A List of Spring Flowers

Every gardener dreams of spring flowers during the dark days of winter, and looks forward eagerly to the first burst of spring color. Spring arrives at different times depending on where you live, but the sequence of blooms is similar in most places. With that in mind, watch for these favorites in your own garden or in the garden next door.

Spring Flower Options for Late Winter or Early Spring

While some gardeners can enjoy year-round blooms, this list has flowers for the very beginning of spring in most areas. Experienced gardeners often create vignettes in one area to make the most of this early color, such as planting a pool of winter aconite at the feet of a witch hazel.

• Winter Aconite: Also known as Eranthis, these pale yellow blooms might be considered insignificant later in the year, but they are a joyous sight when they push through the snow.
• Witch Hazel: These shrubs add a wonderful touch of yellow in the early spring garden. Some cultivars bloom red.
• Crocus: The earliest varieties, such as Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus sieberi and Crocus tommasinianus, bloom through the snow. These are the small crocus that usually flower in shades of purple or yellow.
• Hellebore: These are often known by common names such as Christmas Rose and Lenten Rose in areas with mild winters.
• Camellia: This beautiful shrub has lovely blossoms in mild winter climates or early spring in slightly harsher areas.
• Snowdrop: This is another early bulb that sometimes blooms even through the snow.
• Chionodoxa: This is commonly called Glory of the Snow. These pale blue flowers bloom as the snow melts.
• Pansy: Cool growers, pansies bloom early and hardy to frost and snow. The will continue to bloom until the weather turns hot.

Flowers for Early Spring Bloom

Early spring brings rain, mud, and more flowers. Look for these favorites.

• Daffodil: The earliest narcissi appear in early spring, especially small cultivars like Tete-a-Tete.
• Iris Reticulata: The large iris are a summer pleasure, but this small beauty is an early spring treasure.
• Forsythia: This bright yellow shrub literally screams «Springtime!»
• Scilla: These small bulbs produce wonderful blue and purple blossoms.
• Anemone: The blanda species produces pale blue and white starry blossoms for the spring garden.
• Pussy Willow: Salix discolor and Salix caprea were standards in many grandmothers’ gardens, but new varieties have larger and more strongly-colored catkins to delight today’s gardeners.

A List of Mid-Spring Flowers

• Daffodil: These are the glory of the mid-spring blossoms. Large, late varieties like King Alfred and Mount Hood are brilliant even on rainy days.
• Tulip: On everyone’s list of spring flowers, these are starting their long period of bloom in mid-spring.
• Rhododendron and azaleas: Both are just starting their springtime display.
• Muscari: Often planted with daffodils and tulips, muscari hug the ground beneath those taller flowers.
• Redbud trees: Their branches are outlined with wonderful pink blooms before their leaves appear.
• Dogwood trees: These are breathtaking in the spring garden.
• Magnolia Tree: The star magnolia, Magnolia stellata, is the first to bloom.
• Trillium: This is just one of the many wildflowers that bloom before the large trees are fully leafed out.
• Ornamental forms of Cherry and Crabapple trees are beautiful in mid-spring.
• Hyacinths: These spring flowers bring scent as well as color to the spring garden.
• Primrose: Jewels in the spring garden, Primula veris (Cowslip) and Primula vulgare (Common primrose) are the best known, but you will find many varieties are available in garden centers.

Late Spring Flowers

• Lily of the Valley: This highly fragant flower typically blooms in late spring, but it can bloom earlier in years with mild winters.
• Magnolia Tree: Magnolia x soulangiana, the saucer magnolia, is a beautiful late spring bloomer.
• Lilac: This shrub fills the late spring garden with scent and color.
• Spiraea: These shrubs are an old-fashioned favorite.
• Peonies: These shrubs carry the garden from late spring into summer.
• Allium: Somewhat prosaically called the «flowering onion,» this bloom is spectacular.
• Wood Anemone: Anemones are always lovely in the wilderness garden.
• Jack in the Pulpit: This wildflower is a favorite in spring.

