The first flowers to come into bloom in the landscapes of Painshill are the Snowdrops.  No matter what the weather they bring a cheerful message that Spring is round the corner.  The best places to see them are by the Cascade, in front of the Mausoleum, and at the beginning of the Historic Route from the Cafe.

In these days of changing climate, the Daffodils no longer wait until the Snowdrops are over before coming out.  In several places around the Park, they can be seen grouped together; in front of the Mausoleum and along the Historic Route from the cafe are the best spots.  For numbers, the display up Wood Hill at the east end of the lake is the densest concentration, but they also wind their way through the woods on the other side of Wood Hill by the cattle grid.

As soon as the weather is warm enough to be frost free, the Spring display of bulbs in the American Roots garden gets underway.  Most of these are grown in pots and placed on the Plant Theatre.  The bulbs are a mixture of Crocus, Hyacinth, Daffodil, Bluebell and Tulip.  All are varieties which are either native to the UK, or were introduced before 1800.  The Tulips are among those which caused a stir during Tulipmania in the 17th Century.