I don’t like summer very much (I don’t like it at all, I admit!), but the truth is that not everything is bad! One of the things I love are summer flowers!
As winter emerges and the landscape turns a shade of gray, your garden may lose the vibrancy and appeal it once had during the blooming season.
If you embrace winter flowers, however, they can bring life to your garden and really uplift it in the most magical of ways.Â
This article will walk you through 14 of the best winter flowers that will breathe life into your garden and keep it from turning into a dull piece of land during the cold season.
Let’s dive right into it, shall we?
14 – Winter Jasmine
Radiant yellow and white winter jasmine flowers bloom on bare stems. They add color to the garden and are perfect for giving the place a fuller look.
13 – Snowdrops
As the name suggests, snowdrops are delicate white flowers that glisten like snow. They’re also typically the first flowers to bloom around late winter.
12 – Witch Hazel
Witch hazel blooms quite the unique flowers that may resemble the shape of a spider to many people. They come in orange, yellow, red, and pink and are perfect for adding an appealing diversity to the garden.
11 – Pansies
Pansies are typically known for their large colorful blooms that are prominent even from a distance.
If you want your winter garden to be flamboyant and just oozing color, make sure a large portion of your winter plantings are pansies.
10 – American Holly
Although hollies are generally known for their vibrant red berries and dense spiky foliage, they also bloom tiny white flowers that resemble jasmine blooms in a way.
Hollies are also associated with Christmas since many people use them as festive decorations around that time.
9 – Primrose
Winter varieties of primrose bloom striking white, blue, pink, yellow, and red flowers that are typically large in size and have a dramatic effect on the garden.
Primrose blooms are also extremely fragrant like a rich complex bouquet of floral notes combined with a little woody and spicy scent.
8 – Violas
In a way, violas are similar to pansies except they’re a tad bit smaller. They’re colorful, lively, and resilient to cold temperatures, making them a solid choice for winter planting.
7 – Winter Aconite
In terms of color, the oozing yellow of winter aconite blooms resembles sunflowers. The flowers are obviously much smaller and uniquely cup-shaped. Because winter aconites grow low in the ground, they’re perfect for giving the garden a carpeted look.
6 – Heathers
Heather is another low-growing winter flower that comes in a plethora of different colors and varieties. Typically, heather flowers are bell-shaped and can add a peaceful touch to a chaotic garden.
They also thrive in slightly acidic soil, meaning rainy areas are ideal for growing heathers as the soil tends to be more acidic in areas that receive consistent rainfall.
5 – Mahonias
Mahonias are well suited for shaded areas and they bloom to their fullest around winter time. Their blooms are quite unique in the sense that they feature tiny clusters of bright yellow flowers on spiky stems.
If you’re looking to add flowers that can provide contrast to other dark-colored flowers in your winter garden, mahonias are a solid option.
4 – Hellebore
Commonly known as “Christmas roses”, hellebore offers decently large, cup-shaped flowers in colors like pink, purple, blue, and white. They’re popular for their extended blooming periods and can bloom for up to three whole months!
3 – Cyclamen
Cyclamen offer tuberous blooms in a variety of different colors and hues like pink, white, and red. Their bloom time is around late winter and they can be an elegant addition to winter gardens.
2 – Christmas Cactus
Christmas cactuses bloom tubular flowers in deep shades of red, pink, and purple. They attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden thanks to their tubular flowers that make it easier for pollinators to access the nectar.
1 – Cornflowers
Cornflowers are known for their deep blue blooms that are ideal for bringing a unique look to the garden. They’re perfect for pairing with strikingly contrasting flowers for a bit of pop that brings the cold season to life.
Final Words
Cold-season gardening is already tough enough on its own. Combine that with the confusion of which flowers to plant or not plant in your garden and you have a serious problem on your hands.
I hope this article helped you narrow down your options and made cold-season planting a little easier for you.