Visit Your Garden Center

There’s nothing like a visit to your local garden center in the springtime to find out what’s blooming in your region. You’re bound to find old favorites and perhaps a few types of flowers you’ve never seen before. As long as you can provide the growing condtions required, don’t hesitate to bring a new plant home and make it part of your own spring garden.

About Spring Flowers

Tulip

Said to signal the arrival of spring, it’s no wonder that tulips are at the top of our list. The tulip (scientific name: Tulipa) is said to mean ‘perfect love’.

Meaning
Pink tulips symbolise happiness, good wishes and an attachment to someone.

HYACINTH

Hyacinths smell beautiful which is why they’re often used in perfumes. Each colour smells a little different.

Meaning
Pink hyacinths mean ‘playful joy’ which really reflects the essence of spring.

AZALEA

As one of the more delicate flowers in our list, it’s no surprise that azaleas stand for love, gentleness, femininity and fragile passion that is still developing. They are part of the rhododendron family.

Meaning
They are known to symbolise missing your home and wishing to return.

PEONY

Peonies are native to China and are highly valued, which is why they’re often referred to as the ‘king of flowers’.

Meaning
Happy marriage, prosperity, good fortune, honour and compassion.

Daffodil (Narcissus)

Daffodil is the common name for the narcissus plant. As an early spring flower they symbolise new beginnings and rebirth.

Meaning
The gift of daffodils means ‘you are the only one’ and is believed to bring happiness.

FREESIA

Freesias originate from Africa, but are a staple of flower shops all over the world. This spring flower favourite is named after Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese — a 19th century German physician.

Meaning
Trust and innocence.

PANSY

The name pansy comes from the French verb ‘penser’ meaning ‘to think’, which is why it symbolises remembrance, love or admiration for another.

Meaning:
Yellow pansies represent happiness or a bright disposition which is ideal for spring.

PRIMROSE

The primrose (scientific name: Primula Vulgaris) is the signal that spring has begun. It naturally grows in woodlands but would be equally at home in your garden.

Meaning:
The primrose symbolises not being able to live without a partner, and is usually related to young love.

BLUEBELL

The bluebell (scientific name: Hyacinthoides non-scripta), is often found covering woodland in a beautiful carpet of blue.

Meaning:
It is said to mean humility or gratitude. They can also represent everlasting love. It is believed that you can use a bluebell to call fairies, and you should not pick them because it brings bad luck to your home. Bluebells are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act, so they can’t be picked with the purpose of selling them.

LILAC

The name ‘lilac’ simply refers to the light purple colour of these pretty blooms. They are an early spring flower with one of the shortest bloom times — only lasting for 3 weeks at the beginning of spring.

Meaning:
Lilacs symbolise renewal and confidence which is why they are often given as graduation gifts.

These regal flowers have been linked to the monarchy since medieval times — the French monarchy in particular — which is why their national symbol is the fleur-de-lis, which means faith, hope, wisdom and valour.

Meaning:
Royalty, faith, hope, wisdom

Allium

Allium (from the Latin word for garlic) comes in hundreds of spices and most of them have a distinctive round shaped head. In recent years it has become quite popular as an ornamental flowers in interior design and wedding arrangements.

Meaning:
Allium means unity and patience, and is often given to someone who is seen as flawless and elegant, making it the ideal choice for brides-to-be.

SNOWDROPS

The snowdrop (scientific name: Galanthus nivalis) is a hardy little plant and a very early spring flower. In fact, they are one of the first indicators that spring is upon us, often working their way through the snow to bloom.

Meaning:
hope, rebirth, purity and consolation.

Anemones

The name of this perennial flower is derived from the Greek word ‘anemos,’which means ‘the wind’. The anemone genus consists of around 200 species and belongs to the Ranunculaceae family.

