Blossoming spring garden blooms: Spectacular flowers to sow for a spirit-lifting floral oasis
Brighten Up Your Spring With These Amazing Blooms!
Get ready to enjoy a sea of vibrant colors and aromatic scents this spring with these stunning flowers handpicked by garden experts and the lovely folks at Seedling Squad.
1. Anemone nemorosa 'Kentish Pink'
This unsung hero among spring flowers boasts a unique appearance and is easy to naturalize. In a nod to the chameleon, its pink-backed petals transform into a completely different look depending on the light, ranging from virtually white to deep pink. Height: 20cm. Origin: Western Europe. Conditions: Well-drained, humus-rich soil; part shade. Hardiness: RHS H6, USDA 5a-8b. Season: Spring. - Chosen by Fleur van Zonnevald
2. Paeonia lactiflora 'Hot Chocolate'
Brace yourself for this early-blooming peony's captivating dark-red spring flowers, adorned with a pompom-like boss of frilly petaloids.Get to know the complete guide to peonies.
3. Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve'
This classic, long-flowering mauve erysimum forms an upright plant that stays erect. Long lasting and low maintenance - even some seeds may set! A perfect addition to any garden, though it lacks fragrance. Height: unknown.
4. Fritillaria raddeana
Fritillaries are a force to be reckoned with, bursting onto the scene with large, lime-green spring flowers. Their beautiful, subtle color fits perfectly into spring's color palette. They prefer well-drained soil and hot dry summers. Once the flowers fade, the plant evolves into large, angular seed pods that are perfect for use in flower bouquets. Height: 70cm. Origin: Central Asia. Conditions: Well-drained, humus-rich soil; full sun or part shade. Hardiness: RHS H7, USDA 5a-8b. Season: Spring.
5. Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'
Spectacular large, rounded, creamy-white flowers appear in early spring on this dogwood, and demonstrate their mightiness after a good summer the previous year. The dogwood features crimson-pink autumn color. Height: 4m. Hardiness rating: RHS H5, USDA 5a-9b.
6. Cornus 'Porlock'
This large, spreading cultivar produces abundant creamy bracts that change to pink as they age and are followed by strawberry-shaped fruits in the autumn. Easy to grow, this spring-flowering dogwood tolerates most soils, apart from shallow chalk. Height: 5m. Hardiness rating: RHS H5, USDA 5a-9b.
7. Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'
This short-lived but well-branched perennial foxglove features lavender-purple blooms with maroon interior spotting. It flowers in its first year and self-seeds freely. Height: 90cm. Hardiness USDA 4a-9b.
8. Magnolia 'Yellow Fever'
This small tree features large, pale-yellow flowers that are flushed pink and emerge before the foliage during April. The yellow magnolia spring flowers have a sweet fragrance and fade to an ivory-cream color overtime. Height: 5m. USDA 4a-8b.
9. Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'
Foot-tall, vivid apricot flowers emerge from dark buds against dark-green foliage. Regular cutting is required to keep this spring flower at peak performance. LOVE IT with dark tulips! Fragrant.
10. Corydalis nobilis
This beautiful flower, sent to botanist Carl Linnaeus in the form of incorrectly labeled seeds, naturalized all over northern Europe after it was planted in his garden in Sweden. With striking yellow-brown flowers, it's one of the largest corydalis. Ideal conditions are dry to moderately moist soil, full sun. Hardiness: RHS H7, USDA 3b-8b. Season: Spring.
11. Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Cream'
This peony boasts smooth, scented, creamy-white spring flowers that double and form a bowl-like center. Height: 80cm. Hardiness: RHS H6.
12. Helleborus atrorubens
Featuring small, dark flowers mainly green inside with reddish-purple backs, this deciduous plant can be confused with Helleborus orientalis. Blooms from February to March. Height: 25-35cm. Hardiness: RHS H5, USDA 6a-8b.
Pro Tips:- Try spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and hyacinths. Plant these in the fall (6 to 8 weeks before the first hard frost) for beautiful spring blooms[1].- Peonies are true spring superstars, with big ruffled blooms in pink, red, white, or coral. They thrive in zones 3 to 8, require cold winters for optimal blooming, prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and provide stunning flowers and lush foliage every spring[5].- Shasta Daisies are bright and cheerful, with white petals and sunny yellow centers that bloom from early summer to the fall. Easy to grow, great for cutting, and thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Zones: 5 to 9[5].- Irises, known for elegant and eye-catching blooms in shades of purple, blue, yellow, and white, are hardy in zones 3 to 9 and are low maintenance. Proper planting of rhizomes near the surface is essential for blooming[5].
Transform your home-and-garden lifestyle this spring by incorporating these diverse and captivating plants. The Anemone nemorosa 'Kentish Pink', a subtle standout among spring flowers, is easy to naturalize and thrives in part shade. Delight in the large, lime-green spring flowers of Fritillaria raddeana, paired beautifully with the soothing nature of a garden. To welcome the scent of spring, consider the peony 'Hot Chocolate', a striking early-bloomer adorned with dark-red flowers. For a fresh pop of color, the foot-tall Erysimum 'Apricot Twist' offers vivid apricot blooms, perfect for pairing with dark tulips. Additionally, brighten your home and garden with the Corydalis nobilis, a plant that naturalized across Europe after being planted in a garden. These dynamic choices will undeniably elevate your lifestyle, embracing the essence of gardens, nature, and the arrival of spring.
