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Which winter-hardy plants can withstand the cold?
- by Mark Snijders
Hardy plants are plants that can withstand cold temperatures and winter conditions. These plants can survive and thrive even in colder climates. Here are 20 examples of hardy plants:
- Snowdrop (Galanthus): An early bloomer with white flowers that can grow even through snow.
- Winter Heather (Erica): A plant with small flowers in different colors that thrives in cold winters.
- Christmas rose (Helleborus): This plant blooms in winter with beautiful flowers in different shades.
- Viburnum tinus: A shrub with evergreen leaves and blooming white flowers in winter.
- Dogwood (Cornus): A shrub or tree with colorful branches in winter and flowers in spring.
- Skimmia (Skimmia japonica): A shrub with glossy evergreen leaves and red berries in winter.
- Japanese maple (Acer palmatum): A tree with beautiful leaves in different colors that are also attractive in winter.
- Mahonia (Mahonia aquifolium): A shrub with spiny evergreen leaves and yellow flowers in winter.
- Firethorn (Pyracantha): This shrub has evergreen leaves and brightly colored berries in the fall and winter.
- Ornamental grasses (e.g. Festuca, Pennisetum, Miscanthus): Several types of ornamental grasses can be hardy and provide texture and interest in winter.
- Christmas roses (Helleborus niger): This plant often blooms around Christmas with white flowers.
- Ornamental cabbage (Brassica oleracea): A decorative plant with purple, pink or white leaves that can withstand cold.
- Daylily (Hemerocallis): A perennial plant with beautiful flowers that is winter hardy.
- Siberian iris (Iris sibirica): This iris species is winter hardy and blooms in summer.
- Mountain tea (Gaultheria procumbens): A low-growing plant with evergreen leaves and red berries in winter.
- Lavender (Lavandula): A fragrant plant with evergreen leaves that can withstand cold.
- Snowberry (Symphoricarpos): A shrub with white berries that thrives in cold winters.
- Holly (Ilex): An evergreen shrub or tree with spiny leaves and red berries in winter.
- Hemlock (Tsuga): A conifer with evergreen needle-like leaves that can withstand cold.
- Juniperus (Juniperus communis): A conifer with evergreen needle-like leaves that can withstand cold temperatures.
These plants can be a beautiful addition to the garden, even during the winter months. It is important to consider the specific growing conditions in your region when choosing hardy plants
