
Master florist Henck Roling at the Kew Orchid Festival
(Picture: PA)February never fails to surprise me. The arrival of spring feels earlier each year — indeed, there is evidence that shows it has crept forwards by about a month over the past 40 years.
Londoners are among the first in the country to experience the joy of winter’s wane when forgotten plants and flowers re-emerge. Below are some of the most interesting plants that wake at the first sign of warmth.