Our Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) are now out fully. They are a bit later than normal for this year due to the colder weather hanging on longer. Though ours are always behind other people's as they are growing in the cool shade of trees on a bit of a Northerly slope.
One of the first Hellebores (Helleborus orientalis) to come out is the rich purple flowered form.
They are quite exotic to look at yet very hardy and given the right conditions, easy to grow. They love quite deep soils full of humus and thrive in partial shade of trees.
Another late comer this year is the Welsh Daffodil (Narcissus obvallaris).
Small and delicate looking yet hardy as they come. This clump has been growing in this position for decades. It originally was part of the garden to the farm workers cottage, which was abandoned 70-80 years ago. It was demolished before WW2 and replaced with a shed. But the Daffodils continue to grow and bloom in the same area regardless.
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