What Flowers Bloom in Winter
An introduction to the green plants and flowers that bloom in winter, including the most cold-tolerant flowers, is as follows:
In winter, the climate is cold and biting, but it is also a season when many flowers bloom. The most beautiful flowers that bloom in winter mainly include wintersweet, camellia, poinsettia, pansy,春兰 (spring orchid), cynara, azalea, narcissus, kaffir lily, and Begonia semperflorens. They look particularly beautiful against the backdrop of sunshine and white snow and have always been praised by many scholars and literati.
1. Wintersweet
Wintersweet can be considered the most common flower in our winter, and it is a traditional famous ornamental tree in China. It is also called winter plum because it blooms in winter and has strong cold tolerance. It can bloom proudly even in severe cold regions and is planted in many places in China. The spirit of wintersweet has been passed down among the people since ancient times.
2. Camellia
Although the winter climate is cold, it is suitable for the growth of many flowering plants. Camellia is one of the flowers that bloom in winter. Its petals are mostly pink or white. Camellia has many varieties and ranks seventh among the top ten famous flowers in China, mostly cultivated varieties, usually blooming in winter, and widely distributed in Chongqing and Sichuan.
3. Poinsettia
Poinsettia, also known as the Christmas flower, usually has bright red flowers and belongs to the shrub category. It has a long blooming period, generally from October to April of the following year. It can bloom beautifully even in severe cold weather and is often placed in meeting halls or living rooms for decoration, possessing high ornamental value.
4. Pansy
What Flowers Bloom in Winter
The pansy looks like a colorful swallowtail butterfly and is also called butterfly face. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a blooming period in winter. It is the most common wildflower variety in Europe and is not suitable for indoor planting. It is often used in parks or on both sides of roads for beautification and greening.
5. Spring Orchid
Spring orchid, also known as yulan, has a long planting history in China and mostly blooms in winter. It is cold-tolerant, with small and exquisite plants that are often used as indoor decorations to beautify the environment and have high ornamental value.
6. Cynara
Cynara is a perennial herbaceous plant, also known as富贵菊 (richness chrysanthemum), with flowers generally in blue or purple. The blooming period is from January to April, and it is relatively cold-tolerant. Due to its beautiful meaning, it is often given as a gift to friends and family to express good wishes.