When choosing spring flowers, it is important to think about where you intend to grow them. Most do best in sun or dappled shade – they will actually flower faster if grown in a sunny location, as the soil they grow in will warm up. by the sun. Also consider whether you’re growing spring flowers in a pot or in the ground, whether you want a temporary or permanent display, and whether you’re planting bulbs, which are usually planted in the fall.
Also think about color combinations. If you’re planting spring bulbs, think about the flower colors – will they complement each other or clash? Will they bloom at the same time or one after the other?
We’ve listed our favorite flowers to grow below.
Primrose
This beautiful British native primrose is one of our most loved spring flowers, with its pale yellow flowers and crisp green, crinkly leaves. Over the years, primroses will grow into clumps that can be divided and replanted around the garden, for a larger display. Primroses will also self-seed under the right conditions, giving a natural look to your garden borders. Cultivated forms known as “polyanthus” are also available, and bloom in a variety of colors, including bright purple, red and pink.Best grown in moist soil in partial shade, plant primroses among forget-me-nots, snowdrops and other spring flowers.
Snow drops
Snowdrops are some of the earliest spring flowers to bloom, sometimes blooming as early as January. Choose from the species Galanthus nivalis to larger varieties with different flower shapes, such as Galanthus ‘S. Arnott’ and Galanthus elwesii ‘Abington Green’. Snowdrops gradually clump together over the years, making them easy to dig up, divide and replant for a larger display.
Crocus
Crocuses are some of the happiest spring flowers and provide plenty of pollen for early bumblebees. Most crocus flowers are purple but you can buy yellow and white varieties as well. They grow from bulb-like root tubers, are best planted in the fall, and they grow best in full sun in moist but well-drained soil. Plant crocuses in pots on their own, in gaps at the front of the border or naturalized in your lawn.
Daffodils
Would spring even be spring without daffodils? These happy yellow flowers bloom even under the toughest conditions and provide a splash of color when little else is blooming in the garden. There is a wide variety of daffodils, or daffodils, to grow, including white and salmon pink flowered varieties, tall types and dwarf daffodils ‘Tete-a-Tete’ and early and late blooming species. If you really love daffodils, you can plant a range of early and late blooming types so you can have daffodils blooming in your garden from February to May.
Hyacinth
Hyacinths are lovely spring flowers that have fallen out of favor in recent years, due to their slightly old-fashioned appearance. But they do well in pots and are extremely fragrant, offering a burst of spring color and fragrance early in the year. Choose between purple, pink and white variants. Plant hyacinths in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Tulips
Tulips are some of the most popular spring flowers, coming in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Choose colorful tulips for a cheerful display or combine maroon and white tulips for a more dramatic look. You can also buy frilled and peony tulips for a different look. Although tulips are not popular with pollinators, they are still a valuable addition to spring pots and border screens in the spring. Plant tulips in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
