In the middle of winter I am looking out my window at my dreary backyard. I so miss my flowering garden. I see my neighbors holly bushes looking great with red berries. I need to plant some wintering flowering plants next spring. I want to look out beyond my covered wooden outdoor furniture and see my garden alive with some color.

Winter Flowers are those that flower between Mid November and March.  All have good foilage, leaves and stems that maintain a good presence in the garden year round. These plants are a hardy group that can thrive and flower in Zones 6 and colder.

These plants should be located in a sheltered part of the garden and thrive best in partial shade

In addition you need to cut back on the watering and fertilizing these plants late in summer season so there will be better blooming in the winter.

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