Plants are good for people and the planet. They provide food, oxygen, and habitats for animals. They can also help to improve health and provide a great aesthetic to any room.
Plants need water, light, nutrients, and room to grow. When taking care of plants, it’s important to keep these four things in mind.
Find out the top 10 plants to grow this spring. Learn which plants bring color, scent, and texture to your garden.
Daffodils
Daffodils are spring flowers that have a lot going for them. The bright yellow petals can reach up to 1 foot when fully grown and turn white as they age, like other blooms, but they prefer full sun or light shade and good soil that drains well.
Rock Roses
While they might not be the first flowers to bloom, rock roses are definitely worth waiting for. They give a wide range of colors and fragrances that tend to last all year!
Rock Rose shrubs can be grown up to 1′ tall (approx. 40cm) with a 2′ spread – making them perfect shrubs for small gardens and patio decors alike. You may want these near your patio if you live in a Zone 6-8 area where they’ll be able to thrive best!
Tulips
Tulips are beautiful, but can be a challenge to grow. With over 100 cultivars for you to choose from and some careful gardening skills, you’ll have no problem planting these flowers which come in an array of colors & sizes. They’re the perfect for landscaping gardens or flower containers!
They also do well with sun exposure and grow to be very tall in certain regions. Varieties vary in height and can range anywhere from 4 inches to 7 feet tall so you’ll be able to find one perfect for your specific needs.
Pansies
Have you been searching for a low-maintenance plant that doesn’t require much fertilizing? Interested in exploring a new variety of color? Pansies will fill your needs and make your yard stand out this spring!
These flowers can grow up to 10 inches tall and have a spread-out 12 inch root system (so they’ll fill in any small spaces quickly).
Hydrangeas
If you’re looking for a great new plant to enjoy this spring, we’ve got just the one! Hydrangeas are beautiful and come in many colors like pink, blue or purple. They bloom beautifully and will be sure to add some extra life to any garden.
The oakleaf hydrangea has unusual white petals and green leaves, which make for an eye catching display when planted out on its own – they can grow 6 ft tall to 8 ft wide (zones 5-9)
Irises
Irises are perfect flowers for a garden and come in many colors & varieties. Plant them early in the spring when they first bloom, as these showy flowers usually only last a few weeks before going dormant again!
A few of the more common varieties of Phlox include “Marmorata,” with white petals that are speckled red in the center or “Beth Searles,” where the flower pedals change colors from blue to violet.
Roses
Rose gardens are a beautiful place to go and enjoy the beauty of flowers. One variety of flower often found in these gardens is the garden rose.
Azaleas
If you’re looking for a plant that will add some color to your garden, take a look at the azalea. They come in many different shades and colors, such as hot pink or purple. I’ve had good luck with these in the past!
They grow best when not exposed to too much light, prefer soil with an acidic pH, and can live easily in zones 5-9.
Poppies
There are a number of different poppy types out there, up to 70 species! This can make it difficult to choose. I’m most familiar with the California Golden Poppy which is super common outside our urban areas and up north.
Morning Glories
Morning glories require a lot of sun and grow best in zones 3-10. Morning Glories are beautiful vines with bright blue flowers that do well on fences and trellises.