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Lilac gallery

Lilacs

Crowded with hundreds of tiny florets in shades of blue, mauve, pink and white, lilac is one of the prettiest shrubs of spring.

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Lupins gallery

Lupins

Lupins embellish the early-summer border with striking, rocket-like spikes

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Peonies gallery

Peonies

These exuberant and decadent flowers come into their own at the end of May

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Bearded irises gallery

Bearded irises

Complex colour combinations and showy yet delicate petals make this distinctive plant a favourite in country and town gardens alike

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Tulip gallery

Tulips

When the tulip was first introduced to Holland in the 16th century, it was love at first sight – and, thanks to the unwavering passion of the Dutch, there are more than 5,000 varieties available for us all to enjoy today

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Crocus gallery

Crocuses

Crocuses have long been associated with love. Legend has it that the Greek God Zeus and Goddess Hera loved each other so passionately that the land where they lived burst open with the flowers

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Fritillaria gallery

Fritillaria

Dotted among meadow grasses and along the edges of woodland, the exquisite bell-shaped heads of this member of the lily family herald the arrival of a new season.

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Magnolias gallery

Magnolias

The magnolia has so much more to offer than the paint colour with which it is associated. The petals of this ancient symbol of purity range from delicate ivories and pinks to luminous yellows and purples

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