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Best flower plants for spring home decoration

You're eager for some spring colour after a long, dreary winter filled with greys and browns. Spring flowers are a symbol of good things to come after the darkened and gloomy days of winter. Spring brings a garden rejuvenation, whether you reside in the cold North, the warm South, or somewhere in between. This time of year, flowering plants are exactly what your winter-weary soul requires. If you're planting a perennial or shrub that will last for several years, be sure it's suitable to your USDA Hardiness Zone (find yours here) so it can withstand the harsh winters in your area. Spring-blooming bulbs must be planted before the ground freezes in the fall (which can be as late as early December in certain areas). Some annuals can withstand cold, but those that aren't as hardy should be planted after the last predicted frost date in your area; your local university cooperative extension service can provide you with that information.

Weigela
These lovely pink-and-white trumpeting flowers are especially suited to the joyous spring season, which is also helpful because that's when they're best planted! They grow best in full light, but they can also take partial shade (particularly in extremely hot areas) and will bloom again in the summer and fall. They'd look lovely in a front garden around a porch or entryway.
Crocus
In colder climates, these hardy bulbs will often bloom when the snow is still on the ground. Crocuses must be planted in the fall for a spring display, and don't be shocked if you discover them growing in unexpected places, like behind a shrub! Rodents find them tasty, so they dig them up and bury them somewhere.
Daffodil
One of the earliest signs that spring has arrived is the blooming of these iconic springtime bulbs, which must be planted in the fall for spring blooms. Their cheerful yellow blossoms are quite dependable. They will be ignored by rodents and deer.
Hyacinths
For spring blossoms, these lovely, aromatic flowers should be planted in the fall. Rodents won't harm them since the bulbs, foliage, and blooms contain a poisonous toxin. Another benefit? Their flowers can endure up to a week!

Primrose
Primroses bloom in a variety of colours in the early spring, including white, canary yellow, deep purple, and pink. They're low-maintenance perennials that bloom even when there's snow on the ground. There are various variations, so choose one that is a perennial and will withstand the winters in your area.

Forsythia

The beautiful yellow blossoms of forsythia signal the arrival of spring. If you need to prune this shrub after it has flowered, do so right after flowering or you'll chop off next year's buds. Also, for smaller gardens, search for newer cultivars that are more compact.
Tulips
For spring colour, tulip bulbs must be planted in the fall. Although they are technically perennials, they frequently fade after the first year, so they are regarded as annuals and planted every year. Plant them in containers where rats can't dig them or pile them beneath less appealing bulbs like daffodils to keep pests away.
Pansies and Violas
These beautiful annuals come in a variety of brilliant colours and will last until the summer heat fades them. Don't be afraid to plant them early in the spring because they can withstand frost and even a moderate freeze.
Grape Hyacinth
These small bulbs, which you plant in the fall for spring blooming, quickly naturalise, so you may start with just a few and end up with an entire swath of grape hyacinths in a few years! They are unaffected by rodents, and their cheerful purple, pink, or blue blooms persist for weeks.

Sweet Alyssum
Although this exquisite annual appears fragile, it is hardy as nails. It is unaffected by frost. It will bloom continuously from April until the first hard freeze in the fall if you keep it moist. That's a fantastic investment!
Fritillaria
Fritillaria are for you if you're seeking for something a touch more tropical and unusual in appearance. The distinctive bell-shaped blooms of these fall-planted bulbs bloom about the same time as tulips and daffodils. They are frequently ignored by rodents. Because they don't always return, they're usually considered as annuals.
Rhododendron

Rhododendrons feature glossy leaves and bloom in white, salmon, peach, pink, and purple in late spring. There are both evergreen and deciduous (leaves fall off) kinds, so check the plant tag or description to make sure you're getting the right one.
Conclusion
To celebrate the arrival of spring, there are a variety of indoor and outdoor perennial flowers. The weather in the spring can be fickle, but spring flowers are tenacious. Everyone is looking forward to some light and colour after the dreary days of winter. Spring flowers revitalise the surroundings by signalling the arrival of better times. After a long and dreary winter, spring flowers bring a burst of colour and positivity to your life in the form of a rainbow of colours. If you appreciate the spring season and wish to decorate your home with spring-blooming flowers, the list provided above is for you.

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