FIVE SHOW-STOPPING EARLY SPRING BULBS THAT WILL BRING A RIOT OF COLOUR

1 CHIONODOXA LUCILIAE

Commonly known as glory of the snow, this forms a carpet of 6in-tall, star-shaped blue flowers in March.

2 CROCUS ‘REMEMBRANCE’

Large, violet flowers with orange stamens rise above whitestriped green leaves that will continue adding interest even after the blooms have faded.

3 FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS

The snake’s-head fritillary, right, is a compact beauty with nodding, lantern-like flowers chequered with pink, purple and white markings.

4 NARCISSUS ‘ICE FOLLIES’

Growing up to 16in tall, this daffodil is adorned with blooms with soft yellow flattened cups, surrounded by white outer petals.

5 SCILLA SIBERICA ‘SPRING BEAUTY’

A variety of Siberian squill with pendant blue flowers that are carried on 6in-tall stems during March and April.