Bee Buffet Shadow Corner v2 - ORG

Early spring colour, even where sunshine is still scarce

There's something special about the first flowers appearing as the garden slowly wakes from its winter rest. With Bee Buffet Shadow Corner, you can bring colour and life to those quieter spots where the spring sunshine hasn't quite reached yet.

The different spring bloomers create a natural, varied display. While you enjoy the first colours of the season, early-active bees and other pollinators can benefit from the pollen and nectar available in the flowers. Even a cooler corner of your garden can become part of a lively spring landscape. This collection looks particularly lovely beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, where plenty of light can reach the ground before the leaves emerge. A border in partial shade is another good choice. Well-drained soil provides a welcoming home for the bulbs to grow and flower. Plant the bulbs in autumn, preferably in small groups for a natural-looking display. After flowering, allow the leaves to die back naturally so the bulbs can store energy for the following year. 

As the days grow longer, the first flowers begin to appear, bringing a welcome touch of spring while much of the garden is still waking up.

Contents

Image	Plant / bulb	Quantity	Colour	Height	Flowering period
	Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête'	10	Yellow	15–20 cm	March–April
	Muscari armeniacum	10	Blue-violet	15–20 cm	April–May
	Chionodoxa forbesii 'Pink Giant'	10	Soft pink with white	15–20 cm	March–April
	Puschkinia libanotica	10	White with pale blue	10 cm	March–April

Flowering periods are approximate and depend on the weather and growing conditions.