Paint like a petal

Learn about the science of petal colour and use real pigments from plants and special flower tricks to paint like a petal.

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Cambridge University Botanic Garden

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Flowers are nature’s artists. Blues, purples, yellows and reds - they come in an amazing rainbow of colours and shades. Download this activity to find out the science behind petal colour, make your own petal paint and create a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers.

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