Winter often poses a challenge to maintaining a lively garden due to harsh conditions like cold weather and reduced sunlight. However, there are ways to keep your garden vibrant even in the midst of winter’s difficulties.
Certain plants and flowers thrive during the winter season, bringing color and life to your garden. Craig Wilson, a horticultural expert and the founder of Gardeners Dream, has highlighted five blooms that you should start growing now.
According to Craig, a garden in winter can be beautiful but lacking in color, especially if you’ve put effort into creating a vibrant space during the summer months.
He suggests planting these five options soon to create a winter garden that you can admire from the comfort of your home.
The recommended blooms for a colorful winter garden, as reported by the Express, include pansies, violas, snowdrops, cyclamen, and Carex morrowii.
Pansy seeds should be planted by early October to establish strong roots before the coldest weather hits, offering a range of colorful options like purple, orange, pink, and red.
Violas are another great choice for winter, with bright flowers that bloom throughout the season. They can be planted in beds or pots to add color wherever you desire.
Snowdrops, known for their resilience to frost and snow, can be planted between now and late autumn to bloom early in winter, creating a picturesque scene with their white flowers against the snow.
Cyclamen, a hardy perennial, blooms in late winter with pink or white heart-shaped flowers, signaling the arrival of spring when little else is flowering.
Lastly, Carex morrowii, an evergreen sedge with green leaves and yellow edges, is ideal for adding winter interest to your garden. It can be planted anytime during the colder months, as long as the ground is not frozen, and thrives in areas with ample winter sun.
By incorporating these winter blooms into your garden, you can enjoy a splash of color and beauty even in the coldest months.
