Flowering in March

March heralds the arrival of spring, with gardens awakening from their winter slumber. Early bloomers take center stage, filling beds and borders with splashes of color and a sense of renewal.

Key March Flowering Plants:

• Daffodils (Narcissus): Cheerful yellow, white, and orange blooms are a quintessential symbol of spring.
• Crocuses: These delicate, goblet-shaped flowers pop up in shades of purple, white, and gold.
• Hellebores (Lenten Roses): Elegant nodding flowers in soft greens, pinks, and purples thrive in shady spots.
• Forsythia: This deciduous shrub erupts into a cascade of golden-yellow blooms before its leaves appear.
• Primroses and Polyanthus: Compact and vibrant, these are perfect for beds, borders, and containers.

In tropical-style gardens, the focus might still be on foliage, but early Camellias, Anemones, or even the first buds of Exotic Tulips could hint at what’s to come.

Tips for a Thriving March Garden:

• Remove faded flowers from bulbs but leave the foliage to die back naturally and feed next year’s blooms.
• Watch for slugs and snails, especially around young shoots.
• Start tidying borders and dividing clumps of early perennials as they emerge.

March is a month of promise, where the garden begins to stir, offering the first joyful bursts of color and life after the stillness of winter.