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10 Winter Flowers To Plant Now For A Colorful Garden

by aditya abhishek

Winter Flowers

We all wish to fill our garden with beautiful blooms, and when it's winter, our interest grows even more. To fulfill your wish, you can grow these 10 winter flowers.

Marigold

If you want to fill your garden with a spicy fragrance and orange to reddish blooms, start growing marigolds from seeds or cuttings. They grow well in sandy loam soil. 

Chrysanthemums

To make your garden look like an elegant queen, you can start growing chrysanthemums from cuttings. Take 4-inch cuttings, dip the ends in rooting hormone, and then plant them in sandy soil. 

Dianthus

I personally love the smell and the amazing petal pattern of dianthus. They are small-sized winter flowering plants that you can start growing in small 6 to 8-inch pots. 

Calendula

One of the easiest winter flowers you can grow from seeds. If you're a beginner and want to learn how to grow flowers from seeds, then you must try growing calendula.

Petunia

If you love keeping hanging baskets in your garden and are thinking about adding a winter flowering plant, then you must not miss growing petunias this winter.

Pansy

Fond of butterflies? Well, there is a flowering plant that looks like one and grows in winter. It not only looks like a butterfly but also attracts them. 

Snapdragon

Another amazing winter flowering plant that you can grow this winter is Snapdragon. Growing this plant will not only add an elegant touch but also attract pollinators. 

Phlox

Phlox is a charming winter bloomer known for its soft colors and sweet fragrance. You can plant it in borders or pots to create a dreamy floral carpet.

Alyssum

Alyssum is a dainty winter flower with tiny blooms that give off a honey-like fragrance. It also attracts beneficial insects into the garden. 

Alyssum

If you're looking for a low-maintenance winter flowering plant that blooms vibrantly, then Verbena is a perfect choice. 

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