In the spring, as soon as the snow fell, the earliest flowers - primroses bloom in the gardens. And when there is still no greenery, they delight the eye with an anticipation of warmth.
What flowers belong to this group?
Periwinkle
Periwinkle is an evergreen plant, hides foliage under the snow, and in spring gives young shoots. In April, blooms densely in blue. However, there are other colors: red, white, lilac.
The plant is suitable for shady, moist areas without direct sunlight. The flower is unpretentious, grows rapidly, in extreme heat and drought requires hydration.
It is best to plant a periwinkle in April, but takes root at any time.
If you plant a periwinkle on the balcony, allowing you to curl down, then the stems can reach a length of more than 2 m.
Crocus
Some species of crocuses can bloom by the end of February, under favorable conditions. There are many colors.
For species that bloom in spring, planting is done in the fall. Suitable for them and direct sun and partial shade.
The flower is not demanding in care, it needs loose soil without stagnation of water. With excess moisture, the bulbs rot.Scilla
It blooms in early April. It is most often found in blue, but in varietal sprouts, the flowers are white, pink and purple.
The plant is unpretentious, the place for planting is completely different: both sunny and shadow areas. The soil is optimal without stagnation of water. The spelling is actively growing, so you need to monitor this process and stop it in time.
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Snowdrop
Snowdrop can please bloom from the beginning of March. Landing area can be selected where there is no constant shadow, for example, under trees or bushes on which there is no foliage. Snowdrops are planted in the fall, and in spring, after they have bloomed, they can be propagated.
Muscari
The flower of extraordinary beauty is suitable for any garden, since it is very unpretentious. Blossom starts in April. It grows very much, so this process requires control, and since each bulb gives numerous offspring, it’s completely impossible to dig out everything.
Lungwort
This is a rhizome perennial plant with pinkish bell flowers. Lungwort initially grew in the forests, but breeders bred a lot of decorative varieties.
They feel great in shady places, but in cold and humid weather they are susceptible to powdery mildew. Lungwort can be propagated by dividing the bush, and seeds, and root segments.
Hellebore
Moroznik is a beautiful evergreen plant that can decorate the garden with very early flowering, which smoothly passes into the process of fruit formation. An interesting flower is that it does not have a wilting process, instead the cup starts to turn green, the pistils become bunches of fruits.
Moroznik prefers partial shade or even shade, but can live in the sun, however, in this case, he needs timely watering. Stagnation of water should also be excluded. This flower is able to live for decades.
Planting primroses
All primroses are divided into rhizome and bulbous. The process of planting varies. Planting rhizomes, such as Lungwort and hellebore, is necessary in spring. It is advisable to choose a place near perennials, then the flowering process in the garden will not end for a long period. Bulbous planted in the fall, and in early spring they will be able to please with flowers. Areas with good lighting and humidity, but without excess, are best suited for them.
Primroses are a great way to enjoy bright flowers and succulent leaves in early spring, when nature just wakes up from sleep and so lacks a variety of colors.
