Late winter teases with the promise of spring. To concentrate the effects of flower colour and scent, gather winter flowering species close together within view of a window or by a path for a brisk and uplifting walk in the garden. In mild spells foraging queen bumble bees will be very grateful too having a shorter distance to fly between flowers as they search for pollen and nectar among Helleborus and Crocus. Underplant with early Narcissus and Galanthus for extra flower power..

Favourite winter flowers besides Helleborus and Crocus are Hamamelis and Sarcococca and the bomb proof Viburnum tinus.