Introduce spring to your garden with these ten flowers. Find out which spring flowers bloom particularly beautifully in this article.
When the degrees on our thermometers slowly climb again and the first rays of sunshine illuminate the cold, gray winter landscape, nature also awakens from its hibernation. Dainty spring flowers make their way through the thin blanket of snow, delighting us with their bloom and simple beauty. They are a welcome change from the bare trees and muddy snow and give us the long-awaited spring fever. Here you can find out which ten spring flowers should not be missing in your garden.
1. Daffodils
As Easter approaches, the narcissus, which belongs to the amaryllis family, blooms more and more in meadows and gardens. Because of its flowering time between February and May, the daffodil is also known as the daffodil and is very popular thanks to its rich colours. Whether yellow, white or orange: with almost 24,000 cultivated forms, the daffodil has a large selection of color and species variations. But the flower is not only beautiful to look at, but also easy to plant. Whether in a bed, in a pot or in a normal meadow, the daffodil is satisfied with almost any location. In this article you will find out how you can easily grow daffodils yourself.
Like the daffodil, the crocus, which belongs to the iris family, blooms in the spring months between February and April. The crocus can be recognized by its usually purple, blue, white or yellow colored spots on its delicate petals. With its bright colors, it not only delights its garden owners, but is also an important source of supply for bumblebees and bees in the still sparsely overgrown winter landscape.
3. Tulips
Most will probably associate the tulip with its biggest exporter and grower: DenNetherlands. In the past, the lily plant was considered priceless. Whole livelihoods perished from the widespread tulip mania. Today it is available to everyone and, thanks to its biodiversity of more than 5,000 subspecies, has a great fan base all over the world. The tulip comes in almost every imaginable color and is also very easy to plant at home. You can find out how to plant your own tulips in this article.
As the Latin translation of the primrose "primula" ("the first") suggests, it is one of the first spring flowers to bloom at the beginning of the year. The primrose plants, which are available in a wide variety of colors, can be sown in your own garden or illuminate your own four walls as indoor plants. Hardware stores and supermarkets offer the early bloomers in all imaginable shapes and colors at extremely low prices. Those interested in cultivating the colorful plants in their own home or garden should read our article on growing primroses.
5. Snowdrop
When freezing temperatures have our forests and gardens firmly in their grip and the end of winter is not in sight, there is a glimmer of hope: the snowdrop. This flower with the dainty white flowers, which - as the name of the plant suggests - are reminiscent of snow, brings spring feelings even when the temperatures are even colder. Peak season for snowdrops is usually from December to April. The herbaceous plant, which is actually native to the Mediterranean Sea, has also made it into our gardens and meadows and has since delighted us with its sight in the cold winter months. You can find out how you can easily plant snowdrops in your garden in our special article on planting snowdrops.
Anyone who lives in a rather shady location but still wants to enjoy colorful spring flowers in the garden should keep an eye out for the Spanish bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica). The plants bear white, pink or blue bluebells in loose racemes from the end of May to June. Insects also enjoy the bell-shaped flowers. Can you give the Spanish bluebell a slightly acidic,provide nutrient-rich and fresh loamy soil, the spring flower feels particularly well and requires almost no maintenance work.
7. Hyacinth
One of the typical spring flowers is the hyacinth (Hyacinthus Orientalis hybrids): With its dense clusters of bell-shaped flowers, the flower adorns every garden in spring. Between April and May, the hyacinths are in full splendor and give off an intense, heavy, sweet smell. The garden flowers are also popular because of their great variety of colors: hyacinths are available in almost every shade of color from white to pink and red to orange, blue or violet. Bees and bumblebees also love the plant and often fly to it in spring. If you want to grow the spring flowers in the garden, you should look for a sunny, warm place with loose, mineral soil. But the hyacinth also cuts a fine figure in the window box or as a spring cut flower. You can find out how to care for hyacinths here.
8. Ranunculus
The colorful ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) starts blooming as early as March. The beautiful spring flowers are valued above all because of their great variety: in addition to numerous variations in growth height, there are above all countless color variations - classic white and subtle pink to bright yellow or two-tone flowers. In addition, one can distinguish between filled and unfilled Ranunculus flowers, with only the latter being a food source for bees and other beneficial insects. Thanks to their colorful appearance, ranunculus are not only used as garden plants, but are also ideal as cut flowers for a spring bouquet. They are also ideal as spring flowers in pots. If you want to plant the ranunculus, it is advisable to choose a semi-shady place with a moist substrate. In any case, waterlogging should be avoided with the spring flower, which is why it is important to ensure good drainage.
9. Lily of the Valley
Lilies of the valley (Convallaria majalis) are a magical sight with their delicate, white bluebells. Lilies of the valley show their flowers from March to June and spread their sweet scent. The spring flower is not only appreciated by people,but is also an important source of food for bees and other insects. Since the lily of the valley is a typical forest plant, it also prefers a semi-shady to shady location. In addition, when planting the lily of the valley, you should put on a moist and humus-rich soil with an acidic pH value. As a cut flower, the graceful spring flower is also suitable for indoors, but it should be kept out of the reach of children and animals, as the lily of the valley is poisonous.
10. Reticulated Iris
With a flowering period from February to March, the reticulated iris (Iridodyctium reticulata) is one of the first spring flowers of the new year. The flowers develop into a real eye-catcher in spring with their bright blue, sometimes violet or white colored blossoms. The flowers, which can be up to eight centimeters in size, exude an intense smell in some varieties and are also popular with insects. Though spring flowers are considered highly adaptable, they do best as rock garden plants. Here they feel particularly well in a sunny location with well-drained and summer-dry soil.
These 10 spring flowers manage to banish the dreary winter feelings and herald the approaching spring season. With the blossoming of the little plants, summer is already slowly in sight.
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