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Daffodils
Daffodils are the quintessential Spring flower. Springtime is constantly associated with the light yellow color of the daffodil, especially during Easter, meaning daffodils are the most spring-like flower. Daffodils aren’t only the best spring flower because of their color, but also because of when they primarily bloom. Daffodils’ peak season is early March to late April, and even early May. Also, Daffodils achieve peak beauty during optimum Spring weather, making it the representative flower of Spring.
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Tulips
Tulips are constantly used as the flower to represent spring, and rightfully so. The vibrant colors of a tulip beautifully show the brightness and new growth that come with Spring. Tulips generally should be planted in November before the ground freezes, and then they bloom starting in late March. How poetic is it that these beautiful flowers can survive a harsh and dreary winter, and then bloom in the spring? So, because of their growth cycle, tulips represent how Spring brings the renewal of life.
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Lilac
Lilac is the perfect spring flower due to the nostalgic scent that they have. The smell of a lilac fills the air with a distinct sweetness that brings memories of springtime fun. Lilacs can also varray in color, from white, to magenta, to light blue. Lilacs come in a variety of beautiful and peaceful pastels, which all happen to be associated with Spring.
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Primrose
Primroses bring back so many springtime memories. The moment that I see these flowers, I’m reminded of the Home Depot by my house putting these flowers for sale outside. I see these flowers and I immediately begin to reminisce on stopping by to stare at the flowers while my dad shops for tools and wood for his latest home project. While some may argue these are not the top visually appealing flowers, primroses are still a great spring flower because of the nostalgia they bring with them.
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Peonies
The big and beautiful flower in the picture to the left, Peonies, deserve to make the list of top 10 spring flowers because of the shape. Peonies are a grand and breathtaking flower that demand attention anytime they are present. Their size and look show the growth and prosperity that commonly come with spring time.
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Foxglove
Foxglove is a very unique-looking flower, with an even more interesting history. Foxglove has often been used by artists and poets in fairy tales or imaginative paintings. Foxglove has been associated with magic and enchantment, often in fairy tales set in forests. Springtime is already full of fairy tales like the easter bunny and leprechauns, and foxglove is just another one of those stories. Foxglove obviously deserves to make the list for top 10 springtime flowers because of its unique look and history.
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Azalea
Azaleas are often used to represent femininity, passion, love, and abundance. Spring time also is known for these traits, due to the familial aspect of springtime holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day. Azaleas also attract spring time animals and insects, such as bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. These animals are used to describe a picturesque springtime garden, which is why Azaleas are the perfect springtime flowers.
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Iris
Iris are perennial flowers, which mean that they naturally grow again each spring, without having to be planted again! Because of this, Iris’ are a great reminder of the renewal of time and new growth that is commonly coupled with spring time.
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Diascia
Diascias are one of the best representatives of springtime. They are small, delicate, and a perfect baby pink. If these flowers don’t scream spring to you, then you’re wrong! These flowers are also somewhat frost tolerant, meaning you can keep their reminder of spring time warmth into the early fall.
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Bluebells
Bluebell flowers happen to share their name with a popular ice cream brand, Bluebell. In my opinion, this shared name is fitting because for me, ice cream and spring time are synonymous. Because the weather finally starts to warm up once spring starts, people tend to spend a lot more time outside. For me, one of my favorite warmer weather activities is getting ice cream. So bluebell flowers are a great springtime flower because of the connotation of their name.