The earliest crocus flowers to appear each spring are the pale lavender ones with flimsy petals...
Ninety percent of the bulbs in home flower gardens belong to just 6 genera: Narcissus, Tulipa, Hyacinthus, Iris, Lilium and Gladiola.
Those of us who live in cold climates love houseplants that will flower indoors in winter, and one with great appeal is the cyclamen.