Gardening is one of those delightful tasks in which we never arrive. God has created so much beauty and creation truly proclaims His greatness.
I have made it one of my goals to create gardens that have interest for every season of the year. I have a far way to go, but each year the garden is growing in its seasonal interest.
Today I’m sharing 10 plants that flower in my spring time garden. I am in Zone 6b
10 Plants that Flower in the Spring
- Allium
I don’t know why but these plants remind me of something you’d see in a Dr. Seuss book. They sway gracefully in the spring breeze and add so much interest to the May garden.
Bulb
Bloom Time: May
2. Euphorbia polychroma Cushion Spurge
I absolutely love the vibrancy of the euphorbia each spring.
Perennial
Bloom Time: May
Hardiness Zone: 3-10
3. Muscari Grape Hyacinth
These beautiful, purple bulb flowers add great interest to the spring garden
Bulb
Bloom Time: April
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
4. Forsythia
A flowering shrub that is covered with yellow blossoms early in the spring.
Bloom Time: April
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
5. Keizerkroon tulip Emperor’s Crown
Growing up my Opa (Dutch for Grandfather) planted lots of tulips in both his gardens and his children’s. I knew that when I grew up I wanted to carry on the tradition of growing this variety of Dutch tulips.
Blooms: April-May
Bulb
Hardiness Zones: 3-7
6. Redbud tree
Each year I am taken aback by this flowering tree. It is absolutely covered with pink blossoms and the waxy, heart shaped leaves add a unique interest into the landscape as well.
Flowering Tree : 10-20 ft
Blooms: May
Hardiness Zone: 5b-7b
7. Dutch Masters Daffodil
Daffodils are some of the easiest bulbs to grow. The vibrant yellow is a welcome sight after the long winter days.
Bulb
Flowering Time: March- April
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
8. Syringa Vulgaris Lilac
Lilacs are not only beautiful but they are edible as well!
Flowering Shrub: 8-15 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Bloom: May
9. Snowball Bush Viburnum
If you’re looking for a plant that gives both spring, summer and autumn interest- this is it. In the spring there are beautiful snowball like clusters that cover the entire tree en masse.
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Flowering Tree: 10-15 ft
10. Siberian Squill
My goal is to have these little guys seed all over my property. This is the first flower to bloom and provide food for the honey bees.
Bloom: March- April
Bulb
Hardiness Zone: 2-8
11. Snow in Summer Cerastium tomentosum
This is a great ground covering plant with silvery blue foliage. When the flowers begin in the spring it is simply stunning.
Bloom Time: May
Hardiness Zone: 3-7
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