Four gorgeous spring-flowering shrubs

Chaenomeles

Ornamental quinces bring a flush of colour when not much else is in flower. May even form fruit later in the season.

Stachyurus praecox

This shrub produces unusual racemes of yellow-lime flowers in February and March, creating a beautiful show.

Cercis chinensis

A real showstopper when in full flower over spring. Look out for ‘Avondale’, which is suited to container growing.

Forsythia

Forsythia may not be to everyone’s taste, but it’s a worthy garden plant. Needs regular pruning.