Pretty Flowers Suitable for Autumn and Winter
A comprehensive introduction to the green plants and flowers that are suitable for autumn and winter, and the editor will introduce them to netizens.
Every autumn and winter, there is always a sense of desolation. So what kind of flowers should we raise in autumn and winter to decorate our living environment? The following is a list of 15 beautiful flowers suitable for autumn and winter care, whether in the garden or on the balcony, there is always one that suits you.
Pretty Flowers Suitable for Autumn and Winter
The main purposes of buying new flowers in autumn and winter are to have flowers to enjoy in autumn and winter, and to have flowers to enjoy in spring because many flowers are suitable for breeding or planting in autumn and winter, and they bloom in spring. There are too many herbaceous flower varieties suitable for sowing and seedling in autumn, so here we will only list some flower varieties suitable for autumn and winter viewing.
1. - - Rhododendron - -
Western azalea is one of the most common potted flowers in the autumn and winter flower market and is also a common New Year's flower. If the environment can be kept warm in winter, Western azalea can bloom until spring. If the temperature is not enough, it will bloom in the spring.
However, Western azalea is relatively difficult to care for, while Anku azalea is easier to care for, more tough, and has better adaptability to the environment. It is cold and sun-resistant and very friendly to beginners. Moreover, Anku azalea has a variety of colors and can bloom in multiple seasons, making it suitable for新手 flower growers.
2. - - Camellia - -
Camellia and Camellia japonica are both suitable for potting in winter. The indoor balcony is relatively warm, and they usually bloom around the Spring Festival. Camellia is very rich and popular among flower friends, especially the Xiangfei variety, which has a fragrant smell and is easy to care for, making it a good beginner variety. Compared with Camellia, Camellia japonica has less beautiful flowers but a large number of flowers, and it is easy to manage when planted on the ground with a long flowering period.
3. - - Daphne - -
There are not many fragrant flowers in winter, and Daphne is a relatively rare one. Daphne is evergreen, with flowers and leaves that can be observed together. Especially the Daphne odora 'Marginata', with more beautiful leaves, has a particularly strong fragrance when blooming. For friends with allergic rhinitis, it is recommended to place Daphne in a well-ventilated position when it blooms to avoid allergies.
4. - - Geranium - -
There are many varieties of geraniums. For those that can be appreciated in autumn and winter, it is recommended to choose upright or maple leaf varieties. Large-flowered geraniums require vernalization, so they can only bloom in spring. Upright geraniums can bloom from autumn to early summer, while maple leaf geraniums have both flowers and leaves that are very beautiful, and the leaves are even more beautiful than the flowers.
5. - - Cyclamen - -
Cyclamen doesn't need much introduction, with a very long flowering period as an indoor potted plant. When caring for cyclamen, it is important to keep the water supply sufficient. If it lacks water, the leaves and flowers of cyclamen will become soft and droop.
6. - - Dancing Orchid - -
Dancing orchid has small flowers but a huge amount, and is a common indoor potted plant in autumn and winter. Among orchid varieties, dancing orchid is relatively easy to care for, with good reproduction and reblooming abilities. Moreover, when it blooms, the flowers emit a pleasant fragrance, making it worth having.
7. - - Phalaenopsis - -
Phalaenopsis is one of the common New Year's flowers and is expensive but problem-free. Phalaenopsis not only has beautiful flowers but also a very long flowering period and is easy to care for, tolerant of shade but not sun. When caring for Phalaenopsis, just pay attention to the roots: water when the roots turn white and do not water when the roots are green. With regular fertilization, Phalaenopsis can grow healthily and rebloom every year.
8. - - Heuchera - -
It is said that God overturned a color palette and created Heuchera, which indeed has a very rich leaf color and is highly cold-resistant. In the cold winter, Heuchera is the best color coordinating plant in the garden.
9. - - Pansy - -
Speaking of the ability to burst into bloom in winter and spring, pansies and Viola cornuta are indispensable. The leaves and flower colors of pansies and Viola cornuta are 99% similar, and it is almost impossible to distinguish between them from pictures alone. The main difference is that pansies have larger flowers, about three times the size of Viola cornuta flowers.
Both pansies and Viola cornuta are very easy to care for and have a super long flowering period, blooming from autumn and winter to early summer and blooming profusely.
10. - - Tulip - -
Tulips grown outdoors in winter usually need to wait until early spring to bloom. If cultivated indoors in water at 5 degrees, tulip bulbs can bloom in winter. Generally, it takes about one month for water-cultivated tulips to bloom.
11. - - Hyacinth - -
Hyacinth blooms in a long string and is especially suitable for winter water cultivation or potting. If grown outdoors, it will bloom in spring. Hyacinth has a very strong fragrance when blooming. Friends with allergic rhinitis are advised to grow it outdoors rather than indoors.
In comparison, grape hyacinth does not have such a strong fragrance and blooms like a string of small grapes, more cute.
12. - - Hellebore - -
Hellebore is highly cold-resistant and can bloom even in icy conditions, making it an ideal winter ornamental flower. Hellebore comes in a variety of colors, with some varieties requiring vernalization and others not. It is important to pay attention to the differences when purchasing.
13. - - Kalanchoe - -
Kalanchoe is well known for its small plant size, long flowering period, and shade tolerance, making it very suitable for placement on indoor balconies. Keeping Kalanchoe well fertilized and watered, and pruning promptly after the early spring flowers fade, can lead to reblooming.
14. - - Christmas Cactus - -
Christmas cactus is a must-have fairy-level potted plant in winter. Not only Christmas cactus, but it seems that all cacti plants bloom with a fairy-like aura. Christmas cactus is very suitable for indoor care on a balcony or windowsill in autumn and winter, with a long flowering period and easy to care for. In the autumn, winter, and spring seasons, as long as you do not water too much, there usually won't be any problems, and the most challenging part is surviving the summer when it is prone to root rot.
15. - - Ornamental Kale - -
Ornamental kale is like a cabbage that grows into the shape of a flower, increasing its value. It is a cabbage that is more beautiful than a flower. Ornamental kale is super cold-resistant, with more beautiful leaf colors in the cold, and is widely planted in autumn and winter for use in flower border arrangements, flower bed beautification, and potted plant appreciation. There are also many varieties of ornamental kale, with different colors, and even tall-stemmed cut flower varieties that you can't imagine how beautiful they are.
This article shares all the introductions to beautiful flowers suitable for autumn and winter care and hopes to bring you help. Don't forget to check out more flower care experience and knowledge!