Flowers are beautiful things to have in our yard and home. They bring us joy and brighten up a room. Now that cold weather is on the way, you may think you won’t be able to keep any flowers alive, but you are mistaken! Many flowers thrive in cold weather, which we have listed below!
Pansies and Violas
Pansies and violas are bright, colorful flowers that are extremely tolerant to colder temperatures. Fun fact: They are also edible; you can make syrups and jellies with them. To learn more about growing pansies and violas, check out these tips from Unruly Gardening.
Our Picks:
Plentiful Frost Pansies (Four plants for $13.95, shop here)
Sorbet Denim Jump Up Violas (Four plants for $13.95, shop here)
Winterberry
While winterberry isn’t technically a flower, it is a brightly colored holly that is easy to grow in your garden. The bush has dark green leaves in the summer, which eventually turn yellow in the autumn. The leaves are fully gone by October, but the red berries stay on for much of the winter. Caring for winterberries is a breeze. For more details, visit Celebrate Urban Birds.
Our Pick: Berry Poppins Winterberry Holly (One shrub for $21.99, shop here)
Winter Jasmine
Winter jasmine is a colorful flowering plant that typically blooms in January. Usually, jasmine flowers have a profoundly sweet fragrance; however, winter jasmine is aroma-free. It is a deciduous plant native to China, where it is called “Yingchun,” meaning “flower that welcomes spring.” For more information on how to grow winter jasmine, check out Gardeners’ World.
Our Pick: Winter Jasmine (Potted jumbo gallon for $43 per plant, shop here)
Poinsettia
Poinsettias are a must-have during the Christmas season. You might be used to only seeing the red variety, but poinsettias also come in pink, red, fuchsia, yellow, purple, and white (in total, there are more than 100 varieties). The poinsettia is native to Mexico but has become a hallmark in the United States during the holiday season. As a plus, they aren’t harmful to animals or children. Learn more about growing poinsettias from the University of Minnesota Extension.
Our Pick: UV Outdoor Rated Poinsettia (One for $24.99, shop here)
Christmas Roses
Christmas roses are a cheerful addition to your home during winter. They typically bloom in early winter if the weather is mild, but if it’s cold, you may have to wait until late winter to see their beauty. It’s important to remember that Christmas roses are toxic to pets and humans.
Our Pick: Hellebore ‘Diva’ White Christmas Rose (One quart for $21.98, shop here)