Meaning:
White anemones symbolise sincerity and were a favourite of impressionist painters — you’ll see them in works by Matisse and Monet.

Crocus

Crocuses are one of the first early spring flowers to emerge. It is often called ‘the light bulb’ flower because of its shape until it fully blooms. Saffron comes from the crocus flower which is used as a spice for cooking, an antioxidant and a fragrance in perfumes.

Meaning:
youthfulness, cheerfulness.

Театрализованная постановка ,сценарий на английском языке «Spring flowers»

Спектакль на английском языке

для учащихся 2-4 классов

«The Spring flowers»

Авторская разработка учителя английского языка Лаврентьевой В. А.

В основе спектакля — изученный материал по учебным темам: «Знакомство», «Цвета» ,«Мой друг», «Времена года» (Английский язык 2-4 класс Биболетова М.З)

1.проигрыватель MP 3, минусовки песен: « Garden game », Чайковский «Времена года»:

« Весна», Вивальди «Времена года»

2.деревья для школьного сада

3. зонтик с осенними листьями

4. бэйджи с изображениями цветов

5.лопатки для посадки деревьев, лейки (6 штук)

6.разноцветные листочки с загадками о временах года, боченок с медом.

Storyteller — автор , the Queen of flowers — королева цветов , the Snowdrop — подснежник ,

the Violet — фиалка

the Lily of the valley — ландыш , the Daffodil – нарцисс , the Spring — Весна , the Summer — Лето ,

the Autumn — Осень

the Winter — Зима , Billy ,the bear- медвежонок Билли , ученик « Зеленой школы »

Используются музыкальные фрагменты:

Чайковский «Времена года»

Вивальди «Времена года», Минусовка песни-игры «Сажаем цветы весной в саду»

Звучит музыкальный фрагмент Чайковский «Времена года» Март

The Spring : I am spring. People call me the season of hope and happiness.

Storyteller: One day the flowers meet in the forest. They decide when to come to the gardens and fields ( сидят спиной к зрителям в шахматном порядке )

The Queen of flowers : My dear flowers!

Spring is in the air. Spring is here. When are you coming to the gardens and fields?

The Flowers: We are coming! We are coming !(по очереди, кружась уходят за кулисы)

The pupils in the school garden:

На сцену выходят 2 мальчика и 2 девочки в руках лопаты и лейки.

Звучит минусовка песни « the Garden game ».Ребята поют и сажают цветы. Идут , повернувшись спиной друг к другу. Поют на авансцене 2 ученика.

The Garden game:1) This is the way we dig the ground( копают землю )

dig the ground, dig the ground.

This is the way we dig the ground

for our little garden.

2) This is the way we put the seeds( сажают семена )

put the seeds, put the seeds

This is the way we put the seeds

for our little garden

3) This is the way we water the flowers ( выходят цветы во время полива )

water the flowers, water the flowers

This is the way we water the flowers

for our little garden.

4) This is the way we smell the flowers( дети подходят к цветам и нюхают )

smell the flowers, smell the flowers

This is the way we smell the flowers

In our little garden

(ученики приносят трон королеве и уходят)

The Queen of flowers: I`d like to know who is coming first?

The Snowdrop: I am the first to come. I come when the snow is on the ground. I have a white dress. My name is Snowdrop. Don`t you think I am pretty?

The Violet: And I come next. I don`t like snow. It is cold when the snow is on the ground. I like warm days. My dress is violet. And now you are surely know , that I am the Violet.

Lily-of- the-Valley: My name is Lily-of- the-Valley. I hope you all like my small white bells ( приклоняется перед королевой и звенит колокольчиками )

The Daffodil: I come next. I am yellow like the Sun. I like to dance in the wind. My name is Daffodill. I am the symbol of ………………(Scotland, говорят учащиеся из зала ).

The Queen of flowers: You are all so wonderful, my dear flowers!

