Easy-to-grow winter flowers include pansies, violas, winter jasmine, cyclamen, hellebores, winter aconite, heather, winterberry, snowdrops, and camellias.
Surprisingly, many types of flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs are at their best during the coldest time of the year, bringing color and interest to the garden when you need it most. Some flowers, such as snowdrops, will even poke their heads through a blanket of snow.
Camellias are called the queens of winter flowers.
Snowdrops. Close out winter with a flourish of color, courtesy of bulbs and perennials. Snowdrops grow from bulbs and return reliably year after year. Make sure to plant the bulbs during fall to give them the chilling period they need to bloom.
Botanically known as hellebores but more commonly known as the winter rose, Christmas rose and lenten rose, these beautiful and delicate plants are a welcome addition to any garden. There are around 20 different species to choose from and it comes in a handsome array of colours, from opalescent white to deep burgundy.
Begonia. Begonias are known for their diverse shapes and shades. They bloom year-round, displaying delicate flowers and lush foliage. Their versatility allows them to flourish indoors or outdoors, offering a constant display of beauty in gardens or as houseplants.
For those who garden in California (or other Sun Belt states), we don't have the winter chill that most tulip bulbs require. Tulips require 10-12 weeks of consistent soil temperatures of 55 degrees or lower.
#1 Pansies and Violas
Pansies and Violas are resistant plants that can endure cold and even a deep freeze for a while. Depending on the severity of the frost, flowering flowers may wither. However, the plants will survive. In moderate climates, pansies and violas bloom most of the winter.
1. Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis). These are the earliest of the spring-blooming bulbs, often poking out above the snow as early as January or February, even in the Northeast and Midwest. Snowdrop flowers have three white petals that hang down like milk drops dripping off the stems.
Native to North America and one of the prettiest, most useful flowering landscape shrubs. Smooth hydrangeas bloom from late spring through summer into fall.
Roses, in general, can survive winters in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 and above (or in temperatures as low as zero degrees Fahrenheit). As such, they can survive very cold climates, but you should still prepare to winterize them to ensure they have all they need to thrive throughout the winter months.
Which perennial flower has the longest bloom season? While many perennial flowers have long bloom times, the threadleaf coreopsis Moonbeam variety (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam') is a perennial with the longest bloom time. Moonbeam blooms early in the summer and will continue to do so until the end of the fall.
Bedding plants that flower for the longest time include cosmos, begonias and geraniums. Check the plant label for flowering times when you buy. Another thing to consider is how much maintenance your plants will need.
Sturdy winter crops like broccoli and cauliflower can withstand temperatures as low as 24 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit, but many semi-hardy crops can take on light freezes of 28 to 32 degrees Fahrenheit. While cold weather might not kill these crops, it can cause growth to slow down, so timing your planting is crucial.
Cool flowers, known as hardy annuals, live for one year and survive cold temperatures. Many are planted in the fall, to winter-over and produce blooms the following spring and summer. These flowers prefer becoming established and growing in cool conditions.
Delicious produce doesn't just grow in the summer; some of the best fall and winter vegetables reach maturity during the cold-weather months. Popular winter plants include leafy greens that can survive the harshest conditions—even snow, rain, and ice—or carrots, turnips, onions, and other stew-ready vegetables.
Snowdrops. Also called galanthus, snowdrops must be planted in the fall for a very early spring show. These darling, droopy-headed winter flowers look best at the front of borders or in rock gardens and often start blooming when snow is still on the ground (thus, the name!).
Wintersweet is a fragrant deciduous shrub with delicate translucent flowers that appear in the winter and spring months. This medium to coarse textured plant can grow in a range of soil conditions as long as it is moist and well-drained but should be planted in full sun to partial shade.
Snowflower or snow flower may refer to: Sarcodes sanguinea, a North American parasitic plant. Spathiphyllum floribundum, a South American flowering plant. Deutzia gracilis, a Japanese bushy, deciduous shrub. Snow Flower (TV series), a 2006–07 South Korean television show.