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SPRING FLOWERS (Part 1)

Anemone

Thought to be grown from the tears of a goddess, the anemone blooms in many seasons throughout the year. Due to its slender stem the anemone dances along with the wind, and is therefore often referred to as the ‘windflower’.

Daffodil

Also known as a narcissus, the daffodil is a perennial flower that usually signals the start of spring due to its early bloom. The trumpet-like shape of the most popular daffodil types makes this flower very easily identifiable.

Hawthorn

The hawthorn is a hearty shrub that has been a common sight in hedgerows for many years, with the oldest known hawthorn dating back to the 3rd century. As the petals and leaves are edible, they are often used in salads or soups. 

Columbine

Blooming in mid-spring, the columbine is identified by long ‘spurs’ that extrude from the back of the flower. It comes in many different varieties but, due to a quick bloom, its presence is short-lived every season.

Crown Imperial Fritillary

The statuesque crown imperial fritillary is one of the most commonly grown of the fritillaria genus, all of which have beautiful, bell-shaped flowers but a foul smelling scent, and some can be quite deadly if ingested.

Hyacinth

The ancient Greek author Homer made reference to the hyacinth in his epic poem, the Iliad, and the fragrant, clusters of star-shaped flowers are just as popular today, bringing a stunning display of color to spring gardens.
 

Love-in-a-Mist

An annual flowering plant, love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena), is a cottage garden classic that is perfect for filling gaps in flower borders. It belongs to the buttercup family and comes in shades of purple, blue, white and pink.

Lilac

Thought to symbolize love, the flowers of the common lilac bush come in many vibrant colors, from pink to purple, with white and yellow varieties also available, and are often grown for their intense fragrance as well as their beautiful blooms.

Peony (Cora Louise Hybrid)

Crossing a tree peony with a herbaceous peony created this intersectional hybrid, which is sometimes referred to as an Itoh peony. It produces large exotic-looking blooms with a sweet and pleasant, yet gently fragranced scent.

Peony (Coral Charm)

This award-winning herbaceous perennial changes color throughout growth. Large hardy buds open salmon pink blossoming into beautiful bowl-shaped blooms of coral-peach and finally fading to pale ivory.

Crocus

This cup-shaped perennial originates from the island of Crete, where it was first cultivated and harvested in the production of saffron spice. One species in particular, Crocus sativus, is commonly known as the saffron crocus.

Iris

Derived from the Greek word for ‘rainbow’, the iris genus has over 300 variations. The flower’s anatomy, with its open petals and stigma placement, perfectly displays the relationship between flower shape and insect pollination.
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