A symbol of renewal and milder climate, spring is a magnificent season in the garden.
And because a beautiful spring flower garden must be prepared in advance, discover our selection of 12 varieties of plants that flourish particularly well during this season.
The forget-me-not, very gently
From March until June, the forget-me-not delights us with its pretty little flowers, generally blue.
From March and until June, the forget-me-not (
Myosotis
) delights us with its pretty little flowers, generally blue, although they can also be white.
Its delicate leaves and thin stems help give it a slender silhouette.
However, the charm of the forget-me-not is matched only by its hardiness, which makes it very easy to grow.
Note that forget-me-nots can be invasive to the extent that they reseed very easily.
The primrose, herald of sunny days
The primrose (Primula spp.) is one of the first flowers in the garden to bloom when spring arrives.
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As its Latin name suggests, primrose (
Primula spp.
) is one of the first flowers in the garden to bloom when spring arrives.
Its pretty flowers gathered in colorful bouquets brighten up the gardens from February until May.
The primrose is an easy-going plant that requires little maintenance, apart from providing water in the event of drought, especially if it is planted in a pot or planter.
Hyacinth, as impressive as it is fragrant
Hyacinth (Hyacinthus) is a bulbous flowering plant that adorns flowerbeds and rockeries from March onwards.
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With its very fragrant flower stems, the hyacinth (
Hyacinthus
) is a bulbous flowering plant which adorns flowerbeds and rock gardens from March onwards.
Do not hesitate to plant the hyacinths in groups for the most beautiful result.
We love them for their wide range of colors, for their very simple cultivation and for their ability to flower again the following year.
Lily of the valley, a plant with strong symbolism
Lily of the valley flowers profusely from April.
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Lily of the valley (
Convallaria majalis
) is a lovely plant which announces the arrival of sunny days since it flowers profusely
from the month of April
.
Particularly delicate, lily of the valley flowers are composed of a corolla which has the appearance of a bell with six teeth.
White, and more rarely pink, they give off a powerful smell that is very appreciated.
In France, we usually offer it on May 1, on the occasion of Labor Day.
The tulip, always more colorful
The tulip is often associated with the arrival of spring since it adorns our gardens from March onwards.
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White, yellow, red, pink, purple… The tulip (
Tulipa
) is a bulb plant with infinite colors!
It is often associated with the arrival of spring since it adorns our gardens from March onwards.
We love its simple and graphic look which gives character to our gardens, whether it is planted in rockeries, on borders, in clumps, in isolation but also in the ground or in a planter.
Muscari, so easy to live with
Muscari is distinguished by its generally cobalt blue, bell-shaped flowers which bloom from mid-March.
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Muscari (
Muscari spp.
) is distinguished by its generally cobalt blue, bell-shaped flowers which bloom
from mid-March
.
They are organized in erect and more or less compact clusters.
It is also to this very particular arrangement that it owes its nickname “cluster hyacinth”.
Muscari is a very adaptable plant that thrives in both sun and partial shade.
It requires little maintenance and is very rustic.
Also read: 25 blue flowers to grow for a more colorful garden
The daisy, a classic that we never tire of
The daisy adorns the lawns from February onwards.
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With its small white petals and yellow heart, the daisy (
Bellis perennis
) is a delicate little flower that adorns lawns from February onwards.
There are many cultivars which then take the shape of pompoms and are adorned with varied colors.
They are then generally planted on the edge of flower beds or even in pots to decorate balconies and terraces.
The daffodil, a sun in our gardens
Daffodils are also called narcissus.
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With their flowers bordered by a beautiful golden crown, daffodils (
Narcissus spp.
), also called narcissus, brighten up our gardens.
Luckily, they illuminate us with their beautiful light quite early in the season since they flower
from the beginning of March
.
Easy to live with, the daffodil flourishes just as well in flower beds, in rock gardens, on our lawns or in the undergrowth.
However, be sure to water it well in the event of a dry spring.
The peony, a plant with the most elegant flowers
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Boasting generous flowers with many frilly petals and a delicate scent, the peony (
Paeonia
) is a very popular spring plant.
It enhances a garden from the end of April, whether planted on the edge, in clumps or alone.
To grow well, the peony particularly appreciates a sunny location and soil that is both rich and fresh.
During its first years of life, it can easily be grown in a pot so that you can enjoy it even if you live in an apartment.
The bellflower, so charming and undemanding
The bellflower immediately brings a spring air to our gardens, from May.
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With its colorful flowers with a country look, the bellflower (
Campanula
) immediately brings a spring air to our gardens,
from the month of May
.
Its delicate bell-shaped flowers can be pink, white, lavender blue or more purple.
The bellflower is very easy to grow and flourishes as a ground cover as well as along walls and embankments.
It also grows very well in pots or planters to brighten up terraces and balconies.
Also readL'aubriète, an avalanche of purple flowers in your rock gardens!
The poppy, as delicate as it is bright
The poppy (Papaver rhoeas), also called poppy flower, is a particularly rustic plant.
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With its fine petals of a beautiful bright red color, the poppy (
Papaver rhoeas
), also called poppy flower, is a particularly rustic plant.
It brings a poetic and wild touch to the garden thanks to the aerial texture of its petals which fly in the wind.
When planted in full sun, the poppy amazes us with its beautiful flowers
from the month of May
.
Sweet pea, the pleasure of the senses
Sweet peas are generally grown in France as annual plants.
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What could be more poetic than the flowers of the sweet pea (
Lathyrus odoratus
), as graceful and airy as a flock of butterflies?
This pretty climbing plant adorns fences and trellises with its beautiful light green foliage dotted with colorful flowers from May until September.
We also love sweet pea for its sweet scent that perfumes our gardens.