10 Flowers Blooming Soon in Michigan

Gardening expert shares top spring and summer blooms to watch for in the coming weeks.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:50pm

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With gardening season just around the corner, local expert Rick Vuyst highlighted 10 flowers he's particularly excited about that will be blooming in the next few weeks across Michigan. The list includes classic spring favorites like forsythia and deutzia, as well as some lesser-known but vibrant options like quince, fothergilla, and viburnum.

Why it matters

As Michiganders eagerly await the arrival of warmer weather and the return of lush greenery, Vuyst's plant recommendations provide helpful guidance for local gardeners looking to plan and prepare their spring and summer landscapes. His expertise on the best flowering plants for the region can inspire both new and experienced green thumbs.

The details

Vuyst highlighted several standout options, including the Show Off Sugar Baby forsythia, Chardonnay Pearls deutzia, Double Take quince, fothergillas, mock orange, Low Scape aronia, Show Time malus, Double Blue lilac, and Spice Girl viburnum. He noted that while camellias can't be grown in Michigan, the Double Take quince is a great alternative. Many of the plants on his list are deer-resistant and offer vibrant fall foliage in addition to their spring and summer blooms.

  • Gardening season is just around the corner in Michigan.
  • The flowers Vuyst highlighted will be blooming in the coming weeks.

The players

Rick Vuyst

A local gardening expert who shared his top 10 flower recommendations for the upcoming spring and summer seasons in Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“Forsythias are fabulous for April in Michigan.”

— Rick Vuyst, Gardening Expert

“Just a great plant. Gorgeous plant.”

— Rick Vuyst, Gardening Expert

“They call it legend of the fall because it saves the best for the fall season. The color is knock your socks off in fall. You get yellow, orange, red, all on the same plant. This is one of my favorite landscape plants.”

— Rick Vuyst, Gardening Expert

“Right now we're going to be dreaming and scheming essentially. We're waiting for things to warm up and once they do — and that's gonna happen soon — then we can get out there and start to do some planting.”

— Rick Vuyst, Gardening Expert

What’s next

As the weather warms up in the coming weeks, gardeners in Michigan can start planning and preparing their spring and summer landscapes by incorporating some of the flowering plants recommended by expert Rick Vuyst.

The takeaway

Vuyst's plant recommendations provide valuable insights for Michigan gardeners looking to add vibrant, deer-resistant, and fall-friendly blooms to their outdoor spaces this season. His expertise can help both novice and experienced green thumbs create beautiful and low-maintenance gardens.