Spring bloomers

What are the best-known and most popular spring bloomers?

Among the most beloved spring bloomers are hardy perennials that survive the winter effortlessly. Think of the Christmas Rose (Helleborus), which often starts blooming in the snow, and the Lungwort (Pulmonaria) with its characteristic variegated leaves. Spring-blooming perennials such as the creeping Phlox and the Caucasian forget-me-not (Brunnera) are also extremely popular due to their exuberant bloom in March and April. These spring bloomers form the basis of a healthy border and attract the first bees and bumblebees. By choosing these species, you lay a solid foundation for a garden that is already bursting with life early in the year.

The benefits of spring bloomers?

The biggest advantage of these spring bloomers is their long-lasting nature. Unlike annuals, spring bloomers perennials return bigger and stronger every year. Many of these species act as excellent ground covers, giving weeds hardly a chance to germinate in early spring. Additionally, many border plants in this category are evergreen, meaning your garden retains structure even during the cold months. As soon as the temperature rises, they treat you to an explosion of color, even before most other garden plants show their first leaves.

What to look for when buying spring bloomers?

What types of spring bloomers are there?

We can subdivide the perennial spring bloomers into three functional groups:

• Ground-covering spring bloomers: Species such as Vinca minor (Periwinkle) and Waldsteinia that quickly form a dense green carpet.
• Tall border plants: Think of the Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) or the Primrose (Primula) that add color to the front of the border.
• Shade-loving spring bloomers: Perennials such as the Epimedium (Tairy flower) that thrive perfectly under deciduous shrubs.

This variety of spring-flowering perennials creates layering and a natural look in your garden design.

Where do I place my spring flowers?

Most spring-flowering perennials feel perfectly at home in partial shade. Many spring flowers are originally woodland plants; they benefit from the sunlight that falls through the still bare branches of trees and shrubs in the spring. Ensure a spot where the soil is well-draining so that the roots of your spring-flowering perennials do not rot away during the wet winter months. Ground-covering species can be perfectly used on slopes or under hedges to fill in awkward corners in a low-maintenance and colorful way.

How do I care for my spring bloomers?

The care of perennial spring bloomers is minimal. In early spring (February/March), cut away the dead leaves and old stems from the previous season to make room for the new, fresh shoots. Give your spring-blooming perennials a boost with some organic fertilizer at the start of the growing season. For ground-covering spring bloomers, it is especially important to trim any shoots after flowering so that they stay within their designated area. Provide extra water during a dry spring, especially when the plants are just developing their flower buds.

Buying spring bloomers

Do you want to buy strong spring bloomers that provide immediate results? At Planten247, you will find a carefully selected assortment of perennials and border plants known for their early and reliable flowering. Whether you want to fill a bare spot under a tree with spring bloomers or enrich your border with hardy spring-blooming perennials, we supply healthy plants directly from the grower. Order today and ensure your garden is the first in the street to be ready for spring with colorful and vibrant planting.