Depending on where you live, winter can often bring an end to flower gardens, unless you move them inside. But there are some little-known frost-resistant flowers that can withstand cooler temperatures and add pops of color to your garden. Here's what we recommend:
Pansies
These annuals can add pops of color to your garden and withstand cold temperatures well. They come in multiple colors, including yellow, purple and blue, and they can bloom throughout most of the winter in gardening zones 6 and above.
Hellebores
These perennial flowers are late winter to early spring bloomers that love the cold weather. They come in shades of pink, white, purple and green, and are deer-resistant. They'll also continue to spread year after year.
Lillies-of-the-Valley
This white, bell-shaped perennial may look delicate, but it's pretty tough. It's hardy in zones 2 through 7 and loves the shade. One word of caution: lilies-of-the-valley can become borderline invasive if you let them.
Cyclamen
This heart-shaped annual comes in shades of pink, red, white and lavender, and it actually prefers weather 65 degrees Fahrenheit and below. Plant cyclamen in pots or as ground cover.
Winter Jasmine
This perennial shrub produces bright yellow flowers in late winter. It's perfect for adding a burst of color, even in freezing temperatures. Winter jasmine can be trained to climb trellises or cascade over walls, adding structure and brightness to the winter garden.
Coral Bells
This shade-loving, colorful perennial is hardy in zones 3 through 9 and produces bell-shaped flowers in spring or early summer. Make sure to divide them regularly if you want them to keep coming back year after year.
Dianthus
These annuals may be delicate looking, but they can keep on blooming even after a light frost. Blooms can be white, red or pink. The cold-loving flowers are great early spring bloomers, but they're also prone to blooming again in the fall. Cut them back by about a third once they stop blooming in the summer, and you may enjoy another pop of color from them.
Snowdrops
This herbaceous perennial gets its name because of its frost tolerance and ability to push through the snow to bloom. The flowers are small, white and bell-shaped.
Tips for Growing Frost-Resistant Flowers
- Use mulch. Adding a layer of mulch around the base of frost-resistant plants helps insulate the roots and retain moisture.
- Choose containers wisely. If growing these flowers in containers, choose frost-resistant pots and protect them from severe cold snaps by moving them to a sheltered spot.
- Positioning. Plant frost-resistant flowers in areas that receive some winter sun to encourage growth and extend blooms.
Learn more about how to prep your garden for winter.
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Sources:
https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/freeze-proof-plants-pictures