They also look great in autumn, when the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and red. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Many of these are perennial winter flowering plants, so there’s very little to do here once you’ve planted your display, which should bring the same enjoyment year on year. Always check the hardiness zone you’re in, to make sure you’re planting the right winter flowering plant for your space. Creamy yellow buds open to flowers that fade from cream to white with age. This winter flowering plant species was found growing on north-facing screes and well-drained limey soils and only named in 1990. Flowers: December to JanuaryH x S: 2.5m x 1.75m. Popular with winter-active bumblebees, mahonias bear slender spikes of bright yellow flowers above evergreen rosettes of glossy dark green leaves. Chosen by Tom Brown. Nearly all make good cut flowers. This pretty plant is a deciduous perennial that grows in zones 6-10. Hellebores are one of the best flowering plants for winter gardens, with their beautiful nodding flowers, in shades of pink, reds, white and purple, standing out against the dark green leaves. The flowers might be inconspicuous but the sweet scent always attracts attention. Daphnes are colourful shrubs, usually blooming in late winter and early spring. Height 1.4m.Origin Garden origin (species North America).Conditions Well-drained soil; full sun and part shade.Hardiness RHS H7, USDA 4a-8b.Season of interest Autumn to winter. This white cultivar from the German firm Kientzler is longer flowering and even more exuberant than some of the orange bidens. Named after the hellebore breeder Helen Ballard, this is a very exciting group of hellebores noted for their early, large and more upturned, showy flowers. Winter-flowering plants are perfect for adding a splash of colour to the garden in the coldest, darkest months. Planted in the ground, heathers will gradually spread, inhibiting weeds as they go. Chosen by Fleur van Zonnerfeld. Origin Brazil. The flowers range from pink to deep magenta. Over the summer we’ve experimented with a number of bright-orange bidens and have only just recovered from the overwhelming bloom of Bidens triplinervia ‘Hawaiian Flare Orange Yellow Brush’. Conditions Warm humid soil; part shade. This daphne was raised at Hillier Nurseries by propagator Alan Postill and named for his wife. Sarcococca does best in shade, and once established will even cope with dry shade. Flowers are usually a creamy colour, depending on the cultivar, and have a delicate citrus fragrance. Prunus subhirtella autumnalis (winter-flowering cherry) is an ornamental cherry tree that bears pale pink flowers from late autumn to early spring. It bears large, round, white flat-faced flowers above low-growing mounds of leathery, deep green foliage. Flowers: November to MarchH x S: 20cm x 30cm. Popular with bees. Height 15cm in flower.Origin Western and central Caucasus.Conditions Woodsy soil; part shade.Hardiness RHS H6, USDA 3a-9b.Season of interest Late winter to very early spring. Buy the four tree collection for £27.99 or buy in pairs for £14.99. We are here for you. Winter clematis, Clematis cirrhosa, is a perennial climber with glossy, evergreen foliage. Helleborus niger cultivars flower from mid-December onwards, followed by Helleborus x … Choose winter-flowering heathers for a show that will return each year in wonderful shades of white, pink and purple. Flowers: January to AprilH x S: 8cm x 10cm, Buy Cyclamen hederifolium at Crocus for £4.49, Receive perfectly portioned snacks delivered straight to your door, Subscribe to BBC Gardeners' World Magazine and receive 12 issues for only £39.99 - saving 39%. You can also get bicolor amaryllis. There’s plenty of winter flowering plants to grow, from climbers such as winter clematis to shrubs like mahonia and bedding plants like pansies – there’s something to flower for every spot in every garden. Perennials and shrubs should be planted before the first frost comes, but if you’re looking to plant hardy annuals you can plant these for a significant stretch of the winter. Flowers: December to FebruaryH x S: 2m x 3m, Buy Winter honeysuckle at Crocus for £16.99. It’s perfect for growing at the front of a partially shaded border. The first winter flowering Clematis cirrhosa cultivar to start flowering, in the autumn. Cut back after flowering to keep it to the desired size, and mulch in early spring. Season of interest Summer to winter. Browse our pick of the best winter-flowering plants, below. It grows well in shade, preferring a moist, well-drained soil. They flower from mid-winter, bearing clusters of yellow, orange or red