Even when we get snow flurries in the gardens at Paxton House, nothing deters the bright flowers of crocuses.  Our favourites this year are the blue Crocus vernus “Flower Record”, which we grow in profusion naturalised into the lawns on the South Front of the house. They spread naturally as the corms divide underground and our display has taken years to establish. They thrive in the lawn before the trees start to put out leaves, making the most of the lengthening Spring days, we just have to be careful not to mow down the leaves before the corm has a chance to replenish its nutrients for next season.

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