Great blossoms on trees and shrubs this year — here's why...

The conditions for a great display of blossom have been building since last spring

Already gardens are seeing a flurry of colour from blossoming plants including magnolias, early cherries and camellias

Trees and shrubs are "laden" with blossom this spring because of weather conditions over the past year.

Already gardens are seeing a flurry of colour from blossoming plants including magnolias, early cherries and camellias, while rhododendrons and wisteria also look promising, says horticultural charity, the Royal Horticultural Society.