What Plants Would Flower For A Spring Hanging Basket?

Question

My daughter and friends have a south east facing student house in Coventry. Last year, they successfully grew trays of hardy succulents and a tub of mixed bulbs. They tried a hanging basket, but it was only just coming into flower when they left in early June. What plants would be suitable for them to create a basket that would give them cheerful colours and maybe even scent through from Easter to early June?

Answer 1

With the proper care, almost anything can grow in a hanging basket! This article will offer some suggestions and care tips for hanging arrangements:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/hanging-basket-plants.htm

As far as Spring flowers go- You have quite the selection! Your color selection will be, almost, limitless. You can, even, plant different bulb types together. It is all up to you. These articles will offer some suggestions on hardy bulbs that will flower in Spring:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/early-spring-flowers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/spring-flowering-bulbs.htm