Do you live in a region where it’s cold and want to grow some flowers early in spring?
Well, despite what you may believe, growing flowers is totally possible around this time, and, to no surprise, is my favorite time to grow them.
Here are 10 early spring flowers that absolutely crush it in cool weather!
Early Spring Flowers That Thrive In Cool Weather
1: Snowdrops (Galanthus)
True to the name, snowdrops thrive in extreme cold and can even be found blooming through snow. They have this drooping, bell-shaped look to their flowers and are pearly white in color.
2: Crocus
Crocus blooms are cold-hardy and bloom in a diverse array of different colors ranging from light yellow and white all the way to deep purple and blue. They remain unbothered by chilly temperatures and frost as long as it all remains within a manageable range.
3: Hellebores (Lenten Rose)
Hellebores can be seen blooming around late winter and early spring. They’re super long-lasting and can draw positive attention to your garden thanks to their simplicity and elegance.
These are not the kind of flowers you want to add for a funky, flamboyant touch to the garden but more so to bring peace and simplicity.
4: Daffodils (Narcissus)
Daffodils are amongst the early bloomers in spring and they prefer moderate to chilly temperatures for the best growth and flowering. These bright yellow and white flowers return each spring and combine vibrant color with grace to uplift your garden landscape.
5: Hyacinths
One thing I absolutely love about hyacinths is their sweet floral fragrance. Trust me, it’s strong and definitely noticeable in the garden. Hyacinths tolerate chilly conditions really well and are perfect for early spring planting.
6: Pansies
Though this may surprise a lot of people, pansies can actually handle cold weather and light frost really well. Because they bloom early in the season, they’ll be amongst the first to provide tons of color and visual interest in the garden.
7: Primroses
Primroses come in a variety of different colors. I solely have primroses in my garden due to their multi-colored petals which bring this youthful, flamboyant energy to the landscape instead of making everything look grandpa core.
You can also plant primroses to add stark contrast against darker, more edgy plants and foliage in your garden.
8: Tulips
As popular and loved as tulips are, they’re just for me at the moment. I’ve been in this love and hate relationship with tulips for a while now and it’s not ending anytime soon. However, there’s no denying that they are one of the best early spring flowers that thrive in cooler temperatures.
9: Virginia Bluebells
Unfortunately, I don’t have Virginia bluebells in my garden, but I have a friend who does and, let me tell you, they’re absolutely as bold and interesting as they look from a distance. Virginia bluebells offer delicate blue flowers that thrive in cool spring temperatures.
10: Grape Hyacinths (Muscari)
Grape hyacinths are quite similar to regular hyacinths, except that the blooms resemble grapes in both shape and color. These small, vibrant blue flowers naturalize easily and are perfect for adding some interesting texture to the garden.
Conclusion
I’ve previously done an article on warm-weather flowers and, now, I’m doing one on cool season flowers. I’d say my work is pretty well-rounded, isn’t it?
Anyways, enough thinking and weighing options. Now, it’s time to pick the early spring flowers that appeal to you the most and proceed with planting them. No doubts, no second thoughts; just pure action.
Once you see how your garden brightens up after this, you’ll thank me for encouraging you to speed things up.
