Just because Winter days can be dark and dreary, doesn’t mean your garden has to be!

Here are some of our favourite winter flowers. Perfect for brightening up pots on the patio, or adding to the garden for a boost of colour.

Hellebores (Winter Roses)

Hellebores are shade tolerant and are ideal for use as a ground cover under trees.

 

Winter Flowers

Polyanthus

Polyanthus are a hardy perennial which come in many colours. Look great in pots or the garden.

 

Winter Flowers

Pansies

Pansies smiling faces bring cheer to the winter garden. Easy to grow and enjoy the sun.

 

Winter Flowers

Calendula

Calendular are great planted in among your vege garden as they draw aphids away from valuable plants. Frost hardy.

 

Winter Flowers

Ornamental Kale

Brings texture and interest to your garden. Come in a range of colours and require minimal care.

Camellias

Camellias are at their peak blooming time in July. Will happily grow in the shade.

 

Winter Flowers

Primula Malacoides

Primulas will grow happily in the shade and come in a great range of bright colours.

 

Winter Flowers

Violas

Also known as a baby pansy, violas delicate small flowers brighten up the winter garden.

 

Winter Flowers

Snap Dragon

Snap dragons provide months of wonderful bright and pale colour. Can grow from 1-3 feet tall and will self seed.

 

 

Winter Flowers

 

Cornflowers

These bright blue flowers are a winter favourite (especially with the bees and butterflies).

Erica

Erica plants are evergreen shrubs that produce small, bell-shaped flowers in an array of colours, including white, pink, purple, and red. They are popular for use in rock gardens, low hedging, and as ground covers in sunny or partially shaded areas.