Crocus

Among the very first flowers to brighten the garden after winter, crocuses bring welcome colour from late winter into early spring — from delicate species crocus in soft lilacs and stripes to the larger, jewel-toned blooms of Dutch hybrids. Easy to grow and fully hardy, they're perfect for naturalising in lawns, edging borders, or planting in pots for an early burst of colour close to the house, and are a valuable first source of nectar for early pollinators. Plant corms in autumn in well-drained soil for a reliable, returning display year after year.