3 SPRING GARDENS TO VISIT
KNIGHTSHAYES Tiverton, Devon EX16 7RQ. The 19th-century formal and woodland gardens boast one of the most varied plant collections in the country, nationaltrust.org.uk.
PASHLEY MANOR GARDENS Ticehurst, East Sussex TN5 7HE. Enjoy the marvellous spring tulip festival display in late April/early May from nearly 50,000 bulbs, pashleymanorgardens.com.
RHS GARDEN WISLEY Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB. See swathes of bulbs planted around blossoming cherry trees, rhs.org.uk.
There is a wonderful choice of late-flowering spring bulbs that will carry the floral display in your garden into the colourful days of summer. Whether plugging the gaps in herbaceous borders left by their early flowering cousins, or planted in pots to enliven patios and courtyards, these late bloomers are a joy to behold.
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