{"id":43335,"date":"2023-02-15T23:40:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T04:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardenersoasis.com\/?p=43298"},"modified":"2024-11-23T01:15:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T06:15:41","slug":"early-spring-yellow-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fromhousetohome.com\/garden\/early-spring-yellow-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Spring Yellow Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These early spring yellow flowers are often the first plants to indicate that winter is over. Some on this list, like forsythia and daffodils, you will likely know and look for each year. Others will introduce you to something new and different but equally as stunning.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In my books, yellow flowers that bloom early in the spring are the perfect way to signify that winter is almost over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They remind me of the sun, lift my spirits and their bright color adds joy to the garden at a time when it really needs some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I think I’m not the only gardener who believes this since there are so many choices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are bulbs on the list that need to be planted in the previous fall as well as perennials, shrubs and even vines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some are fragrant, evergreen, or go dormant in the heat of summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you like yellow flowers and want to see them early in the year, I think you will find a welcome addition to your landscape here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 | Daffodils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Daffodils are one of the most recognizable early spring yellow flowers. And I think every garden needs some!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a couple of my favorite varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Rip van Winkle daffodil<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Scientific name:<\/strong> Narcissus ‘Rip van Winkle’
Zone<\/strong>: 3 to 9
Exposure<\/strong>: sun, part shade
Height<\/strong>: 6″
Width<\/strong>: 4″
Bloom time<\/strong>: early spring
Flower color<\/strong>: yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rip van Winkle is a miniature daffodil variety that is one of the earliest spring bloomers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The long lasting multi petaled 2″ wide blooms make a cheerful statement in the front of the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant the bulbs in the fall in well-drained soil about 4-6″ apart. (They look best if planted en masse<\/em>). Then water in and mulch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After it has stopped blooming, the strappy green foliage should be allowed to die down naturally in the spring. But I do cut off the flower stalks after the blooms are spent to make the plant look neater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It naturalizes well and resists deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Yellow Trumpet daffodil<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Scientific name:<\/strong> Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Zone<\/strong>: 3 to 9
Exposure<\/strong>: sun, part shade
Height<\/strong>: 16″ to 18″
Width<\/strong>: 7″
Bloom time<\/strong>: early spring
Flower color<\/strong>: yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The yellow trumpet daffodils definitely announce the arrival of spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These vigorous growers can be planted anywhere you want to see their bright yellow 4″ cheerful trumpet-shaped flowers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant these deer-resistant bulbs 6″ deep and 4″ to 6″ apart in well-drained soil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mulch in colder climates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the flowers are finished, let the foliage die naturally, but dead-head the spent flower stalks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trumpet daffodils readily naturalize under bushes or in the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a>.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 | Giant Yellow Crocus<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Scientific name:<\/strong> Crocus x luteus
Zone<\/strong>: 3 to 8
Exposure<\/strong>: full sun, partial shade
Height<\/strong>: 3″ to 6″
Width<\/strong>: 4″ to 6″
Bloom time<\/strong>: early spring
Flower color<\/strong>: golden yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You know the dull days of winter are receding when you spy the sunny, glorious, gigantic blooms of the yellow crocus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flowers will dwarf the spike like green foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to enjoy this late winter, early spring vista, plant the corms in well draining soil, in the fall at a density of 8 to 10 bulbs per square foot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is easiest to dig a wide hole about 5 inches deep, mix 2 inches of compost into the bottom, then drop in the corms with the pointy end down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water well and back fill with soil. Cover with mulch or leaves. They do not need to be watered more than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crocuses naturalize rapidly, are deer resistant, and are magnets for pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a>.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 | Winter Aconite<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Scientific name:<\/strong> Eranthus hyemalis<\/em>
Zone<\/strong>: 3 to 7
Exposure<\/strong>: winter sun, then partial to full shade
Height<\/strong>: 3″ to 4″
Width<\/strong>: 4″
Bloom time<\/strong>: late winter
Flower color<\/strong>: buttercup yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas, crocuses are well-known and recognized, winter aconite is an underutilized plant, perhaps because it is difficult to get established in the garden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The buttercup shaped flowers, which bloom earlier than crocuses, are small (1″ in diameter) surrounded by a lobed blue-green ruff of foliage. When the flowers fade, the foliage remains until it also dies back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are native to Europe woodland areas so need humous rich soil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tubers do well where they will get full sun to bloom but shade after the blooms die. So they are perfect to plant under deciduous trees, where they bloom before the leaves come out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soak the tubers overnight before planting 5″ deep and about 6″ apart in odd number groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter aconite looks most impressive when planted in drifts where they will not be disturbed. They will self seed as well as naturalize once established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It does not like to dry out and needs regular watering all year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter aconite has good rodent and deer resistance. And it will grow under black walnut trees where very few other plants can survive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All parts of this plant are poisonous to humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy it here<\/a>.*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 | Yellow Dutch Hyacinth ‘City of Haarlem’<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Scientific name:<\/strong> Hyacinthus orientalis<\/strong> ‘City of Haarlem’
Zone<\/strong>: 4 to 8
Exposure<\/strong>: full sun, partial shade
Height<\/strong>: 8″ to 10″
Width<\/strong>: 4″ to 6″
Bloom time<\/strong>: mid spring
Flower color<\/strong>: soft primrose yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City of Haaelem hyacinth is an intensely fragrant welcome addition to the spring border. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Densely packed florets form a sturdy tubular flower spike that deer avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bulbs should be planted in the fall by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n