The Joy of Spring Flowers



There may be no greater joy for many homeowners than witnessing the first bloom of spring flowers. Color replaces the drab grays of winter as the first flowering signals a new season of outdoor activity and pleasure.
Depending on the climate zone, many varieties of annual and perennial spring bloomers are available. Selection may rely on color preference, timing, and size.
Popular Spring Flowers
Pansy: The variety of petal colors make this the most common spring offering for many gardeners. The delicate blooms are magnificent in your early spring planting pots and window boxes.
Yellow Trillium: These true spring plants begin to offer up yellow blooms in April, then fade away by June. Ideal for shady spots, the plants work best in Zones 5-8.
New Guinea Impatiens Hybrid: In many climate zones, the Impatiens varieties can be an annual or a perennial. Best with morning sun or full sun, these flowers are great in beds with foliage plants and also in pots or hanging baskets.
Bloodroot: These perennial flowers begin to appear as early as March in Zones 3-9. With white blooms, these will continue until late June. These herbaceous plantings usually reach about 6 inches in height while spreading at least a foot in width.
Snowdrop Anemone: Best in Zones 4-8, Snowdrop Anemone grows well in sunny or only lightly shaded. The plant offers up sweet white clusters of blooms in the early spring and, according to Better Homes and Gardens, may even rebloom in the autumn.
Twinspur: Perennial in some zones and annual in others, these blooms are best in full sun, although should have some afternoon shade in really hot climates. Sunset suggests that Twinspur looks great as a complement to roses and thrives in the same conditions.
Zinnia: Simple flowers to grow from seed, Zinnia Elegans are annuals in all zones. These plants favor full sun. Flowers should be snipped off when fading so that new replacements can grow in their place.
Lilac: The fragrance of lilac is synonymous with springtime. Certain varieties of lilac range from dwarf shrubs to small trees. Best in Zones 4-8, lilacs can grow to a height of twenty feet.
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