Spring flowers bloom in England after heatwave and cold snap create ideal conditions

Record temperatures led to colourful displays of tulips, hyacinths, wisteria and daffodils as gardeners prepare for shows

Colourful tulips, hyacinths, wisteria and daffodils have made a remarkable display across England after a heatwave followed by a cold snap caused excellent conditions for spring blooms.

There were https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/08/uk-weather-one-of-hottest-april-days-past-80-years">record temperatures last week in many parts of the UK as the country recorded one of the hottest April days in the last 80 years.