Here are a few highlights to look out for in the arboretum during March…

March has begun beautifully in the arboretum, with spectacular daffodil displays taking centre stage. Brilliant yellows sit alongside soft whites, with many more still to come and a wonderful mix of colour variations throughout the grounds.

As the month unfolds, look out for the early flowering cherries Prunus pseudocerasus ‘Cantabrigiensis’ and Prunus ‘okame’ both bringing splashes of pink. They will be followed by other early varieties such as Prunus incisa ‘Fujimae’ coming into flower.

Magnolia buds are steadily developing, and it won’t be long before they open — the second week of the month is shaping up to be a promising time to see them.

Daphne bholua continues to delight, with flowers still releasing their incredible scent.

Closer to the ground, there is plenty to enjoy, with hellebores flowering in a wide range of colours alongside hyacinths, crocus, cyclamen, scilla and chionodoxa, all adding to the vibrant early-spring display.