Woodie’s Picks: Four Flowers To Order Now To Enjoy Early Spring Color
If you’re anything like us, you’re already mapping out your garden plans for the next couple of seasons…and you know what they say: ‘Early Bird Gets The Worm!’ The saying takes on new meaning when it comes to getting a head start on your garden.
In this installment of Woodie’s Picks, we will highlight the benefits of early garden prep, as well as highlight a few of our favorite early spring-blooming perennials to light up your garden this spring!
Benefits of Early Garden Preparation
Winter Discounts
A key benefit of shopping for your spring garden ahead of time is the major savings you will get. Our winter discounts and promotions are the best of the year and are available for a limited time only. Who wouldn’t want to create their dream garden at half the price?
Prime Pick of Fresh Inventory
The next significant benefit of buying early is that you have a prime selection of the best sellers, which are likely to sell out come springtime. By getting ahead of the spring rush, you will be able to secure any and all of the plants you dream of adding to your garden each year, but can’t seem to get your hands on because they are so popular and sell out before you ever have a real chance to purchase them.
Less Stress, Come Springtime
The last and probably most rewarding benefit of shopping early for your spring garden is the alleviated stress come springtime. You can get all your planning and prep work done now, so when the weather warms, you don’t have to spend time researching, waiting in long lines, and mapping out your garden, and you can really enjoy planting season to its fullest! Your plants arrive happy and healthy on your doorstep, and all you have to do is plant them! Gardening has never been simpler.
Our Favorite Early Spring Blooming Perennials
Hellebore
First on our list of early spring blooms to love is the iconic and elegant Hellebore, and it's first on the list because it is one of the first plants to bloom in the New Year! Also known as Lenten Rose, Hellebore really is the star of any late winter and early spring garden. With some varieties blooming as early as January, you will certainly get your fix for beautiful blooms when you plant Hellebore. These breathtaking perennials grow best in conditions of dappled shade and moist, well-draining soil. Hellebores are low-maintenance, deer-resistant plants that serve as an essential early food source for butterflies and bees.
Creeping Phlox
Do you love blooms? Imagine if your early spring yard was carpeted in them…Or better yet, stop dreaming and start planting! Creeping Phlox is a vibrant, easy-care groundcover that suppresses weeds, prevents erosion on slopes, and attracts pollinators! This all-star perennial really does it all. Phlox is popular for use in rock gardens, spilling over walls, or planted in mass to serve as a lawn alternative. Beyond its sheer beauty, phlox is prized for its low-maintenance nature, impressive drought tolerance, and resistance to deer. If you are looking to provide early-season color when little else is in bloom, phlox is the way to go!
Dianthus
If you are aiming for a flower garden that really pops, Dianthus is an excellent early spring planting option. These long-blooming perennials emerge in early spring and rebloom multiple times throughout spring and summer! They come in a variety of forms, from the carnation-like tall stems on the Cranberry Cocktail to the low-growing, bright pink blooms on Dianthus Kahori. These low-maintenance plants offer great versatility for borders, rock gardens, and containers! Dianthus is said to be drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and great for cut flower gardens!
Iris
Last on the list of must-have perennial plants in the early spring garden is Iris. Offering stunning, diverse colors and shapes, a low-maintenance care regimen, drought tolerance, and impeccable vertical interest, there’s nothing these exotic early bloomers can’t do. Specifically, our Bearded Irises are a magical option for early spring blooming displays. Hardy to USDA zones 3-10, Iris are known for handling conditions of heat and drought with grace. We recommend planting your Iris in full sun and well-draining soil for optimal results.
Shop Spring Garden Essentials Online Today
Getting a jump start on spring planting is one of the easiest ways to ensure a garden full of color, texture, and life from the very first warm days of the season. By planning ahead and choosing early blooming perennials now, you set yourself up for a stress-free spring filled with rewarding results.
From vibrant groundcovers to elegant statement blooms, these early risers prove that a little preparation goes a long way. Shop early, plant with confidence, and enjoy a garden that wakes up beautifully before the rest.