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Your garden can stay vibrant even during the winter months with the right selection of flowers. These 22 winter-blooming flowers will bring color and life to your garden, from the snowy north to the sunny south. Plan your garden with these hardy blooms to enjoy a beautiful, colorful landscape throughout the year.
Grape Hyacinth
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These tiny spikes of purple, white, or pink flowers emit a delightful grape-like fragrance. Grape hyacinths bloom from late winter to early spring and are perfect for adding a pop of color to your garden.
Winter Heath
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Winter heath offers long-lasting flowers in shades of pink or white, with evergreen foliage that adds texture to your garden even in the colder months. This reliable flower makes an excellent ground cover.
Scilla
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Known for their striking blue blooms, scilla flowers are a stunning addition to any winter garden. Plant them in groups in a rock garden for the best effect.
Starflower (Ipheion)
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These delicate white, pink, or blue flowers were popular in colonial gardens. They bloom in late winter or early spring and are perfect for edging walkways with their lovely fragrance.
Algerian Iris
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In warmer climates, this fragrant iris blooms as early as December. With evergreen foliage, Algerian iris adds beauty to your garden year-round.
Pansies and Violas
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These colorful annuals bloom throughout the winter in mild climates and can sometimes bloom again in spring. They are easy to grow and add a cheerful touch to any garden.
Snowdrops
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Snowdrops, or galanthus, often bloom while snow is still on the ground. Their drooping white flowers are a lovely addition to borders and rock gardens.
Daffodils
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Daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in late winter to early spring. These hardy perennials are resistant to rodents, making them a reliable choice for many gardens.
Hellebores (Lenten Roses)
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Hellebores are known for their beautiful, delicate flowers that bloom in mid-to-late winter. Despite their fragile appearance, they are incredibly tough and offer lovely cut flowers.
Winterberry
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While not a flower, winterberry shrubs offer bright red berries that add a vibrant splash of color to the winter landscape. Remember to plant both male and female plants to ensure berries.
Lily of the Valley Shrub
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This striking evergreen shrub produces bell-shaped white or pink flowers in mid-to-late winter, adding elegance to any garden.
Winter Aconite
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With buttercup-yellow blooms, winter aconite often appears when snow is still on the ground, providing a cheerful sight in the cold months.
Witch Hazel
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Witch hazel shrubs display wispy yellow or orange flowers in late winter. These unique blooms add a whimsical touch to your winter garden.
Primrose
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Primroses are some of the earliest perennials to bloom, with a wide variety of colors to choose from. Make sure to select a variety that can withstand your local winter climate.
Camellia
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Camellias offer large, rose-like blooms from late fall to mid-spring. Select a winter-blooming variety suitable for your region to enjoy these beautiful flowers.
Glory of the Snow
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True to its name, this plant blooms in late winter, often while snow is still on the ground. It’s perfect for adding a burst of color to garden borders.
Mahonia
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This evergreen shrub features dramatic yellow flower sprays in late fall or early winter. Be sure to choose a variety that can survive winters in your region.
Ornamental Kale
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With its ruffled foliage and bright pink or yellow leaves, ornamental kale adds color to your garden through the winter. It’s also great for cut flower arrangements.
Winter Jasmine
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The bright yellow flowers of winter jasmine are a welcome sight in late winter to early spring. This vining shrub adds a cheerful element to any landscape.
Cyclamen
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Cyclamen are often grown as houseplants but can also serve as ground cover in mild climates. These winter-blooming flowers are available in various shades and thrive in winter sun and summer shade.
Crocus
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These petite flowers are a lovely sight peeking through the snow. However, protect them from rabbits and rodents by planting them in a chicken wire cage.
Daphne
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In mild climates, daphne shrubs produce sweet-scented flowers in late winter to early spring. Their fragrance is a delightful reminder that spring is approaching.