Some of the sun-loving bulbs that bloom earliest in cold-winter climates are:
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Dwarf irises are beautiful and often fragrant plants that frequently bloom first of everything in the garden. Though not very common in North American gardens, they are hardy in much of the continent and easy to grow. They will bloom anywhere from February to early April depending on exactly how long your winter is. Some recommended dwarf irises are:
Snow crocuses are lovely and sometimes fragrant early bloomers, many providing nectar to pollinators on warm early spring days. The term ‚”snow crocus” separates them from the later-blooming, larger-flowering Crocus vernus cultivars, often referred to as ‚”Dutch hybrids.” Recommended snow crocuses include:
Critter-resistant, daffodils can bloom anytime from late winter to late spring. Among the earliest to bloom are:
Less well known than the other earliest-blooming bulbs, spring-blooming colchicums are a gorgeous, critter-resistant addition to the early spring garden in USDA hardiness zones 6 and above. The most frequently available are:
When planting for the earliest spring bloom, it is important to consider location. If there is a spot in your garden where the snow thaws first, pick early-blooming bulbs that will be happy in its soil and light conditions, and they will likely be the very first things to bloom in your garden. In many gardens, this spot is a south-facing, well-drained patch that gets the most sun of anywhere in the garden, so oftentimes bulbs mentioned in this article are the best things to plant there.
For information on a related subject, see Angela England’s article Perennial Plants for Cold Climates.
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