If you want to enjoy a colour show this spring, start by planting a selection of flowers and vegetables in your garden this winter.
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For a plant with multiple hues, add Heuchera to your garden, or if want that wow factor then the flowering Iresine is sure to stand out. After something tough yet striking? You can't go wrong with purple heart which makes for a stunning groundcover.
Ask at your local nursery which zone best matches your conditions or get the key to climate zones here.