When grey and dreary winters arrive, the ravishing and vibrant flowers take center stage in the garden. Looking at them brighten up our day and fill us with hope. The gorgeous flowers not only add attractive colors to the garden but also turn it into a pleasant and peaceful corner for soaking sun during winter and enjoying a leisure reading time.
People like to believe that spring is the prime time for flowers to bloom. But there are plenty of flowers that thrive well in winter, so please ignore if anyone tells you otherwise.
We have created the list of winter flowers that will turn your colorful garden into a wonderland during the cold months.
Cyclamen
- These are late-winter flowers that come in shades of red, white, pink, and purple.
- They prefer partial shade, therefore, grow well under trees and shrubs.
- The Cyclamen cannot tolerate temperature below 4 degree Celsius.
- They are sensitive to both over and under watering, so make sure that they are properly watered.
- They should be fertilized every one to two months with a water-soluble fertilizer mixed in half quantity.
Witch Hazel
- Witch Hazel is the ray of hope in dark, dreary winters. It grows fragrant ribbon-petal flowers in red, copper, and yellow colors that bloom into March.
- They grow well in full sun or partial shade in hotter regions.
- They favor well-drained, moist, and slightly acidic soil.
- These flowers require chilled winters to achieve full blooming.
- Regular watering is necessary along with the acidifying fertilizer to help the plant grow healthy.
Hellebore
- Nicknamed as Christmas Rose, hellebore can bloom in the coldest months of the year when everything else is frozen.
- These flowers grow well in rich, well-drained soil in partial shade.
- Water only during dry periods and mulch with chipped barks, leaf mould, and organic matter in autumn.
- Do not plant hellebore too deep as that can hamper the flower production.
Camellia
- Ranging from pink to dark crimson, these flowers can bloom right through winter.
- They grow well in partial sun or in a place with afternoon shade. As they reach a mature age, these flowers get more sun-tolerant.
- The Camellias prefer rich, well-drained soil that stays moist.
- The plant should be well-watered during the initial years. The shallow roots of Camellias can dry out, so mulch helps preserve the soil moisture.
Snowdrop
- The flowers of snowdrops start growing early in the year, which is perfect to chase away the winter blues.
- These flowers grow well in moist, fertile garden soil.
- They prefer full sun in late winter and partial shade in the summer season.
- Snowdrops are frost-tolerant and can grow well in temperatures up to -32 degree Celsius.
- Feed them with a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring when new flowers appear.
In extreme freezing areas, it becomes really hard for people to get outside the house. But some gorgeous colorful flowers and green plants can turn your garden into a beautiful abode seeing which will fill your heart with the warmth of love.
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