Many uneducated flower enthusiasts believe that flowers do not survive harsh winters; is a simple misunderstanding. There are many beautiful varieties of “winter flowers” or flowers that can grow and thrive despite excessive rainfall and freezing winter temperatures.
The nine best fragrant flowers that survive the winter
Lily of the valley
The lily of the valley is 6 to 12 inches high and has dark green foliage, similar to that of a spear. The tiny bell-shaped flowers form strands on top of a single stem. The lily of the valley spreads aggressively in cold, humid climates.
The plant thrives in coastal regions but grows poorly in the hottest regions of the interior. The plant requires partial shade to complete to grow well. As a native forest plant, you need soil rich in humus and constant humidity.
Plant lily of the valley as a groundcover under tall trees. Before planting, modify the soil with peat and fertilizer. After planting, the area can be covered with dead leaves or wood chips. The lily of the valley tends to supplant other plants. So give it your own space to spread.
Although roots like moisture, once the plants are well established, they are quite tolerant of drought. In warmer areas, the foliage of the lily of the valley usually turns green all winter.
Camellia
Camellias produce beautiful winter flowers and make an excellent container for container plants for porches or patios in dappled light.
Flowering is from September to March, depending on the variety. A healthy plant will have many leaves and flower buds. Be sure to check the plant for pests or diseases.
There are more than 250 species of camellias and thousands of camellia cultivars. Camellia sinensis is an edible garden plant grown for black tea and green tea made from young leaves and flower buds.
Camellia sinensis and Camellia oleifera produce a perfumed oil. It is important to note that camellias provide a source of nectar and food for pollinators, such as bees and hummingbirds, during the cold winter months.
Snapdragon
Snapdragons are one of the charms of summer with their live flowers and ease of care.
Snapdragons are short-lived perennials, but in many areas, they are cultivated because annual snapdragons grown in warmer regions perform better when planted during the cold season.
That means if your region has hot summers and mild winters, use them as autumn and winter plantings.
When the cold season approaches, the flowers fall, and the buds stop forming. The foliage will die, and the plants will melt in the soil. Temperate gardeners do not have to worry about the winter toads, because they usually grow as soon as the soil softens, and the temperature gets hot in the spring.
Gardeners in regions with severe winter will need to take additional steps when preparing the snapdragon for the winter, unless they only want to plant again or buy new plants in the spring.
Viburnum
The Viburnum family comprises a group of 150 evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous plants ranging in height from 2 to 20 feet. Depending on the variety, the plants spend the winter in Resistance 2-9 Zones of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Many varieties of this plant are known for their dark green foliage turning red in the fall and yellow, red or black fruits that persist throughout the winter.
Viburnum will go through smooth winters smoothly, sometimes even keeping its leaves. For cold winters, the right choice of location will greatly help protect the shrub from injury during frost and freezes.
Viburnum plant grows in full sun or partial shade and in moist and well-drained soil. Stop watering and fertilizing in the fall and place a 2-inch layer of cover around the base of the plant to maintain moisture and maintain uniform soil temperature.
English Primrose
The English primrose flowers should be to in the sufficiently sunny places, in the morning without exposing them to the sun during the hottest hours of the day.
These plants come in a wide range of colors: for example, primroses white, yellow, orange, red, blue, pink and purple, the flowers usually reach a height ranging from eight to twenty-five inches.
English primrose is a must in winter. These low flowers are a must in your winter garden. They bloom for a long time (much of the winter in the west) and come in a variety of colors, both simple and in two shades.
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet Alyssum has a subtle and sweet fragrance. Sweet Alyssum is very easy to grow, from plants or seeds. It is a fresh and seasonal flower that can be planted in early spring.
In frost-free climates, Alyssum Sweet can also be grown in the fall and winter. Most varieties disappear under the effect of heat but grow back in the fall.
Sweet Alyssum is an almost unrivaled plant that resists heat and drought.
The flowers have a sweet and lively fragrance and are part of the mustard family. They will self-sow on their own and can produce bright colors year after year, especially in warmer climates.
Dianthus
The dianthus genus is large and has about 300 species. In general, dianthus species are annual, biennial, or perennial.
The dianthus will grow and bloom all winter under our climate.
They will thrive in full sunv and will not be injured by frost or flood. Dianthus also do well in the summer heat but prefer partial shade in warm weather.
Dianthus have many uses but have long been used in gardens and stone walls, as well as in border areas where low-growing flowers are desired.
Although plants are usually less than a foot in height, they can be used as cut flowers to bring them into the home. Most dianthus offers a spicy and refreshing aroma.
Petunia
They are prolific bloomers, although some forms require a stalemate to keep them. However, most varieties of petunia bloom during the winter.
You can find petunias in practically every color except for the pure habits of blue and growth that grow on the edges or drag in the containers.
Petunias have broad, trumpet-shaped flowers and branched, hairy, slightly sticky leaves.
Within the family petunias, there is a wide variety: simple and double flowers, petals with ruffles or smooth, striped, veined or soft colors, habits of hills and waterfalls and even perfumed.
They grow easily when you transplant them into the garden, and this should be done in the spring, once the threat of frost has passed.
Aster
Asters are native wildflowers that offer spectacular floral spectacle from late summer through fall. Aster offers a variety of shades of petals, including blue, purple, pink, and white, which usually surround the yellow centers.
This perennial native has an easy-care personality that facilitates the growth of aster plants.
Many seasonal divas in the perennial garden can be challenging to care for native asters. This group of bloomers infuses a beauty of low maintenance in the landscapes.
Asters have good resistance to winter and reliably survive winters in zones 4 to 8 of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Aster plants are also a natural choice for mowing gardens, their height varies from of two to six feet.
Longer rod types require pickets, but they provide beautiful stems for pots. In a bouquet, the meaning of an aster flower includes patience and love.