flowers that look like curly strips of candied peel on bare branches, with a sweet perfume that’s at its best on still, crisp days. Viburnum x bodnantense will grow in most soils, in sun or partial shade. Prune established plants in spring after flowering, cutting back one in every five old stems to ground level to encourage new growth. Chosen by Keith Wiley. Large clusters of mauve-pink flowers cover the daphne for weeks from  winter into early spring. One of the earliest plants to flower (often in early January) is Winter Jasmine – jasminum nudiflorum. Some winter-flowering plants also benefit pollinators, such as winter bumblebees. Train it against a sunny wall or plant it next to a doorway so that you can appreciate the fragrance as you pass. Please read our, Alan’s favourite plants for winter colour, Christmas Wreaths, Garlands and other Living Decorations. These are sometimes followed by dull-red berries. Chosen by John Hoyland United Kingdom. Hardiness RHS H1C, USDA 10a-11. This winter flowering plant is part of a variable group of Cyclamen coum. Amaryllis come in a variety of colors including red, white, pink and salmon. Amaryllis winter flowers These flowers make an excellent focal point to any bouquet or centerpiece. Chosen by John Hoyland, Salvia confertiflora flowers until the beginning of the winter, although it’s not hardy so you’ll need to bring it inside by December. They’re a cross between Helleborus niger and Helleborus lividus, both of which are worth looking at as winter flowering plants in their own right. Plant tubers 3-5cm (1-2in) deep in humus-rich, well-drained soil in shade. Deceptively delicate-looking, Traditionally, snowdrops appear on Candlemas day (2, Miracle-Gro® Premium Rose, Tree & Shrub Compost, Miracle-Gro® All Purpose Soluble Plant Food, Planting spring and winter bedding plants, What to plant in autumn and winter containers. AGM. Another deciduous shrub, winter honeysuckle tends to fade into the background for most of the year, then in the middle of winter suddenly produces clusters of delicate creamy white flowers with a heady fragrance often more noticeable a few feet away from the plant. A spring ephemeral for a raised bed or rockery retreating below ground soon after flowering. One of the joys of ‘Gigha’ is its willingness to stay alive without regular division or undue pampering. Helleborus lividus, which can flower from December until April, is more of a challenge to grow but has exquisite, marbled foliage that makes an attractive contribution to this more robust group of hybrids. This evergreen shrub thrives even in winter when few plants do, giving life to a bare garden. It’s a strong grower, but not invasive, and flowers from late summer through to late autumn. Trim lightly in spring if necessary to keep to shape. It can self-seed but it hasn’t done so with me. The plant’s fragrance is powerful, sweet and delicious, even on cold days. Train it over an arch or against a wall to keep it tidy, and prune after flowering, cutting all flowered shoots back to two buds from the main framework of the plant. Winter jasmine is a shrubby climber, with bright yellow flowers on bare stems in winter. Very slow to increase with me, seed offering the best option, so grow under cover or protect the plants with a cloche if you want seed. Given a spell of good weather this species is a joy – a little like a refined Erythronium dens-canis but with superb mottled leaves and yellow, rather than blue, anthers. Like so many of the genus this one merits close inspection. Flowering in winter isn’t without its challenges, but by planting against a sunny wall, you reduce the impact of the hard frosts, which can damage the freshly emerged flowers. Flowers: January to MarchH x S: 15cm x 10cm. Chosen by Keith Wiley. Chosen by Any McIndoe. Height 15-20cm in flower.Origin Turkey.Conditions Well-drained soil; sun or shade.Hardiness RHS H6, USDA 5a-8b.Season of interest Late winter to early spring. Winter aconites bear golden yellow buttercup-like flowers, surrounded by divided leafy bracts, from mid- to late-winter. Frimley, Surrey GU16 7ER,  It grows well in sun or partial shade, in a fertile, well-drained soil. An incredible but tender begonia that we leave out on the terrace until quite late in the year. We are here for you. It’s perfect for growing at the base of small shrubs and trees, and naturalising in grass. Cyclamen hederifolium flowers first, appearing in late autumn, while Cyclamen coum flowers from mid-winter into early spring. Pansies, Viola x wittrockiana, are low-growing, bushy perennials that are usually grown as annual bedding plants.

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