{"id":7615,"date":"2023-11-02T14:50:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T14:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=7615"},"modified":"2024-11-14T07:03:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T07:03:12","slug":"winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Winter Flowers that Bloom in the Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every plant in your yard needs to lose its petals and foliage when winter comes. Bright reds, soft pinks, sunny yellows \u2013\u2013 these colors can still pepper your lawn, even when there\u2019s snow. You just need winter flowers that bloom in the cold.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-f28a5a28-b2ec-4790-9a48-f9272a36f2d1\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article, we\u2019ll cover:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"list-style: none; \"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#0-10-winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\" style=\"\">10 winter flowers that bloom in the cold<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#1-1-algerian-iris-iris-unguicularis\" style=\"\">1. Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#2-2-camellia-camellia-japonica\" style=\"\">2. Camellia (Camellia japonica)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#3-3-christmas-roses-helleborus\" style=\"\">3. Christmas Roses (Helleborus)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#4-4-cyclamen-cyclamen\" style=\"\">4. Cyclamen (Cyclamen)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#5-5-daffodil-narcissus\" style=\"\">5. Daffodil (Narcissus)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#6-6-pansy-viola-x-wittrockiana\" style=\"\">6. Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#7-7-snowdrop-galanthus-elwesii\" style=\"\">7. Snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#8-8-winter-daphne-daphne-odora\" style=\"\">8. Winter Daphne (Daphne odora)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#9-9-winter-jasmine-jasminum-nudiflorum\" style=\"\">9. Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#10-10-witch-hazel-hamamelis-mollis\" style=\"\">10. Witch Hazel (Hamamelis mollis)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\/#11-faq-about-winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\" style=\"\">FAQ about winter flowers that bloom in the cold<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-10-winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\"><span id=\"10-winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\">10 winter flowers that bloom in the cold<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-1-algerian-iris-iris-unguicularis\"><span id=\"1-algerian-iris-iris-unguicularis\">1. Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized wp-image-19180 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Winter-Iris.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming Algerian iris\" class=\"wp-image-19180\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beverly Buckley | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/iris-lila-blume-winter-pflanze-2843580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These lovely lilac-colored blooms will turn any gray, murky yard into a cozy, beautiful garden. Place this flowering plant near walkways or near patios where it can be admired when its fragrant and delicate flowers appear in late winter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut the <a href=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/2073\/2020\/07\/The-Magic-of-Irises.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Algerian iris\u2019s<\/a> stalk and feature the flower in your favorite vase to bring life back to your freezing hallways. Be sure to place this beautiful bouquet in a high-traffic hallway so everyone can enjoy its sweet scent.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Bulb, perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 7-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color:<\/strong> Gold\/yellow, purple\/lavender<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season: <\/strong>Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts:<\/strong> Butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant:<\/strong> Yes&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture:<\/strong> Clay, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH: <\/strong>Alkaline, neutral<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage:<\/strong> Good, moist<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-2-camellia-camellia-japonica\"><span id=\"2-camellia-camellia-japonica\">2. Camellia (Camellia japonica)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-19176\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camellia-Pixabay-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming pink camellia\" class=\"wp-image-19176\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyejin Lee | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/kamelie-rosa-blumen-str%C3%A4ucher-5071019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Camellias are famous for their magnificent blooms. These evergreen shrubs feature thick, serrated, and glossy leaves throughout the year, and surprise us with their breathtaking and often <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/camellia-japonica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brightly colored flowers<\/a> as temperatures drop. These shrubs can grow between 10 to 13 feet tall, making them quite the spectacle in your winter wonderland.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Shrub<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 7-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color:<\/strong> Gold\/yellow, pink, red\/burgundy, white, variegated<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season:<\/strong> Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Pollinators, songbirds<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>High<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light: <\/strong>Partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture:<\/strong> High organic matter<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH: <\/strong>Acid<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage: <\/strong>Good, moist, occasionally wet<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-3-christmas-roses-helleborus\"><span id=\"3-christmas-roses-helleborus\">3. Christmas Roses (Helleborus)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Helleborus.jpg\" alt=\"red Christmas roses flower\" class=\"wp-image-19344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Helleborus.