Cold weather may be hard on us, but it doesn’t have to keep your garden looking dull and colorless.
If you’re brave enough (and skilled) there are some spectacular plants that can withstand cold temps as low at 15 degrees Fahrenheit or even lower!
The flowers are beautiful and diverse, but each has a special quality. Some of them only survive in cold climates because they’re seedlings while others will bloom through any winter storm with their vibrant colors!
1. Viola
Violas are a stunning annual that flowers from June to September.
They grow best in partial shade, but will tolerate light frosts and self-seed easily for new plants each year!
2. Pansy
Growing up to 8 inches tall, pansies are perfect for container gardens or mass plantings around trees in the landscape.
They love cool weather and will bring tons of color when growing regions with frost-free seasons!
3. Hyacinth
There are many things that make hyacinths such a beautiful flower, one of which is their tolerance to freezing temperatures. The best time for planting these bulbs would be about six weeks before the first hard frost in order to give them enough growing space and nutrients needed over winter.
Is there anything more captivating than watching colorful flowers burst forth into bloom in the middle of winter?
Hyacinths are amongst the most beautiful flowers in all of nature, and they’re easy to cultivate. Their tubular shape makes them perfect for planting clumps or containers alike!
4. Snowdrop
Why not add some snowdrops to your garden this year? You’ll be surprised how beautiful they are and what a great addition these bulbs make.
These frost hardy flowers will appear in late winter or early spring with their small white bells shaped blooms, growing best when grown under partial shade of trees with moist soil that drains well.
5. Primrose
Primroses are a symbol of spring and can withstand light frosts, but they don’t do well when the temperature falls below freezing.
They’ll bloom during winter wherever there’s milder temperatures to support them!
6. Snapdragon
Fresh new colors are just around the corner! Snapdragons offer a large selection of jewel-like hues that will make your garden come alive with color.
Available in dwarf, standard and even trailing varieties you’re sure to find something perfect for every space from small pots all the way up near trellises or giant beds – these stunning plants can handle it any size slot there is available.
Snapdragons need a chilly spring or fall to keep their color-changing magic going. Once the weather heats up, they might stop blooming for good!
7. Sweet Pea
Sweet pea flowers are a must for any gardener who wants to add beauty and fragrance in their garden.
These beautiful, small flowers grow well in cool weather with mild frosts that can tolerate almost all planting conditions from seed; they’re great beginner plants!
8. Lily of the Valley
Lilies of the valley are not only fragrant, but tough. In fact, these delicate-looking blooms can handle winter’s bone chilling temperatures and even thrive in shade!
These makes them perfect for planting near your house or as groundcover under trees where you have wooded backyard space to fill.
9. Daffodil
Daffodils are cheerful yellow flowers that bloom towards the end of winter.
They can tolerate light frosts but extended periods of freezing weather could damage their petals and leave them withered, so it is important not to neglect your daffodil in too much cold!
10. Crocus
Crocus are so cold-hardy that they use snow as an insulator.
There is a wide variety of crocuses to choose from, such as violet or blue colored ones!
11. Forget-Me-Not
Forget-Me-Nots are a type of geophyte with small flowers that can be blue, purple or white. They like cool weather and will need some afternoon shade in warm climates.
12. Camellia
Camellias are hardy flowering shrubs that can survive a wide range of temperatures. They come in many colors and shades, making them perfect for creating an attractive hedge around your home or business!
One of the best parts about this plant? You don’t need much maintenance–just deadheading regularly will keep it looking great all year round.