Spring flowers - Discover and choose, our advice

The most beautiful spring flowers are Crocus, Iris, Muscaris, Primrose and Tulips. To help you make an informed choice, we've listed the different spring flowers by blooming period!

The different spring flowers

Spring is a time of wonder for all nature lovers. As the days lengthen and the sun begins to shine more brightly, our gardens and parks awaken with an explosion of color. Among the first messengers of spring are many flowers that amaze us with their beauty and fragrance. In this section, we take a look at some of these wonderful spring flowers.

Flowers from winter to early spring:

Crocus

Crocuses are much more than just little flowers. They embody the resilience and strength of nature. Often emerging when memories of winter are still fresh, these little beauties defy the last of the cold to herald the arrival of spring. Crocuses come in a panoply of colors, each shade offering its own spectacle. The magic of seeing a field of crocuses emerge through a thin layer of snow is one of the first joys of spring gardening.

Flowering season: Late winter to early spring (February to March).

Height: 5-15 cm

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Daffodil (Narcissus)

Symbolizing hope and renewal, daffodils brighten up the landscape with their distinctive silhouettes. These charismatic flowers, with their radiating petals surrounding a trumpet-shaped center, give off a sweet, captivating fragrance that reminds many of the beginning of spring.

Flowering season: Early to mid-spring (March to April).

Height: 30-50 cm

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Violet (Viola)

Violets are discretion incarnate. Often nestling among grasses or at the foot of trees, these small, delicate flowers give off a suave fragrance that can surprise anyone who bends down to admire them. Available in a variety of colors, from soft pastels to vibrant hues, violets are a must for spring gardens.

Flowering season: Early spring to early summer (March to June)

Height: 5-15 cm

Exposure: Full sun to part shade, prefers cool conditions

In short, these flowers bring color, texture and often a wonderful fragrance to gardens in late winter and early spring. Their appearance is a comforting sign that warmer days are on the way.

Flowers from spring to early summer:

Iris

Irises are floral poems, embodying sophisticated elegance and striking beauty. Their slender petals, which seem to dance in the breeze, feature a mosaic of colors, from deep blue to mystical purple, and even gold. These majestic sentinels of the garden, with their noble silhouette, can transform an ordinary flowerbed into a scene worthy of a master painting.

Flowering period: Mid-spring to early summer (May to June), depending on variety.

Height: 30 cm to 1 m, depending on variety

Exposure: Full sun

Ancolies

With airy grace, columbines dance through the garden like delicate ballerinas. Their unique shapes, sometimes reminiscent of fairies or butterflies, captivate the eye. They blend fragility and robustness, offering a gentle but unforgettable spectacle for gardeners and passers-by alike.

Flowering season: Late spring to early summer (May to June)

Height: 30-60 cm

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Anemone

Anemones are like earthly stars, bursting with light and color. Their exquisitely delicate petals seem to caress the air. Each flower is a reminder of nature's dazzling potential, and the joy it can bring to everyday life.

Flowering season: Early spring to early summer (March to June), depending on variety.

Height: 15-45 cm, depending on variety

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Forget-me-not

The soft blue of forget-me-nots is a caress for the soul. These delicate flowers, with their golden hearts, are silent witnesses to the most precious memories. Their very name evokes memory, remembrance and eternal affection.

Flowering season: Mid-spring (April to May).

Height: 20-30 cm

Exposure: Semi-shade

The diversity and beauty of these flowers mark the transition from spring to summer. They transform our gardens into webs of color, where each flower plays a unique role in brightening up our daily lives.

What flowers should you put on your balcony?

In spring, when the days begin to lengthen and the sun gets milder, it's the ideal time to decorate your balcony with flowers that reflect the energy of this season of renewal.

The spring bulbs are an excellent choice to start with. The crocus often emerge while traces of snow may still be present. They are closely followed by daffodils and tulipswhich come in an impressive variety of colors and shapes. These bulbs should be planted the previous autumn to flower in spring.

The thoughts and primroses are also perfect for spring. These sturdy little flowers can handle the cold of late winter and early spring, offering splashes of color even on gray days.

The forget-me-not or "Forget-me-not", with its small blue flowers, is another ideal spring flower for a balcony. Not only do they provide a pretty splash of color, but they can also reseed themselves and return the following year.

The hellebores or Christmas roses are also a great addition. They bloom early and come in a range of colors from white to green, pink and purple.

To add a little height and structure to your balcony, think of spring-flowering shrubs. The forsythia for example, can offer an explosion of yellow, while potted azaleas will produce a profusion of flowers.

Finally, don't forget to add fragrance! Visit hyacinths are not only beautiful, they also give off a delicious fragrance that is synonymous with spring for many.

When arranging your balcony for spring, think about sunlight, pot size and the overall effect you want to create. With a combination of heights, colors and shapes, you can transform your balcony into a veritable spring garden.