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Wallflower
Erysimum cheiri
Spring perfume on a budget — biennial spires in spice colours.
Full sun
Low
Well-drained, alkaline
Very easy
Yes
Ornamental
Biennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
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Tulip
Wallflowers bloom after tulips fade, maximizing spring garden color while their root systems occupy different soil depths.
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Forget-me-not
Both shade-tolerant spring bloomers thrive in similar cool, moist conditions while attracting early-season pollinators together.
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Honesty (Lunaria)
Complementary heights and overlapping bloom times create layered spring beds; both tolerate poor soil and attract early-season pollinators.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
The best plants come from a real nursery, and the best trowel comes from the old-fashioned ironmonger down the road — people who know their stock and can advise. Try local first, both for the plant and the kit. It keeps small growers and small hardware shops alive.
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For pots, compost, seed trays, twine and other kit — Amazon has the essentials if the local option isn't right. Not a plant nursery; use the local map above for the plant itself.
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