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Helleborus-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Helleborus-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Helleborus-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Helleborus-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/nestmaker\/4439858728\/in\/photolist-2n9a4Jj-7Lkrjq-2n7pvcN-qanNFG-GaM3Ax-4pobFR-2kRyQD8-cYKH4W-kBnegt-2iEjgHH-9EN4gR-2dy4api-9jjHWz-2ofLq1H-2fGKw9M-STfTBK-9mTiH5-2kztRRi-2iEjg7x-bmerdQ-iVHp5C-SZ4z67-2iBMhEz-eHXKPg-2iBJBZV-5wKNmC-d4eDdN-5wKNr5-2iBNFdE-2iBMi2w-STw2q5-618b2E-YabpDW-STLdtD-2kmXkv8-2iBNJSU-YabhRh-2iBNMtF-2kHbykq-2mVXsUB-2obSx9b-2kH2PtE-2ocoCZE-2kDGSgG-2iAiRC1-2mZnXCF-2is5UWk-RpxTLv-2iBMj4b-knuxdx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Megan Hansen<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your shade garden is looking a little lonely throughout the winter months, consider growing Christmas roses. These <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/helleborus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wintery blooms<\/a> will flower in late winter or early spring and are long-lasting, blooming for a month or more.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This low-maintenance herbaceous perennial belongs to the buttercup family and has 15 different species. These flowers will bring winter colors of cream, green, pink, purple, red, and white to your otherwise dormant garden.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Herbaceous perennial, perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 5-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color: <\/strong>Cream\/tan, green, pink, purple\/lavender, red\/burgundy, white<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season: <\/strong>Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light:<\/strong> Partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture:<\/strong> High organic matter, loam<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH: <\/strong>Alkaline, neutral<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage:<\/strong> Good<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-4-cyclamen-cyclamen\"><span id=\"4-cyclamen-cyclamen\">4. Cyclamen (Cyclamen)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized wp-image-19186 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cyclamen-pixabay.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming cyclamen\" class=\"wp-image-19186\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Armennano | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/cyclamen-blossom-nature-flower-3659141\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These vibrant pink and red flowers are a real joy when flowers become a scarce delight in the winter. You can even enjoy them as houseplants. Their delicate petals are under an inch tall on top of long, fragile stems.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cyclamen may seem weak by its <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/cyclamen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dainty-looking blooms<\/a> but it\u2019s actually quite a tough plant and will survive temperatures that drop almost to freezing at night. This plant also gives off a spicy scent reminiscent of lilies or roses with a hint of pepper.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Bulb<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 4-11<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color:<\/strong> Pink, purple\/lavender, red\/burgundy, white<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season:<\/strong> Fall, Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Bees<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Medium<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light:<\/strong> Partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture:<\/strong> Loam<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH: <\/strong>Acid, neutral<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage:<\/strong> Good<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-5-daffodil-narcissus\"><span id=\"5-daffodil-narcissus\">5. Daffodil (Narcissus)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized wp-image-19190 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/daffodil-pixabay.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming yellow daffodils\" class=\"wp-image-19190\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mabel Amber | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/narzisse-blume-pflanze-bauchige-3349706\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When these trumpets pop up from the snow, you know warmer temperatures are on the way. These bright-colored flowers with their fun petal shapes put spring in all our minds as we scrape morning frost off the car or slip on an extra pair of wool socks.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These fast-growing, fragrant perennials are great to use in <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/narcissus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flower beds<\/a>, rock gardens, and as borders or ground covers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Bulb, ground cover, perennial, poisonous<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color:<\/strong> Gold\/yellow, orange, pink, white, variegated<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season: <\/strong>Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant:<\/strong> Yes&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> High, low, medium<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture: <\/strong>Clay, high organic matter, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> Acid<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage:<\/strong> Good<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-6-pansy-viola-x-wittrockiana\"><span id=\"6-pansy-viola-x-wittrockiana\">6. Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Purple-Horned-pansy-Viola-cornuta.jpg\" alt=\"Purple Horned pansy (Viola cornuta)\" class=\"wp-image-17006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Purple-Horned-pansy-Viola-cornuta.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Purple-Horned-pansy-Viola-cornuta-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Purple-Horned-pansy-Viola-cornuta-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Purple-Horned-pansy-Viola-cornuta-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Purple-Horned-pansy-Viola-cornuta-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/photos\/MADmvGiOx2M-group-of-perennial-yellow-violet-viola-cornuta-known-as-horned-pansy-or-horned-violet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Galina Sandalova<\/a> | Canva Pro | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/policies\/content-license-agreement\/\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pansies are a semi-evergreen annual part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/viola-x-wittrockiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">violet family<\/a> that thrives in cool weather with their soft, perfume-like scent. They can be grown in all continental USDA Plant Hardiness Zones but will flower all winter in zones 8-10.