What Flowers Can You Plant in the Winter?
- The foxglove plant grows 2 to 5 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. The plant has tubular shaped flowers on the spikes. These flowers are available in different colors including cream, pink, purple, yellow, peach and speckled mix. These flowers flourish during winter seasons and require organic soil that is well drained, rich in humus and acidic. Once established, these plants also grow well in dry locations and under shade.
- Snapdragon plants can range from 12 inches to 2 to 3 feet in height. Although the plant produces ample flowers, the flowers do not have a strong fragrance. White and yellow snapdragons look striking, especially if planted with silver foliage plants and blue perennials. Snapdragon flowers flourish in open areas, rather than places with shade. This hardy perennial continues to grow for several seasons.
- Nasturtiums are popularly known for their variety of colors. These flowers can be found in bright colors like vermilion red, tangerine, deep mahogany, cherry rose and soft colors like salmon, white peach and butter cream. These flowers have the ability to reseed themselves on their own in the next year under mild climatic conditions. In addition, these flowers are edible and can be a great addition to your salad.
- Although they grow well in the northern regions of North America during summer and spring, pansies are winter favorites in the South. If you live in a geographical area that's neither too cold in winters nor too hot in summers, these cold-tolerant flowers will bloom all year long. Pansies are small flowering annuals available in different colors like white, cream, pink, yellow, orange, burgundy, black, blue, purple and red. Pansies need very little care to grow and thrive well in moist, non-soggy soil. Water the plants thoroughly and regularly, including during the winter. Add 2 inches of mulch like straw or cedar shavings immediately after planting the flowers, which will help hold in the moisture and deter weeds.
