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Winter is the time of year when the gardens are cold and gray and gardeners dream of warmer weather and make plans for springtime planting. While that may be true, with care and planning you can have activity in your gardens year round. There are several varieties of winter garden flowers that add color and life to that cold, gray landscape. Here are a few of the most popular winter garden flowers.
Camellias are an evergreen shrub that easily tolerates temperate winter climates. They are a low maintenance, hardy plant that features thick, leathery foliage and flowers in a wide range of colors and bloom types, to include single and double blooms. Camellias prefer partial shade, but once established, can tolerate some sun. Camellias generally bloom in the winter, from October to May depending on the species and the local temperatures. They are a perfect winter garden flower and will add much needed color to the winter landscape.
Another winter hardy flowering shrub is the weeping winter jasmine. This sturdy plant grows to an average height of three feet and six to eight feet wide. It features bright green foliage and small yellow flowers. Weeping winter jasmine will bloom from November to March. Its long, trailing stems look best displayed up a trellis or draped over a low fence or wall. It has no special soil requirements, but does need full sun to thrive. The yellow blooms and bright green leaves are perfect winter garden flowers to complement darker evergreen trees and shrubs.
Finally, the cream of the winter garden flowers has to be the Christmas rose. This pretty little perennial features dark green leaves and beautiful 2-4” white flowers tipped with pink edges. It blooms even when the ground is frozen solid, anytime from late fall to early spring. The Christmas rose works well planted under deciduous trees. The trees lose their leaves in the fall, and the Christmas rose starts receiving the sunlight it needs to bloom. These plants prefer moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun. They are relatively disease resistant, but will need protection from harsh winter winds. Consider planting them along a stone wall or evergreen hedge to give them the wind protection they need.
Winter time does not have to be all about dead and dormant landscapes. With a little research, careful plant selection, and proper care, you can have a bright, colorful yard of winter garden flowers. These winter hardy plants will not only brighten your days, they’ll feed your need to garden until peak growing season arrives.
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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