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These dazzling flowers will liven up your garden by bringing bright shades of blue, yellow, purple, and red into your landscaping. These colorful flowers are also edible, making them excellent garnishes.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Annual<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 6-10<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color: <\/strong>Blue, gold\/yellow, purple\/lavender, red\/burgundy, white<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season: <\/strong>Fall, Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts:<\/strong> Butterflies<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant:<\/strong> Yes<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Medium<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light:<\/strong> Full sun, Partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture:<\/strong> Clay, high organic matter, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> Acid, alkaline, neutral<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage: <\/strong>Good, moist<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-7-snowdrop-galanthus-elwesii\"><span id=\"7-snowdrop-galanthus-elwesii\">7. Snowdrop (Galanthus elwesii)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized wp-image-19177 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Snowdrops-winter-pixabay.jpg\" alt=\"Snowdrops blooming in winter\" class=\"wp-image-19177\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunflair | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/fr%C3%BChling-schneegl%C3%B6ckchen-blume-1166564\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An early sign of spring, snowdrops are typically among the winter bloomers to burst through the earth\u2019s soil. These dainty <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/galanthus-elwesii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white flowers<\/a> create a striking, dense bloom that multiplies through the spreading bulbs.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These perennial flowers will survive the cold weather in even the coldest of regions making them a must for any gardener looking to plant something to keep their garden alive even in the dead of winter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Bulb, perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 4-7<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color: <\/strong>Green, white<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season:<\/strong> Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Bees<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant:<\/strong> No<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture: <\/strong>Clay, high organic matter<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH: <\/strong>Acid, alkaline, neutral<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage:<\/strong> Good, moist, occasionally wet<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-8-winter-daphne-daphne-odora\"><span id=\"8-winter-daphne-daphne-odora\">8. Winter Daphne (Daphne odora)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Winter-Daphne.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Winter Daphne flower\" class=\"wp-image-19346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Winter-Daphne.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Winter-Daphne-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Winter-Daphne-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Winter-Daphne-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Winter-Daphne-610x457.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/briweldon\/5169445261\/in\/photolist-2cBjCFT-2cBjDtp-2cBjDgF-2cBjDZp-8SNKYz-8SNKZr-7ZShN2-7TfGMt-Jnmm3V-7ZVsyE-7RXhde-bpznPN-Jr4ngm-7S1w4o-RS7e87-7Tj1cQ-Jr4jw3-Jr4pAw-7Tj1aq-JgGtah-9yRA3s-2kJgbbv-6jBs4o-6sMnZ2-N2L3X1-f19ueD-2e4WCgh-e3z5No-4CMx1A-7VLZS7-25dr3wC-QZGrvF-6e2Fnp-EzkL7s-mjZUcg-bFVHST-NsXpEg-Hnvr75-ADM56R-ADM4yZ-JJRUVQ-2oXyLKx-kLNjke-kLQv8w-9dKZ1m-V2bmVY-kPjJ1g-kPkZkd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bri Weldon<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pale pink flowers of this evergreen give off a <strong>gentle, sweet, and spicy scent<\/strong>. Butterflies are attracted to the nectar of this winter-blooming flowering shrub. It\u2019s a great option for climates that often go back and forth from warm days to cold days.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This plant will brighten any winter landscape with its showy flowers blooming in pink, lavender, or white in mid-to-late winter. <a href=\"https:\/\/extensiongardener.ces.ncsu.edu\/gardening-publications-2\/extgardener-previous-newsletters\/extgardener-past-features\/extgardener-winter-daphne-tickles-springs-fancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Daphne<\/a> is somewhat salt-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Shrub, poisonous<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 7-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color:<\/strong> Pink, purple\/lavender, white<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season:<\/strong> Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Bees, butterflies, moths, pollinators<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant:<\/strong> Yes&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture:<\/strong> High organic matter, loam<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH:<\/strong> Acid, alkaline, neutral<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage:<\/strong> Good, moist, occasionally dry<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-9-winter-jasmine-jasminum-nudiflorum\"><span id=\"9-winter-jasmine-jasminum-nudiflorum\">9. Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized wp-image-19178 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Winter-Jasmine-Pixabay.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming winter jasmine\" class=\"wp-image-19178\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Myfriso | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/jasmin-winter-eis-blume-schnee-252640\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beat the winter gloom with budding winter jasmine. These shrubs burst with bright yellow flowers in the winter and are favored by gardeners for their low-maintenance care.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most jasmine flowers feature beautiful scents, you won\u2019t be smelling these winter jasmine anytime soon. Unlike the rest of their family, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaex.uada.edu\/yard-garden\/resource-library\/plant-week\/winter-jasmine-2-4-05.