Think Spring, think daffodils and tulips. What are the alternative spring plants and colours you can bring to your garden?
Alternative bulbs
Along with the traditional daffodils and tulips we love
- Crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis) – taller than daffodils with a distinctive smell these large corms are planted in the autumn and make an impressive display
- Snakes head Fritillary (Fritillaria meleagris) – often planted with Crown Imperial these delicate flowers have unusual checkerboard petals
- Hyacinth – usually associated with Christmas in pots, plant the bulbs and let them naturalise and perfume your garden
Spring flowering plants.
These plants all thrive on neglect and will return every year to give you joy in Spring
- Hellebores, known as the Christmas and lenten rose, colours range from white to deep purple, these plants will tolerate shade and have leaves all year round.
- Primulas, primroses and cowslips these native plants are low growing and come in many colours. Some primulas like damp shady areas – a great solution for a difficult corner of your garden
- Forget-me-not lovely blue-pink flowers, once you have it, it self seeds covering everywhere.
Spring flowering shrubs
For Spring interest in a taller plant, a Spring flowering shrub can give a focal point in your garden. Careful choice will result in a plants that gives interest all year or can be backdrop for later flowering plants. For an average sized garden, we particularly like
Magnolia – Bowl like flower form, in range from white to deep pink
Magnolia Stellata – Bright white star shaped flowers
Forsythia – bright yellow small flowers
Flowering Currant – clusters of bright pink flowers
Camellia Japonica – various from white to deep red, early spring on evergreen
Whatever the time of year your garden can be full of colour. If you are unsure what will suit your space, give Chopwell a call. Our friendly professional and knowledgeable team can offer suggestions to help you make the most of your garden.
