Spring Flowering Plants

Autumn and early spring are both good times, which lets the roots settle before the plant puts its energy into flowering. Container-grown plants like these can go in whenever the ground is workable.

Very. Early flowers are a lifeline for bees waking from winter, when little else is in bloom. Planting a few is one of the simplest ways to help pollinators.

Many spring flowers are woodland plants that bloom before the tree canopy closes over, so they cope well with light shade. Check the aspect listed on each plant.

Mix plants that flower in March, April and May rather than all at once. Each plant page lists its flowering months so you can plan a continuous run.