Anyone who says that winter has no color in the back yard has to see my terrace facilities in January. For me it is more important than ever to create a little color and life outside than ever.
Now it is time to think ahead and choose some of the best container plants that will bloom by Christmas. In some climate zones with particularly long and hard winters, you may have to bring pots inside or rely on houseplants to get the best winter flowers, but where there is a will, garden friends, there is always a way.
Here I curated a list of plants that you can grow in containers that enjoy color from December. I have structured it by location so that you can clearly see which of the best winter flowers are best suited for pots where you live. While most plants are in peace this season, some types continue their active growth and prepare to celebrate and surprise them with their winter flowers.
Hardinity zones 1-6: north states with cold, long winters
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The focus for the coldest and frosted states is in the flowering plants inside. However, there are some plants that could give them some sensitive flowers in pots outdoors with the right care in December.
Cyclamen: Florist's cyclamen or tender inner cyclamen are easily available at this time of year and are grown indoors for long -lasting color and its beautiful heart -shaped leaves. Choose one with many buds and not with flowers to give you the longest flowering time.
It is important that the plants keep cool, but at a ray of hope; You don't want to be too warm and be careful not to go over water.
amaryllis: A staled keeper under the Christmas plants, now order your light bulbs if you haven't done it yet. Amaryllis will bloom about eight weeks after planting and give them classic flowers from Indoor December with little or no effort.
snowdrop ((Gallanthus) are tiny garden treasures known for their exquisite white flowers and are perfect for growth in containers, says Maksim Kazakou, a local botany expert in the Plantum app. 'Not all snowdrops bloom in December, but like varieties Galanthus Elwesii “Potter's prelude” Galanthus Elwesii 'Christmas' or Galanthus Plicatus'Three ships will bloom for Christmas, ”he says.
Top them up and keep them frost -free if you either wrap your pots outdoors outdoors, through Amazon or through the interiors. You could keep them in the interiors for a while before Christmas to accelerate the growth and to force a little.
Grapes ((Muscura) are another herbaceous light bulb; These have dense clusters light blue flowers. 'Most grape hyacinths bloom in spring, but some like how Cheeky muscles “Christmas pearl” can illuminate your garden with flowers in December, “says Maksim.
Maksim Kazakou is a local system expert for the Plantum app, with which users identify plant species, diagnose their conditions and receive specific care advice. He has more than 10 years of experience as a professional botanist who advises on topics with botany and more than five years of experience in creating training operations for neural models to identify plant species and diseases.
US hardinity zones 7-8: MID-Atlantic, Pacific Northwest and some southern states
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In the milder zones, flowers outdoors thrive much more often in pots, but of course frosts can still occur. Make sure you have frost protection like a sack linen available from Amazon to wrap yourself to wrap containers, and pot feet to prevent pots from cracking.
Helloreus niger (Christmas rose): If you now buy these plants in bud, they often bloom in time for Christmas. Helloreus niger Is an evergreen multi -year plant with large, leathery leaves, and most halter will grow very well in containers.
'It produces large white flowers during its long and rich flower. Other types of Hellebores (for example, Helleborus Orientalis) Bloom at the end of winter and offer a wide range of flower colors, ”says Maksim Kazakou.
Witch hazel: An incredible plant that blooms with light, spider -like yellow or rotorange flowers that have collapsed close to bare branches. WinterBlooming species include Hamamelis Vernalis And Hamamelis soft.
Hamamelis Vernalis “Christmas mood” will blossom at Christmas, “says Maksim. 'Witches are relatively large shrubs, but they can be grown in containers for some time. These plants are also popular because of their strong fragrance.'
Himalayas sweet box (Sarcococca Hookeriana): A growing, low -maintenance, evergreen shrub that is up to 30 cm tall.
'This astonishing plant blooms all winter. Later, his white flowers transform into black berries. This plant is perfect for growth in a container, Maksim continues. ''Sarcocca Hookeriana was. Digyna 'Winter Juwel' has reddish kelye, which is beautifully with the white stamens in contrast to the start. Despite its sensitive appearance, this hardy plant can withstand temperatures of only 5 ° f '.
US hardinity zones 9-11: Deep South, California and Florida
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With warmer temperatures and much shorter, less biting winters, there is of course more choice when it comes to container plants that bloom until Christmas. Our top suggestions include:
Camellia Sasanqua: This fragrant fragrance often blooms with the right care until December. It will need a rather large pot and would benefit from being repelled every few years in order to maintain healthy growth. Camelia in pots are susceptible to damage to the cold and are therefore much better suited for these warmer hardinity zones.
Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum): With bright yellow, delicate flowers on bare stems, winter jasmine can cheer in bucket loads. Flowers are usually outdoors from December to March and will previously produce flowers in warmer regions. It prefers a protected location with a well -flowing flower compost.
Cyclamen (Cyclamen hederifolium): In contrast to the indoor cyclamen mentioned above, this hardy variety thrives outdoors and will enjoy it for months. It will cut off well in the shadow because it is not too warm.
There are many flowers that will last in the courtyard until December, but as a gardener we always think months and seasons, especially if we want wonderful successor and year -round interest.
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