What flowers are most common in winter
An article with detailed introduction about the most common flowers in winter and the full list of plants representing winter, including the experience of green plant maintenance. Let's learn about it together.
The temperature here is dropping every day, and people are wrapped in thick cotton jackets. Many flowers and grasses also enter a dormant period, and there are fallen leaves everywhere on the road. This season is a bit desolate, and without some flowering plants at home, it's inevitable to feel a bit cold and desolate.
Today, I will recommend several cold-resistant plants that bloom even in colder weather, so you can enjoy the flowers in winter without any loss.
1. Hellebore
Many people may not have heard of this flower. Hellebore is also known as Nine Bull Seven or鸳鸯七 and belongs to the Ranunculaceae family. It usually blooms around Christmas, with flowers as beautiful as roses, hence it's also called "Christmas Rose".
Hellebore is cold-resistant and can withstand temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius, blooming proudly in the snowy and icy conditions. The plant is relatively short, with dark green leaves, and both the flowers and leaves are unique, making it a popular variety in winter.
Hellebore prefers a shady and humid environment and dislikes dry and cold conditions. In summer, it needs to be shaded. It also likes water, so watering should be timely during maintenance.
2. Ornamental kale
In a strict sense, it is not a flowering plant, but even its leaves are as beautiful as any flowering plant, earning the name "Leaf Peony". As the name suggests, it is very beautiful, comparable to peonies. However, it can actually bloom.
Ornamental kale can withstand temperatures as low as -20 degrees Celsius and is a typical cold-resistant plant. It also doesn't have high requirements in all aspects; it's as easy to care for as a vegetable, even for beginners.
3. Viola tricolor / Pansy
These two herbaceous plants look similar and are discussed together. Both are perennial herbs of the Viola genus in the Violaceae family, and their flowers are also very similar, although the flowers of the pansy are 2 or 3 times larger than those of the viola.
In terms of cold resistance, the viola is more cold-resistant than the pansy. The pansy can withstand 0 degrees, while the viola can withstand -3 degrees. For herbaceous plants, it is necessary to continuously pinch the flower buds in the early stage to allow the plant to grow and become full, so that the flowers will be more abundant in the later stage.
4. Hosta plantaginea
Hosta plantaginea can withstand temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius and usually blooms in July to August. The flower colors range from pure white to romantic purple. Although it doesn't bloom in winter, its leaves also have high ornamental value, with various colors and patterns.
Hosta plantaginea is a shade-tolerant plant and should be cared for in a shady place. As it has a fleshy root, it is important to choose loose, well-draining soil for planting. The potting soil should not be kept moist for a long time, as it can easily lead to root rot.
5. French Perfume Jasmine
French Perfume Jasmine is different from traditional jasmine; it has yellow flowers. Moreover, its flowers are very fragrant, much more fragrant than jasmine.
French Perfume Jasmine can withstand temperatures as low as -30 degrees Celsius and can even survive the winter outdoors in the north. The only thing to note is that the sap is toxic and should not be ingested.
6. Windmill Jasmine
Windmill Jasmine is named after its white flowers that resemble windmills, with a large number of flowers and a strong fragrance. It can withstand temperatures as low as -18 degrees Celsius and can safely survive in both southern and northern regions.
Moreover, it can still grow continuously in the early winter when it's not too cold.
7. Clematis
Clematis is known as the "Queen of Vines", with most varieties being cold-resistant and some extremely cold-resistant, able to withstand temperatures as low as -25 degrees Celsius. A small part can withstand -30 degrees Celsius, so it can also be planted in extremely cold regions in the north.
What needs to be noted is that clematis will enter dormancy in both summer and winter, and many people think it's dead when the branches and leaves turn yellow. It would be a pity to pull it out at this time, as it will sprout new buds on the branches when the weather cools down in autumn or warms up in spring. During the dormant period, stop fertilizing and reduce watering. When new sprouts appear, water and fertilize normally.
8. Daphne odora
Daphne odora is a traditional famous flower in China, able to withstand temperatures as low as -5 degrees Celsius. It is evergreen throughout the year, with a beautiful shape and blooms during the Spring Festival. There is also a variety called 'Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata', with both beautiful flowers and leaves, fragrance spreading for miles, bringing joy and fortune.
Okay, that's all for today's sharing. Do you know any other cold-resistant flowering plants? Remember to leave a message to tell me.
The above content (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) introduces the most common flowers in winter and the full list of plants representing winter for green plant enthusiasts to refer to, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.