What are the most cold-tolerant flowers?
Main text introduction: This article introduces the most cold-tolerant flowers and the small gardening knowledge about flowers that can survive winter. Next, let's find out more from the editor.
As winter progresses, temperatures continue to drop, and many flowers have entered a dormant period. Flowers left outdoors are at risk of freezing to death, which is a challenge for many gardening enthusiasts.
There are 7 flowers that are particularly cold-tolerant and can survive even below zero temperatures, allowing gardening enthusiasts to enjoy flowers in winter. Can you name a few?
One, Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum starts to bloom in late autumn and is a rare flower at that time. There is a type of chrysanthemum called the cold chrysanthemum, which is specifically suited for winter and has high cold resistance.
In the north, you don't have to worry about growing chrysanthemum; just move it into a warm room on cold days. In the south, as long as there is sufficient sunlight, you don't have to worry about low temperatures damaging the plant.
Two, Camellia
Camellia originally grows in high mountains where the temperature is low, so it is quite cold-tolerant. We often see snow covering blooming camellias, which shows how cold-tolerant they are. As long as the weather is not as extreme as minus 10 or 20 degrees, you can safely grow camellias outdoors.
Three,寿桃 (Longevity Flower)
Longevity flowers are indispensable in winter and can be seen every year. They make a great gift for elders during the New Year.
Longevity flowers are cold-tolerant but not as cold-tolerant as camellias and azaleas. However, you don't need to worry as long as you keep the temperature above 0℃.
The most cold-tolerant flowers
Four, Azalea
Azaleas can be safely grown outdoors in temperatures above minus 5℃. Moreover, azaleas require vernalization, and the more they are stimulated by low temperatures in winter, the more vigorous they will bloom in the spring and the easier they will fill the pot.
When growing azaleas at home, keep them away from radiators. If your home has underfloor heating, make sure to separate the pot from the ground and often open windows for ventilation.
Five,观音莲 (Aeonium)
It is rare to recommend succulents in winter since they are really challenging to grow in cold weather, but Aeonium is an exception.
Aeonium is known for its robustness among succulents and won't freeze even in winter snow. Its appearance is upright, and it looks beautiful on a windowsill or balcony.
Six, Cyclamen
Cyclamen naturally blooms in winter. I believe that no matter how many flowers you grow at home, you should always have a pot of cyclamen for winter to enjoy beautiful flowers throughout the season.
However, cyclamen is not very cold-tolerant since it does not originally grow in northern regions. But when grown indoors, it can be well maintained in any region.