Bloom period:Through spring, blooming for around six weeks.
Care requirements:Partial to full sun, neutral to acidic well-draining soil.
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Plus, they’re relatively low maintenance.
Bloom period:Spring into early summer for up to three weeks.
Care requirements:Partial to full sun, well-draining soil.
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Bloom period:Late winter into spring and fall, lasting two to three weeks once bloomed.
Care requirements:Full sun, well-draining soil.
Bloom period:Early spring for up to four weeks.
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Care requirements:Partial to full sun, moist soil that drains well.
Tulips
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What would a spring bulb garden be without tulips?
These bulbous plants are too pretty to pass up.
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“Tulips are like deer candy, so do not plant unless you have a fenced-in yard.”
Bloom period:Early to late spring and will bloom for one to two weeks.
Care requirements:Full sun, rich soil that drains well.
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You’ll have no trouble finding the perfect hue for your garden’s theme.
Deer don’t like them and they aren’t too fussy about water either.
Bloom period:Late winter into early spring for one to two weeks.
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Ranunculus
Another option if you’re really looking for that wow factor are ranunculus.
It helps, too, that there are so many varieties and hues to choose fromperfect for every gardener.
Bloom period:Early to late spring for close to two months of bloom.
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Care requirements:Partial to full sun, loamy soil that drains well.
Hyacinths
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These brilliant blooms are condensed bundles of color.
Bloom period:Spring for several weeks.
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Care requirements:Full sun to partial shade, loose soil that drains well.
Bloom period:Spring and early summer for a few weeks (some varieties also bloom in fall).
Care requirements:Full sun, well-draining soil, not too much watering.
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Bloom period:Late winter into early spring for up to a month or two.
Care requirements:Full sun, loose well-draining soil.
Hellebore
These members of theRanunculaceaefamily are a gorgeous addition to your spring planting plans.
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Hellebores come in a diverse range of colors and offer unique petal shapes that’ll enliven your garden bed.
Bloom period:Spring, for up to a month.
Care requirements:Shade in cooler months, moist, well-drained soil.
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They grow tall and come in all kinds of colors, from blush pink to periwinkle blue.
Bloom period:Up to 10 days (plant bulbs now for autumn blooms).
Care requirements:Direct sun (though some like partial shade), lightly moist soil.
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