage resembling that of corn and its delicate flowers. They are composed of white sepals with pale blue-mauve tips, adorned with a golden spot, topped with almost white petals. It can reach a height of 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24in), and the flowering can last up to 5 weeks, in April-May.

Individually labelled.

This collection finds its place in large flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and flower borders. Composed of hardy and faithful bulbous plants, it will settle for many years and bloom happily every spring. It can also be used in pots or containers, decorating balconies and terraces. It will also be ideal for creating elegant bouquets. Beware, the stems of Narcissi contain a substance that quickly wilts other flowers. This detrimental effect can be mitigated by dipping the ends of the narcissus stems in hot water for 1 to 2 minutes. Additionally, if your tulips open too quickly, you can add two to three ice cubes to the vase every day. Only use very little water, just a bottom is enough!