7 Great Plants That Bloom During The Winter Season

Who said you can not enjoy vivid blossoms in your winter garden? Keeping life in your garden during cold months is easier than you think. All you need to do is plant evergreens and winter-blooming plants and take proper care of your greenery.

Learn more in this article!

You do not have to wait until spring to enjoy your flowers

Most of the traditional garden flowers tend to bloom during warmer months, in spring or summer. But just because it’s getting colder outside, it does not mean you have to settle for a dull winter landscape. Gardening season is far from over! 

There are many hardy annuals, perennials and shrubs that can survive harsh weather and keep your garden striking in cold conditions. It’s not too late to plant wintertime greens or hire professional gardening services to help out with winter preparations. 

Here are some vital tips for planting winter-blooming plants:

• Plant perennials and shrubs before the first frost
• Plant hardy annuals all winter for mild climates, and before the first frost for colder regions
• Plan and design the winter landscape
• Outline planting spots and prep garden beds
• Read the labels of your winter shrubs and flowers
• Follow the planting and growing instructions on the labels
• Consult with professional gardeners or garden experts

Following these tips ensures your winter garden will thrive and you will enjoy a splash of colour even when the snow comes around! 

7 plants that bloom in winter 

If you are looking for plant ideas or inspiration for your winter season garden, here are some of the most beautiful plants that bloom in winter:

Winter jasmine

Brighten up your garden in winter with stunning yellow winter jasmine. The winter jasmine shrub is medium-size and stands out with cute tiny blossoms and long arching branches. Unlike other types of jasmine, it is non-fragrant and blooms in late winter. 

Winter Jasmine is a perennial non-invasive plant that thrives in chalk, loam, sand and clay soil. The deciduous shrub might require pruning in spring, right after flowering, to encourage new growth for the next season.

Daphne Shrub

Mild warm winters offer perfect conditions to grow the daphne shrub. The beautiful shrub makes a statement with white or pink tubular blossoms and a wonderful sweet aroma. You can see this pretty plant blooming in late winter.

This Daphne Shrub is a broadleaf evergreen shrub. It grows well in full sun to part shade and prefers slightly acidic, moist and well-draining soil. 

Mahonia

This gorgeous shrub is evergreen. Both its leaves and blossoms are dramatic and bring the bright green, reddish and yellowish colours out in your garden. Enjoy the pretty fragrant Mahonia shrubs during late autumn and early winter. 

Mahonias are perennial hardy shrubs that grow best in partial or full shade but will tolerate full sun. They can develop in almost any type of soil.

Daffodils

Daffodils are must-haves for a winter garden. With a hardy nature, these flowers will survive frost and snow with ease. Their striking yellow and white flowers are the ultimate splashes of colour in the otherwise dull late winter scenery. Daffodils start blooming around February and mark the beginning of spring.

Plant daffodils in autumn in full sun or partial sunspot in your garden. The flowers will grow best in fertile, well-drained soil. 

Violas

Violas are vibrant flowers – a bright splash of winter colour. These flowers impress with a huge variety of violet, yellow and blue shades, wonderful scents and unique blossom shapes. They will bloom during the whole winter season in warmer climates.

These winter bloomers can be annuals or short-lived perennials. The plants thrive in full sun or partial shade; and acidic, moist and well-draining soil.

Cyclamen

Even though its reputation as a house plant precedes it, cyclamen can also grow in mild winter climates outdoors. Cyclamen flowers come in shades of violet, pink, red and white and can brighten up every winter backyard. 

Cyclamen are ground cover perennials that grow well in partial shade areas and under deciduous trees. These winter plants prefer acidic, loamy, moist and well-drained soil.

Camellia

Camellia is a stunning evergreen shrub that stands out with gorgeous pink, yellow, white or red blossoms throughout winter. The exquisite Asian-native shrub prefers part-shade sun exposure. Camellias grow best in acidic, moist and rich soil.

Read the label before you proceed with planting because some varieties of camellias are not winter-blooming. Make sure you get the ones that will bloom the whole season.

 

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