Spring sees earliest blooming bluebells for decades
A stunning display of bluebells at Hole Park Gardens in Kent
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This spring has seen bluebells bloom at the earliest point in the year for decades, acccording to experts at Hole Park Gardens in Kent.
The warm start to spring after a wet winter has provided the perfect conditions for these brightly coloured spring flowers to decorate lots of different parts of the UK.
Edward Barham, owner of Hole Park Gardens, said this year's bluebells were "magnificent - probably one of the best of recent years".
The flowers typically peak from mid-April into early May, although timing can vary depending on weather and location.
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Records at Hole Park Gardens go back for decades.
"This is certainly the earliest we have seen the bluebells come into flower - at least two weeks ahead of schedule - brought on to their peak by the very warm weather around Easter time," Mr Barham told BBC Weather.
Meteorological spring, which weather services usually count as the beginning of the season, began on 1 March.
During this period, the number of daylight hours starts to increase, flowers start to bloom and birds like the song thrush can be heard singing.
Look at all these colourful tulips!
Snowdrops and daffodils are usually among the first to bloom, followed by tulips and bluebells.
How quickly the flowers open and the intensity of the colour is highly influenced by the weather.
It's already been a great season for blossom - check out these pics!
Have you spotted any bluebells where you live? Or, have you noticed any other bright spring flowers?
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