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Mahonia winter Sun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Winter flowering plants to add colour to your garden. It’s easy to add some colour to your garden through the winter months. Below are a few suggestions of plants you can use to create interest and colour in your garden over the winter months starting with Mahonia \u2018Winter Sun\u2019 and finishing with Christmas Rose in March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas Rose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowering period: November to March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal growing conditions: Moist but well-drained soil in partial shade<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSimilarly to the Autumnalis Rosea, the Christmas Rose, also known as Helleborus Niger<\/em> is one of the earliest plants to flower. With dark green leaves and bowl-shaped flowers that appear pure white or flushed with pink, these delicate plants flourish when planted in partially shaded borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These plants will also attract winter-active bumblebees, bringing life to your garden in more than one way!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snowdrops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowering period: January to March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal growing conditions: Moist but well-drained soil in partial shade<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the most popular winter plants for a reason, snowdrops are stunning bright-white flowers. Similarly to the Winter-Flowering cherry, these radiant yet hardy plants are a sight for sore eyes in the middle of winter, growing when little else will. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like the Christmas Rose, winter-active bumblebees love these plants and Mahonias, meaning you have all the plants required for some very happy bees!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mahonia \u2018Winter Sun\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowering period: November to March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal growing conditions: Acidic, moist and well-drained soil in shade, partial shade or full sun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile the name Mahonia references an incredible 70 species of shrubs and trees, we recommend the Mahonia \u2018winter sun\u2019 in particular. A long flowering variety, the plant blooms before offering purple flowers that attract an array of garden birds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its easy-to-grow nature beyond the need for the odd prune, these amenable plants will not only liven up your garden in the winter but attract wildlife year round.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Jasmine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowering period: January through to March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal growing conditions: Any soil, whether acid or alkaline and in cold areas or semi shade<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWinter Jasmine, or Jasminum Nudiflorum, <\/em>is a ray of sunshine on a bleak day. With cheery yellow flowers off long-hanging vines, these plants are not only beautiful but a lazy gardener\u2019s favourite due to their agreeable nature to almost any type of soil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing in almost any condition, the plant will survive the winter sun or shade, and looks great trailed up a trellis or wall.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Aconite<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowering period: January to February<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal growing conditions: Partial shade in moist but well-drained soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBearing golden yellow and white flowers with a characteristic green ruff, these beautiful perennials are the perfect addition to any drab garden. And they\u2019re not just good-looking – the plants frequently come up through the snow, are capable of enduring small amounts of frost and require minimal care when planted correctly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyclamen Coum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowering period: January to April<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal growing conditions: Humus-rich soil in partial shade and mulched annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese delightful and hardy perennial flowers are known for their dainty, almost round blossoms. Brightening up even the darkest winter day, Cyclamen coum flowers appear in various shades of pink to purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commonly grown due to their easy-to-grow nature, these plants thrive at the base of mature shrubs, trees and throughout your rock garden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumnalis Rosea (Winter-Flowering Cherry)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flowering period: November to March<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal growing conditions: Warm and sheltered frost-free spaces with well-drained and slightly acidic soil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs winter-flowering cherry trees are one of the first trees to flower, they are often the first sign of life following the depths of winter. The pale, off-white flowers complement any snow and are a great sight for an (albeit rare) crisp January sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bred specifically to flower in the cold months, these small trees provide colour year-round and are a great addition to any garden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cornus winter stems<\/strong>
Non flowering : winter colour with stems
Growing in most soils but does especially well in clay soils
Ideally planted in groups of 3 to 6 using two stem colours a red stem Cornus Midwinter Fire – Winter Beauty Dogwood and Cornus stolonifera ‘Flaviramea’
Prune down to 100mm in the spring and feed to create new stems for the next winter colour<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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