Winter Blooms: The Best Flowers for Cold Weather

While the cold weather often means our gardens go dormant, we are here today to share some exciting news - there are definitely flowers that will keep your garden lively even in the winter months. Having colorful blooms to admire can really brighten ones spirits during this chilly season. Believe it or not, with the right flowers, you can actually end up with more of a winter wonderland in your garden than a barren snow-covered landscape. Certain plants have evolved to thrive despite freezing temperatures and short daylight hours.

By planting a few winter-resistant flowers, you'll be surprised at how much you can extend the life of your flowerbeds and planters right up until spring's return. Here are a few!

Pansies

One of the most well-known flowers available at many flower shops in Memphis for winter is the pansy. With their round faces in colors like yellow, purple, and orange, pansies are definitely one of the prettiest freezing-resistant plants. They thrive in temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit and will keep producing new blooms all the way until spring arrives. Pansies come in lots of different varieties too, so you can choose large or small blooms depending on your space. Many people like to tuck pansies throughout their lawns or in patio containers for a nice pop of color during the dreary months.

Snowflakes

Also called Leucojum, snowflakes bear dangling white flowers that resemble mini snowflakes. Their blooms have green leaves coming from the base that are Bluebell-like. Snowflakes grow from bulbs and naturalize well in Zones 3-8. Plant snowflake bulbs in fall for winter and early spring color. You should plant in groups for maximum visual impact.

Hellebores

If you like flowers with unique blooms, you will love hellebores. These plants have clusters of blooms that hang from tall stems and resemble small bunches of flowers. Hellebores come in shades of white, green, pink and purple. They thrive through temperatures as cold as -30 degrees Fahrenheit! The blooms will last for months too. Hellebores are especially lovely paired with pansies, violas, or miniature daffodils in winter flower arrangements or planters.

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Winter Aconite

Also commonly called Eranthis hyemalis or Eranthis Cilicia, winter aconite is usually the first flower that blooms in winter in gardens in late winter or early spring. Its attractive round yellow flowers poke through the soil and leaf litter in gardens and woodlands signaling winter's end. Unlike many flowers that prefer sun, winter aconite is shade-tolerant, making it perfect for planting under trees or shrubs. Its cheery color enlivens winter gardens.

Winter Cherries

Winter cherries may look like tiny tomatoes, but they are actually flower buds that bloom on delicate stems in winter months. With shades of deep pink and red, these burst of color provides visual interest in winter gardens and containers. Their rounded red fruits persist for long periods even after flowers fade, increasing their ornamental appeal. Winter cherries withstand temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

Iceland Poppies

Iceland poppies are beautiful hardy blooms that come in shades of bright orange, yellow, and apricot at local garden centers and florists in Cordova TN. Even in very cold temps down to 0 degrees, these poppies will keep blooming all winter long, providing a sunny splash of color. Since Iceland poppies have ferny foliage, they make lovely filler plants combined with other hardy winter bloomers in beds or planters. Be warned, these flowers do not enjoy heavy rain or snow, so provide some overhead protection if storms are forecasted.

Ornamental Cabbage and Kale

You read that correctly - cabbage and kale can make lovely ornamental plants! In the winter when temps drop, these veggies take on beautiful colors like red, purple, and blue-green. Use them as accent plants amongst your other winter blooms for beautiful foliage color. Ornamental cabbage and kale tolerate light frosts and snowfall well. Plus deer and rabbits tend to ignore them.

Daffodils

Many people may not think of daffodils as winter flowers since we normally see them blooming in early spring. However, did you know some varieties will start blooming as early as December? Daffodils are very cold hardy and can take temperatures as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. They come back year after year and provide a bright splash of yellow to light up the winter landscape. Daffodils look gorgeous when massed in beds or naturalized areas. Better yet, their fragrance fills the air on milder winter days too.

With a little planning, you can have constant blooms to brighten up your winter days from December all the way until spring arrives. If you don't have time to plant your own winter blooms, be sure to check out Naturally Craft'd– place your same-day flower delivery Memphis order for a pre-made winter flower bouquet today.