Spring Colour
Spring is the perfect time of year to be planting new shrubs, climbers, perennials and more in your garden. Freshen up your borders, baskets, pots and tubs with freshly grown plants from our very own nurseries. We have a great selection of vibrantly coloured plants that will help to brighten up any garden. For our full range of plants please visit us in store.
1. Forsythia
Forsythia is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its vibrant yellow flowers that herald the arrival of spring, often blooming before the leaves emerge. Its arching branches create a striking display in borders, hedges, or as a specimen plant, bringing early-season colour to the garden. Forsythia is hardy, fast-growing, and low-maintenance, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Pruning after flowering encourages healthy growth and abundant blooms, making it a reliable and cheerful addition to any landscape.
2. Dicentra Spectibilis
Dicentra spectabilis, commonly known as bleeding heart, is a perennial plant admired for its graceful, arching stems adorned with heart-shaped, pink-and-white flowers in late spring to early summer. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage adds delicate texture to shaded borders and woodland gardens. Preferring cool, moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade, dicentra is low-maintenance and often naturalizes in suitable conditions. The plant’s unique, romantic blooms and elegant form make it a standout for adding charm and softness to shaded garden areas.
3. Rhododendrons
Rhododendrons are evergreen or deciduous shrubs prized for their spectacular spring blooms and glossy foliage. Spring-flowering varieties produce large clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers in a wide range of colours, from soft pastels to vibrant pinks, reds, purples, and whites. Thriving in acidic, well-drained soils and partial shade, they are commonly used in woodland gardens, borders, and as specimen plants. Their striking spring display, combined with their lush, year-round leaves, makes rhododendrons a favourite for adding colour, structure, and elegance to the garden.
4. Ceanothus
Ceanothus, often called California lilac, is a versatile evergreen shrub celebrated for its profuse clusters of vibrant blue or purple flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. Many varieties also produce fragrant blossoms, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, ceanothus thrives in sunny, well-drained sites, making it ideal for borders, coastal gardens, or as a low-maintenance specimen plant. Its glossy foliage and striking flower display add long-lasting colour and texture, making it a standout choice for both formal and informal garden settings.
5. Cytisus Allgold
Cytisus ‘Allgold’, commonly known as broom, is a deciduous shrub celebrated for its bright, golden-yellow flowers that appear in late spring to early summer, creating a vivid splash of colour. Its arching, slender stems and green foliage provide a graceful, airy structure, making it ideal for borders, slopes, or mixed shrub plantings. Hardy and low-maintenance, ‘Allgold’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating poor conditions and drought once established. Its long-lasting blooms and cheerful colour make it a reliable and attractive choice for adding early-season brightness to the garden.
