If you want to enjoy flowers even in winter, treat yourself one (or more) of these 5 plants
Sometimes we don't notice, or we take for granted that flowers are a feature limited to spring to early autumn. Perhaps this is true for a large number of plants, but it doesn't mean that there aren't any species that bloom during the winter months.
There are some, very robust winter plants that are perfect for adding color to our gardens, balconies and interiors. Here are 5 of them!
Early calycanthus (Chimonanthus calycantus praecox)
This plant blooms around Christmas, with its fantastic golden yellow flowers and a red "heart" (and is also very fragrant)! And that's not all: this plant is highly resistant to the cold, adapts well to extremes, grows quickly, and quite abundantly. Before the flowers bloom, the leaves turn golden yellow, making it extremely decorative.
You can also cut off branches with flowers to enjoy their fragrance indoors - which last a long time if kept in water. In spring, berries appear - toxic to us but much-loved by birds! Perfect in the garden, even along fences, and anywhere it has space to grow!
Winter jasmine (Jasminum Nudiflorum)
This plant also presents a triumph of golden yellow that bursts forth in winter when the plant has shed its leaves. In certain areas with very harsh climates, it might start flowering only at the end of winter. Winter jasmine is cold-resistant, is a vigorous climbing plant, and prefers sunny positions: ensuring these conditions will result in a more abundant flowering, and above all, the unmistakable fragrance of these flowers will be a delight to experience.
Camellia
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These plants bloom from December to March, filling up with double or even triple flowers, sometimes enough to bend the branches that bear them. They prefer bright areas but not exposed to direct sunlight. In temperate climate areas, they can be easily grown in the open ground, while in regions where winter temperatures frequently drop below zero degrees, it is preferable to cultivate them in large pots and protect them during the colder periods. Avoid over-watering and they won't require much care!
Erica carnea
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Erica carnea is one of the few types of heather that blooms in winter, with a height ranging from 15 to 35 centimeters. It prefers the sun, but be careful: if cultivated in open ground (where it performs best), it's advisable not to choose a spot exposed to a scorching summer sun. Instead, opt for a location with good luminosity but with protection during the hottest hours.
Flowering begins as early as February, and the flowers are also delicately fragrant. Plant them in acidic soil mixed with peat and irrigate in spring and summer, avoiding water stagnation. It's a gem worth growing!
Cyclamen
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Who doesn't know cyclamens? They are amongst the most common plants to cultivate indoors or in the garden, beautiful even when only the leaves are present in their incredible patterns. They are even more stunning when their flowers bloom, in shades ranging from white to pink to red to violet. Under ideal conditions, they remain in bloom throughout the winter until spring: perfect to give and receive as gifts!
Which of these plants do you like the most?