WINTER FLOWERS

Japanese Flowering Apricot Tree

This ornamental tree, most commonly seen in Japan and China, blooms with fragrant blossoms in white, pink and red. While deciduous plants are bare, this tiny tree adds a splash of color to traditional tea gardens over the winter months.

Lenten Rose

This perennial flower is actually not a rose at all, but a perennial with the look of a rose. Blooming in late winter or early spring, often during the Lent season, the Lenten rose is a hardy plant with foliage that lasts right through spring.

Chinese Sacred Lily Paperwhite

A member of the narcissus family, this hybrid winter-blooming flower is neither Chinese nor a lily. The paperwhite is a tender plant that needs great care, but is a « crowd-pleaser with its delicate fragrance and bold golden-yellow center.

 

Christmas Cactus

This droopy cactus garners its name from the magical surprise of blooming in winter. With its vibrant pink-red flowers, it is perfect for brightening up the house at Christmas, and makes a great festive gift for loved ones.

Poinsettia

Originally from Mexico, this red and green flowering plant is put on display at Christmas as its leaves are said to resemble the Star of Bethlehem. The flowers do not attract pollinators and the leaves can be toxic if consumed.

Winter Jasmine

A vine-like shrub perennial, winter jasmine has bright yellow, unscented flowers. Support this plant with a trellis or wall or it will become invasive, and keep it under control with frequent pruning.