Spring hanging baskets can be rather obvious - pansies, primroses, ivy, etc.
This year I've gone for a more minimalist look using low growing evergreen grasses underplanted with grape hyacinths. The effect has worked well with the flower heads just bobbing above the waving grasses. Ready grown bulbs can be found in garden centres in pots and trays in spring which saves the trouble of planting dry bulbs in autumn.
The grape hyacinth I've used is Muscari armeniacum which has bright blue flowers and are only about 8" in height. They should flower for several weeks if the weather is cool.
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