(3вучит минусовка песенки Винни Пуха выходит, подпрыгивая Billy (несет бочонок))

The Queen: Who are you?( обращается к Билли )

Billy: I am Billy, the pupil of «Green School»

The Queen: What are you doing here?

Billy: I decided to walk here after school.

Flowers here, flowers there

Flowers, flowers everywhere!

(цветы представляются медвежонку, Билли повторяет названия цветов)

The Flowers: The Snowdrop, the Violet, Lily-of- the-Valley, the Daffodil( пантомимы )

Billy: ( подходит к цветам , хлопая по ладошке каждого ) The Snowdrop, the Violet, Lily-of- the-Valley, the Daffodil

I like to fly !(зрители, сидящие на скамейке на сцене кричат и показывают: Higher ! Higher ! Higher!)

I like to swim!….( зрители показывают , выкрикивают :

Deeper ! Deeper! Deeper !)

I like to……run , jump and sing!…( зрители :The Best! The Best! The Best!)

Oh, I have riddles for you about the seasons!( достает из бочонка загадки )

The Snowdrop : It is warm and windy. — Подснежник берет зеленый листок (the Spring )-

Billy: You are right!

the Violet: It is hot and sunny. – Фиалка берет красный листок (the Summer )

Lily-of- the-Valley: It is rainy and windy. — Ландыш берет желтый листок (the Autumn )

Billy: Well done!

The Daffodil: It is cold and frosty. It is snowy. — Нарцисс берет синий листок ( the Winter)

The Queen: What colour is the Spring?

The Snowdrop: the Spring is Green!

(весна проходит вдоль сцены, костюм зеленого цвета)

The Spring : I’m spring. I ‘m warm and windy. I ‘m green.

The Queen of flowers: What colour is the Summer?

The Violet: What colour ? Red, yellow, blue, green…Oh, Summer is Bright!

(идет вдоль сцены лето, в ярком платье, звучит мелодия лето)

The Summer: I ‘m summer. I ‘m hot and sunny. I ‘m bright.

The Queen of flowers: What colour is the Autumn?

Lily-of- the-Valley: I think, the Autumn is Yellow !

(идет осень в желтом платье, в руках красные, желтые кленовые листья)

Autumn: I ‘m autumn. I ‘m rainy and windy. I ‘ m yellow .(сидит крутит зонтик, когда наступает зима закрывает зонт)

Queen of flowers: What colour is the Winter?

Daffodil: the Winter is white! ( звучит Вивальди «Зима»)

(идет зима в белом платье со снежинкой в руках)

Winter : I ‘m winter. I ‘m frosty and snowy. I ‘ m white . (много раз говорит, дует . Цветы падают, замерзают)

Storyteller (одевает шапку , варежки ): It is the winter ! It will stay here only 3 months. Then it will sleep and SPRING comes….( звучит Вивальди « Весна »)the Spring flowers comes in turn: Snowdrops, Violets, Lilies-of- the-Valley , Daffodils! ( цветы выходят на сцену , кружась )

They are wonderful!

Let`s sing together!

All together :(заводят хоровод и поют песню, завершая пение занавес закрывается)

Spring is green

Summer is bright

Autumn is yellow

Winter is white

Представленная разработка спектакля на английском языке «Spring flowers» включает в себя материал ,изучаемый в каждом УМК по английскому языку, что послужит прекрасным обобщающим повторением .Подбор учащихся -актеров спектакля осуществляем с учетом возрастных особенностей: 2-4 классы и желания учащихся.

Уникальной особенностью данного внеклассного мероприятия является то ,что в процессе разработки сценария(дети придумывали движения на сцене ,реплики для персонажей,элементы костюма ,реквизит ,предлагали музыкальные фрагменты,исполняли на музыкальных инструментах ,танцевали),репетиций ,в полной мере проявлялся универсальный характер учебных действий(личностные,регулятивные,познавательные,коммуникативные).

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