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Which perennials flower in winter?

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Rachel Ross

Updated on March 04, 2026

Which perennials flower in winter?

Browse our pick of the best winter-flowering plants, below.

  • Winter honeysuckle.
  • Christmas rose.
  • Pansies.
  • Winter aconites.
  • Daphne.
  • Snowdrop.
  • Mahonia.
  • Winter clematis.

What flowers bloom year round NZ?

Flowering annuals to plant now include pansies, primula, polyanthus, Californian poppies, snapdragons, lobelia, alyssum, and cosmos. Once the soil warms up and the risk of frost is over, plant petunias, nicotiana, marigolds, impatiens, sunflowers and phlox for summer flowering.

What flower only blooms in winter?

Winter pansies are cold weather all-stars. These cheery winter blooming flowers can freeze solid and emerge from that state ready to grow and flower. Other bedding plant flowers that grow in winter include nemesia, snapdragon, sweet alyssum and flowering stock.

What perennials bloom in fall and winter?

Asters and hardy mums are the two most traditional perennials to grow for fall flower color. Hardy mums are about as easy to grow as a perennial gets. They come in great autumnal colors – yellow, bronze, red, white, orange, burgundy and pink and are usually hardy in zones 5-9.

What flowers grow in winter NZ?

Our Favourite Winter Flowers

  • Hellebores (Winter Roses) Hellebores are shade tolerant and are ideal for use as a ground cover under trees.
  • Polyanthus. Polyanthus are a hardy perennial which come in many colours.
  • Pansies. Pansies smiling faces bring cheer to the winter garden.
  • Calendula.
  • Ornamental Kale.

What can I plant now for winter color?

Top 10 plants for winter colour

  • Winter flowering Clematis.
  • Pansies.
  • Coronilla.
  • Hellebores.
  • Camellia.
  • Ilex.
  • Cornus.
  • Sarcococca.

What flowers can I plant in winter NZ?

What flowers are in season in winter NZ?

Plant calendula, nemesia, pansies, polyanthus, poppy, snapdragon, stock, viola.

  • Pick azaleas, camellias, Daphne, gerberas, orchids, polyanthus, protea, stock.
  • Winter is the best time to plant new season roses.
  • What plants flower in winter NZ?

    What can I plant in winter NZ?

    Popular winter vegetable seedlings:

    • Broad beans.
    • Broccoli.
    • Brussels sprouts.
    • Cabbage.
    • Celery.
    • Parsley.
    • Cauliflower.
    • Silverbeet.

    What grows well with winter pansies?

    Three colours in one pot for very easy gardening. Chrysanthemums & Autumn Cyclamen can be added to pots too. Remember to add a layer or more of spring ‘surprise’ by placing spring flower bulbs below your pansies. Crocus, miniature Daffodils, & dwarf Iris are ideal.

    What can you plant in autumn and winter?

    Light up your garden in the depths of winter with these magnificent plants, perfect for giving your garden some winter colour.

    • Winter flowering Clematis.
    • Pansies.
    • Coronilla.
    • Hellebores.
    • Camellia.
    • Ilex.
    • Cornus.
    • Sarcococca.

    What are the best flowers to plant in the winter?

    Also known as a baby pansy, violas delicate small flowers brighten up the winter garden. Snap Dragon. Snap dragons provide months of wonderful bright and pale colour. Can grow from 1-3 feet tall and will self seed. Cornflowers. These bright blue flowers are a winter favourite (especially with the bees and butterflies).

    What flowers bloom in winter in Zone 4?

    We are eyeing the colorful Romantic Getaway Hellbore that blooms in late winter. This plant is best suited for those living in Zones 4-8. These Instagram-beloved blooms are often used by floral designers but are less common in home gardens. However, these gorgeous flowers make a lively addition to your backyard blooms.

    What to do with perennials in the winter?

    Most perennials are hardy and will survive the harshest of winters, but if you have something a little tender, it’s worth the effort to protect it or dig it up and put it inside for the winter. DIY native bird feeder. Birds bring life to a garden and it’s well worth making a bird feeder near the house and hanging it in a tree.

    Are Lily-of-the-valley flowers tough enough to survive winter?

    At first glance, you might not think the delicate-looking blooms of lily-of-the-valley are tough enough to handle the extremes of winter. But nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, these fragrant beauties have a tough-as-nails constitution that shrugs off bone-chilling temperatures.