Which plants and shrubs resist frost in winter?
Oh yes ! Just because the weather is ugly doesn't mean you can't have beautiful flowers!
I reveal here the 10 varieties of plants that support low temperatures in winter.
And which look great in the garden or a planter.
It was my nurseryman who advised me to put them in my garden.
And I must say that these plants give balm to the heart in winter as they are beautiful and colorful!
Here are 10 plants and shrubs that do not fear frost and which also flower in winter . Watch:
Before making the list of plants that do not fear frost, I must warn you.
This is referred to as light or uneven frost. No long exposure at -20°C. As you can imagine, few plants would resist.
The cyclamen is a perennial. That is, it regrows and blooms again every year.
So it survives winter, frost and snow.
Its flowers can sag a little because of the frost.
But as soon as the temperatures rise slightly, they return to their normal place.
It loves shady areas and undergrowth.
This is what protects him from the cold. Smart cyclamen!
And with its bright colors, it gives pep to our long winter days.
Another plant that is found in the undergrowth and which remains very beautiful even in the middle of winter.
Why ? Because it has purplish colors that remain beautiful even when it freezes.
It can also be easily grown in pots or planters.
Great bonus:heather flowers from October to March.
6 months of non-stop flowers!
Witch hazel is known for its soothing virtues in cosmetics.
But we forget that it is a perennial shrub that flowers in winter .
There are some with yellow, orange or red flowers.
Something to add color to your garden.
And above all, it resists even intense cold.
It is the winter flower par excellence.
Even when it freezes hard at night, the thought raises its head at the first rays of sunshine of the day.
With their shimmering colours, from white to red via blue, yellow and pink, they brighten up your flowerbeds and planters.
It flowers even more at the end of December and in January.
Big bonus:it survives the summer to bloom again the following winter.
Just keep it in a very shady and temperate place.
You understand me, no need to buy cups of pansies every year!
It is also called "Christmas rose".
Its name says a lot about its ability to flower in the middle of winter and resist the cold.
It's in December that its flowers are the most beautiful .
With soft colours:white, pink, purplish or green, it is the star of winter gardens.
I admit that it is my favorite flower in winter. She is so elegant.
This flower loves shady areas.
Especially to survive in summer, because it hates direct sun and heat.
You will be delighted to see it spread out and bloom again each winter.
As long as you don't live in a very cold region, the geranium is hardy enough to survive the winter.
In the ground or in a pot, the geranium can keep its flowers even in the middle of winter.
Be careful, however, to protect the pot, especially if it is small, in case of severe frost.
And on sunny days, it will start again!
This flower marks the return of spring and the hope of sunny days.
The primrose does not fear frost. On the contrary, it stimulates its flowering!
If planted on a sunny hillside, you will see the first flowers appear as early as January.
These are perennial plants that will grow back every year...and even multiply.
And in pots, it can flower from December.
Provided that the primrose remains under a veranda or in a temperate place.
It is one of the stars of the Christmas celebrations.
With its very green leaves and red balls, the holly is very decorative in gardens in winter.
You can even pick a small bouquet to decorate your party tables...for free!
It does not require any specific maintenance, whatever the season.
You know, it's this little shrub that we find in the alleys of castles.
Its strong point? It always stays green, even in winter.
It does not fear snow or frost.
It withstands freezing at -20°C.
That's why we love it :
It gives color to the garden and it is indestructible.
I've had mine for 15 years, and it still looks great.
Has your boxwood taken a little frost? Just trim the brown area.
Boxwood grows very well in pots.
On the other hand, it will surely be necessary to protect the pot with a wintering veil if the temperatures remain low for several days in a row.
I love this shrub. Its branches turn bright red or orange in the fall.
If the dogwood loses its leaves, its branches remain colored all winter.
Ideal for giving color to a hedge or a grove in a garden.
Also ideal for a bouquet of colored branches on the Christmas table.
One of its strengths is that it can withstand low temperatures...and it doesn't require any specific maintenance.
As you can see, it's just a perfect tree!
