It feels like it's been Winter forever, doesn't it? But remember the official start of Spring is only 5 weeks away. Here's some Spring flowers and look forward to and to help ease you through the last days of Winter.
Crocus tommasinianus
One of the first of the early blooms, apprearing in late Winter, this one of the easiest bulbs to naturalise so perfect in lawns or with dwarf grasses. And the bees love them.
2. Helleborus x hybridus
Also known as the Lenten Rose, Hellebores are one of my favourite Winter flowers, bringing gorgeous colour and exquisite flowers to the garden just at the right time. With colours ranging from lime greens, white, pink and purples, theres a Hellebore for everyone and they are a great nectar source for the insects too.
3. Muscari armeniacum
A lovely pop of Spring colour in April and May, Muscari look fabulous in pots combined with dwarf Narcissi or naturalised at the front of a border.
4. Convallaria majalis
A great ground cover plant for shady area, otherwise known as Lily of the Valley, this produces white or cream, fragrant, bell-like flowers in May.
5. Tulipa
Tulip are probably the best loved Spring bulbs with a vast array of colours, shapes and forms. With some flowering in March and some through to June you can have an everchanging tulip display throughout most of the Spring.