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- Spring Flower: Daffodil. These cheerful yellow flowers are a sure sign spring has arrived. Their bright, bobbing heads come in many different heights and forms, including single and double flowers.
- Spring Flower: Tulip. Tulips come in many colors and shapes, including single form, multiple flowers on a stem, and doubles—whatever your choice, they're sure to be showstoppers!
- Spring Flower: Grape Hyacinth. A tiny-but-mighty little bulb, grape hyacinth naturalizes readily, so you’ll have more and more of these charming purple or white flowers every year.
- Spring Flower: Crocus. These cup-shaped, colorful blooms are some of the first to appear in spring. Don’t be surprised if you find the sweet-smelling crocuses other than where you planted them, like under bushes.
Some spring-flowering plants must be planted in the fall to bloom the following spring. As a master gardener, I’ve included my top picks for the 32 best spring flowers you should consider planting. You’ll find all the necessary information in this guide, as well as the USDA hardiness zones, sunlight requirements, and even the soil they prefer.
- Amur Adonis. A member of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family, Amur adonis is a perennial species that grows no more than one foot tall and is among the first flowers to bloom in spring.
- Azalea. Azaleas bring delightful white, purple, yellow, and red flowers—and all hues in between—to the spring garden when the clusters of funnel-shaped blooms appear.
- Bearded Iris. One of the most popular categories of iris is the bearded iris because is it so easy to grow. Bare roots are planted in the fall or spring; bare-root plants may not flower robustly until their second year.
- Columbine. Although most columbine varieties have little to no scent, there are must-haves in the spring garden. The many different types of columbines make it hard to choose just one.
Mar 18, 2024 · 1. Daffodil. iStock. Botanical Name: Narcissus. Sunlight Requirements: Full sun. The daffodil is an early spring flower that comes in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, so you can pick your favorite of the bunch.
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- Asiatic Lilies. Asiatic lilies (Lilium spp.) are a beautiful choice if you're looking for a flower that is low maintenance. These spring bloomers require a sunny site and well-draining soil but don't demand constant attention, says Peggy Anne Montgomery, horticulturist with FlowerBulbs.com.
- Coppertips. A true show stopper in mid to late-summer gardens, coppertips (Crocosmia) have slim, upright foliage topped by hot shades of red, orange, and yellow blooms.
- Gladiolus. Sometimes called sword lilies because of the shape of their leaves, gladioli are becoming more and more popular every year. "The long stems, covered in frilly, brightly colored blooms, are lovely and fragrant," says Montgomery.
- Dahlias. Dahlias come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, so you're guaranteed to find one that will look beautiful in your garden. "Most varieties will need to be staked to hold the plant and its large, heavy blooms upright, but that’s a small price for the magnificent blooms," says Montgomery.
Jan 25, 2022 · Spring flowers cheer us up at a time when we most need it, after a long, cold winter. These flowering shrubs, vines, and bulbs bloom sooner than lilacs ( Syringa spp .) and peonies ( Paeonia spp .), giving us the first signs of spring.
12 Spring Blooming Plants You Need This Year Could your spring garden use a little more cheerful color to ring in the new growing season? Scroll through this dozen new varieties of annuals, perennials and shrubs that will do the trick.
