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The double white flowers of this beautiful snowdrop are complemented by green-tipped inner petals, but it is the honeyed scent that draws you in. This cultivar spreads happily in well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, growing to a graceful 30cm tall.
At just 15cm in height, this Glory of the Snow outperforms its diminutive size, offering blushing pink clusters on strong stems that bring the softest touch to spring’s palette.
True to its name, this crocus is striking in its white outer petals flushed with deep purple surrounding lighter purple inner petals. It reaches up to 10cm in height and will reward you for ensuring sharp drainage when planted in autumn.
This broad-leaved grape hyacinth is notable for its two-tone spikes of deep violet-blue at the base and paler blue atop. At just 15cm tall, it adds a dramatic contrast to softer spring hues.
One of the finest pure white daffodils, ‘Thalia’ is a spring vision. Its ethereal, multi-headed flowers sit atop slender 40cm stems, offering a refined and graceful take on the classic daffodil.
Dog’s tooth violets are always show-stoppers with their strongly reflexed petals, and this purple-pink selection does not disappoint. Growing to 25cm high and spreading to around 30cm, it thrives in moisture-retentive soil in dappled shade.
This hellebore brings elegance to the early season garden with its double, pink flowers. Flowering from late winter through spring, it prefers rich, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade and grows to about 40cm tall, providing long-lasting interest just as the garden awakens.