The arrival of winter does not mean that you can no longer devote yourself to the cultivation of balcony plants or flowers. In fact, nature never sleeps and you can devote yourself to your favorite passion even with low temperatures, taking care of the plants that are most suitable to resist during the winter period.
A lush garden is not destined to die, but leaves room for those winter plants that show their splendor during the cold season. Therefore, there are winter flowers and other plant organisms that are worth growing in the garden , but also at home.
Precisely for this reason, you absolutely cannot give up a flowered balcony in winteror a lush and rich garden: but what are the plants that grow well even during the winter period
Being able to create a green and happy area inside your apartment is not so impossible, you just need to know how to choose the right flowers and if you are looking of advice, it will be enough for you to continue reading this article. You can choose from a wide variety of botanicals: flowers, cold-resistant climbing plants, houseplants and drought-tolerant plants. Winter flowers and plants for a lively and colorful balcony or garden
Winter flowers for balconies and gardens
Yes, they exist and we will soon see what they are. It is not necessary to give up colors during the winter period if you are able to choose the right flowers , that is, those resistant to cold. In fact, even the simplest of balconies can become a suggestive flower garden: delicate buds that open at low temperatures, making the atmosphere a bit mild and colorful.
Most of the winter flowers have soft colors, but this is enough to make the context more joyful than it already is. The colors can vary from greenish, up to white and pale yellow, but with low temperatures one cannot expect too bright colors. Generally, winter plants and flowersthey have a very slow growth, which in reality does not need a too mild climate and they blossom just when most of the botanical species are in hibernation.
The flowers and plants that grow and bloom in winter do not require special care or constant attention and can be grown both in the ground and in pots. Therefore, not much changes from all those plants that tend to give us all their splendor in the summer.
In fact, winter plants have nothing to envy to summer ones. To take care of your winter plants,it will be sufficient to have a fresh and well-drained soil at home, and therefore of good quality. This is essential to ensure a prosperous growth for the plant or flowers. And so here we are to show you the varieties of plants and flowers most resistant to the winter period: they will surely give you a lot of satisfaction! Erica
Here is a perennial plant, immortal we would dare to say. You will have heard of it often and this is because it is one of the most popular plants ever , as it is ideal to grow in the winter. This winter plant prefers acid soil, it is native to South Africa and is mostly composed of dwarf and bushy shrubs.
It is the ideal choice if you don’t have too much time to dedicate to caring for a plant. In addition, we are talking about a winter plant that fits perfectly both indoors and outdoors. So, all in all! He will also be able to make your garden magical.
It is a very popular botanical species used a lot in gardens as an ornamental plant, but also spontaneous in wooded areas. It is able to give extraordinary blooms even in winter and is perfect for decorating pots and gardens. Of this plant, there are different colors and in the nursery you can choose the one that best suits you and comes close to your way of being: lilac, deep red, white, but also yellowish. Nice, right
It does not fear the cold and its buds bloom precisely with low temperatures. Cyclamen
The Cyclamen is the classic winter flower present on all the balconies of mountain houses: that bright purple color transmits joy and a lot of positivity in the darkest periods of the year. Its generous and colorful blooms make all balconies more joyful: their strength lies in being able to survive the coldest months of the year without too many complications. Then, the colors are among the most varied: white and lilac, but also intense pink. These winter flowers are ideal for making the season less gloomy.
Unlike other plants, it needs to stay away from heat sources, even if it needs a lit area if placed indoors. In fact, cyclamen is perfect for both indoors and outdoors. It could be the winter flower that is right for you.
We think it is really very beautiful and that it can give a touch of liveliness to the house. Violas
Lovers of the sun, violets are perfectly able to resist frost and this is why we choose to offer them as winter flowers. They adapt to the garden, as well as to the walls of the house and are perfect for bringing lots of joy and color during the long winter.As mentioned earlier, they bloom in winter and are also very easy to grow: the varieties we know today originate from various selections and crosses.
The peculiarity of violets , in addition to the ability to withstand the winter period, is given precisely by the color. In fact, we are talking about very varied tones, with spots in the center of the flower itself: pink, red, blue, yellow. A real explosion of colors! If you don’t have a green thumb, this beautiful winter plant could be the perfect solution to add a pop of color to your balcony. Camelia
The name of this splendid winter flower resonates sweetly in the weather of the coldest period of the year. We are talking about her: the Camellia. It’s aevergreen plant , beautiful and that gives blooms that really leave you speechless.
In addition to being a delicate and colorful flower, it is able to withstand the frost of the driest months of the year. It is not a difficult plant to grow and prefers open spaces , such as a beautiful garden. Therefore, it is not suitable for closed environments such as an apartment: this could be really deleterious. Furthermore, it is preferable that it is placed in partial shade, not in direct sunlight and ensure a humid environment, ideal for good growth and flowering .
Also this plant, desires an acid soil, very rich in organic substances and sufficiently drained, not being able to withstand water stagnation. But this applies to all plants a little and, therefore, we advise you to keep this in mind. Ivy
The Ivy is the “must” present in almost all gardens and this is because it is a climbing plant that adapts perfectly to the harsh winter temperatures. Ivy is not only appreciated for this reason, it does not need specific attention, it gives color and volume to spaces in general.
It is a winter plantpurely from the outside, even if it is often seen climbing on balconies and terraces. The leaves, of various sizes, have a long petiole and are rigid and shiny, basically. The stems that produce the flower have slightly lobed or even oval leaves and it is good to underline that, if ingested, they are toxic. If you have children, it is very important to pay close attention!
This plant absolutely does not fear the cold and is resistant even to the lowest temperatures; It is good to point out, however, how much you do not like to receive direct sunlight . Therefore, it is important to place it in a place that is not too bright or where the sun’s rays do not harm it. And this is also a peculiarity of many winter plants. Wisteria
If you love thewinter climbing plants , here is another interesting proposal: Wisteria . This plant is native to the Far East and is characterized by a trunk that winds from the base, and then twists and reshapes itself as it pleases on the surfaces. The beautiful clusters of hanging flowers are light blue: that soft and delicate blue, typical of winter flowers.
The ideal time to plant Wisteria is the winter period and, in particular, from October to March. Unlike many other species, Wisteria is not very easy to grow, especially if you want to have concrete results (a beautiful flowering) in a short time.
It is an outdoor winter plant, as it tends to unfold on pergolas, palisades or arches and requires specific fertilization . If you want to obtain a conspicuous flowering, you will necessarily have to give a good setting, as well as careful pruning and ideal fertilization. In short, if you think you are unable to take care of this plant as you should, perhaps you should focus on a flower. You could choose an indoor winter flower , but also an outdoor one, which does not need too much care.
