What’s your winter garden? Yes, it’s getting cold. Winter has arrived. While the summer flowering plants in the garden may begin to die out, seasonal flowers for the winter are plenty and are easy to grow. If you have planted them yet, you can buy some from a nearby nursery and start nurturing them now to have a healthy bloom through the winter months.
The simple pleasure of planting flowers and watching them grow from seedling to flowering is priceless. Grow them in your balcony or your garden with a lot of care and loving.
Here are some flowers for your winter garden.
ENGLISH DAISY: Pretty in yellow, pink, red or white, this flower with sprightly dark green leaves is a must have if you have a big garden space. They need a bit of shade and regular watering. They look beautiful grown over a wide spread.
MARIGOLD: Marigold is the easiest to grow. There are different types of marigold. Single, double, small and big in dark maroon, orange, yellow and white. They need little care and watering. They grow fast with no hassle once planted and bloom well.
CHRYSANTHEMUM: This stem cutting plant is also easy to grow. They are grown in full sunshine. They bloom well in Indian winter around December and through January and February months. They are easy to plant. They grow well with good pruning. Apart from the seeds, small stems can be used to plant them.
CALENDULA: This long stalk flower comes in varied colours. The plant is easy to care. Well-drained soil and occasional watering are the secret to for healthy calendula bloom.
CINERARIAS: Its colour ranges from white, pink and purplish red to blue and purple. It grows in partial or full shade. It needs regular water and rich, loose soil.
HELLEBORE: These cups or bell-shaped flowers range in colours from white and green, pink and red to dark purple. This plant needs moderate watering and full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained with ample of organic stuff.
Flowering plants are a reflection of your personality. They can be your best companions around which you can spend an enjoyable outdoor time. Fill your life with the beauty of flowers and nature, God’s most beautiful creation.