See you later pollinator

The earliest to flower is crocus that usually emerges in February just as the queen bumblebees are coming out of hibernation and need some protein to start reproduction.

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'Ruby Giant' is a striking cultivar with large rich purple petals and a lovely fragrance. As it's small it's a good choice for window boxes or pots where you can inhale its lovely scent.

March brings muscari, known as grape hyacinth. It is also small enough for your window boxes or containers and the clusters of small flowers are packed with nectar. They will naturalise quite quickly in your borders and are a good choice for unpromising soil.