Snowdrops

Snowdrops at Colesbourne Park

The best places to see snowdrops in 2026

For snowdrop lovers, or galanthophiles, February is the month to venture out to admire spectacular displays of snowdrops. Here are some of our recommended gardens to visit.Show more

Tulipa Burgundy

33 of the best spring bulbs to plant in autumn chosen by experts and tips on how to plant them

Five leading garden designers recommend the best spring bulbs to plant in autumn to add colour into the garden after the dull winter monthsShow more

Irish snowdrops

The story of Irish snowdrops: the special cultivars bred by collectors

Discover a collection of Irish snowdrops cultivars flowering in a sheltered garden on the edge of Cork city. Show more

Naturalised crocus planted in a lawn under a mature tree framing a typical Cotswold house in the distance

A Cotswold rectory garden with topiary and early spring bulbs

Take winter and early spring design and planting inspiration from this pretty country garden, packed with early flowering bulbs and evergreen structure. Photographs Jason Ingram.Show more

26 of the best scented flowers

Choose scented flowers to give your garden extra appeal. Here's 26 favourites to give you fragrance right through the seasonsShow more

Bosvigo: a Cornish spring garden brimming with blooms

The pretty woodlands in Wendy Perry's Truro garden are lit up in spring with beautiful bulbs and elegant trees and shrubsShow more

Scotland illustration

Why plant lovers should visit: Scotland

Hannah Gardner visits Scotland in search of snowdrops and uncommon trees. Words by Hannah Gardner, illustrations by Alice Pattullo Show more