Bulbs planted in autumn come to life now and deliver vibrant bursts of colour – a joy to see after the dark winter months. Daffodils (more on those overleaf) and tulips are enduring symbols of spring

Charles Quest-Ritson talks to Trevor White, whose Norfolk rose nursery is sought out by enthusiasts for the quality and variety of its stock

Erysimum Rysi Copper One of the definitions of a wallflower is that of a shy and awkward person with whom nobody wants to dance: I am sure we have all felt like that at some point in our adolescence.

Kari-Astri Davies considers a pair of double-flowered, golden-hued plants treasured by a 17th century botanist

I recently found myself wandering through the picturesque landscapes of Suffolk and Norfolk, enticed there by the delights of the 2025 Black Shuck Festival (FT462:21). It was here that I stumbled upon

There is something magical about the snowdrops at Colesbourne Gardens. Thousands of dainty flowers march into the distance under trees, their white skirts lifting gently in the breeze. In places, they