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">winter jasmines<\/a> aren\u2019t fragrant flowers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Ground cover, shrub, vine<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 6-10<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color: <\/strong>Gold\/yellow<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season: <\/strong>Winter, Spring&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant:<\/strong> No<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture: <\/strong>Clay, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH: <\/strong>Acid, alkaline, neutral<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage: <\/strong>Good, moist&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-10-witch-hazel-hamamelis-mollis\"><span id=\"10-witch-hazel-hamamelis-mollis\">10. Witch Hazel (Hamamelis mollis)<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-image-19185\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Witch-hazel-2.jpg\" alt=\"yellow colored plant\" class=\"wp-image-19349\" style=\"width:800px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Witch-hazel-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Witch-hazel-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Witch-hazel-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Witch-hazel-2-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pxhere.com\/en\/photo\/678624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Witch hazel is popular for its low maintenance, attractively textured blooms, and high resistance to pests and disease. Its sweet fragrance cuts through the crisp cold air, giving your nose quite the delight as you step outdoors.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These deciduous trees are also known for their medicinal and cosmetic properties. It\u2019s most popular as a topical botanical. It&#8217;s been used as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and radiation-protectant. Many very popular skin care products also use <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.psu.edu\/programs\/master-gardener\/counties\/adams\/news\/witch-hazel-a-bright-spot-in-the-winter-landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">witch hazel<\/a> such as Revlon, Neutrogena, L\u2019Oreal, and Estee\u2019 Lauder.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Shrub, tree<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>5-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower color: <\/strong>Brown\/copper, Gold\/yellow<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Flower bloom season:<\/strong> Winter, Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attracts: <\/strong>Small mammals, songbirds<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrant: <\/strong>Yes<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Light:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil texture: <\/strong>High organic matter<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil pH: <\/strong>Acid<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil drainage:<\/strong> Good, moist, occasionally wet<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-faq-about-winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\"><span id=\"faq-about-winter-flowers-that-bloom-in-the-cold\">FAQ about winter flowers that bloom in the cold<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-what-is-the-most-popular-winter-flower\"><span id=\"what-is-the-most-popular-winter-flower\">What is the most popular winter flower?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snowdrop is by far the most popular winter flower. Valued for its showy white petals, even snow won\u2019t scare off these flowers, making them a favorite among winter gardeners.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-what-other-types-of-plants-do-well-during-the-winter\"><span id=\"what-other-types-of-plants-do-well-during-the-winter\">What other types of plants do well during the winter?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain shrubs and trees tend to thrive during the colder months of the year.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Holly<\/li>    <li>Red twig dogwood<\/li>    <li>Agave<\/li>    <li>Sarcococca confusa<\/li>    <li>Skimmia Japonica<\/li>    <li>Mahonia<\/li>    <li>Juniper<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some vegetables and herbs also do well in the winter, as well.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Broccoli<\/li>    <li>Kale<\/li>    <li>Carrots<\/li>    <li>Peas<\/li>    <li>Chives<\/li>    <li>Rosemary<\/li>    <li>Oregano<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-how-do-you-keep-flowers-alive-in-the-winter\"><span id=\"how-do-you-keep-flowers-alive-in-the-winter\">How do you keep flowers alive in the winter?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, there are three keys to keeping flowers alive any time of the year, but particularly during the winter.<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Planting for your <a href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA Hardiness Zone<\/a>.<\/li>    <li>Planting in the correct areas for proper sunlight.<\/li>    <li>Understanding the level of care your plants need.<\/li> <\/ol>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-how-do-you-landscape-for-winter\"><span id=\"how-do-you-landscape-for-winter\">How do you landscape for winter?<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding pops of color to your garden with our above list of flowers that bloom in the cold is a great place to start your <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/how-to-landscape-for-winter\/\">winter landscaping<\/a>. Continue with these landscaping ideas:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Build a fire pit: <\/strong>There\u2019s nothing better than the sounds of a crackling fire on a cold winter night while roasting marshmallows.&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Design a year-round garden:<\/strong> Consider establishing a Zen garden if you live somewhere too cold even for cold-weather flowers. A Zen garden can include bonsai trees, bamboo, rhododendrons, or ornamental grasses.<\/li>    <li><strong>Light things up: <\/strong>Everything always seems so much more magical with a string of lights to add a glow to the evening.&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-ready-for-a-splash-of-color-this-winter\"><span id=\"ready-for-a-splash-of-color-this-winter\">Ready for a splash of color this winter?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you want the perfect wintery landscape in your backyard, sometimes you need the advice of a professional. A gardener can help choose flowers that best accentuate your yard, and they can determine where these flowers will flourish.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Call a <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/gardener\">professional gardener near you<\/a> if you need assistance with landscaping design, installation, or maintenance.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main image credit: Efraimstochter | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/natur-blume-pflanze-saison-krokus-3243718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not every plant in your yard needs to lose its petals and foliage when winter comes. 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