When the cold starts to bite and the days get shorter, the garden doesn’t have to lose its charm. Even in November, in fact, it is possible to create colorful spaces full of vitality with plants that resist low temperatures well and which flourish precisely in this period. Let’s see what they are
Although autumn-winter is a “rest” season for many species, some plants defy adverse conditions, filling the environment with intense colors and original shapes. Here are the ideal protagonists for a autumn gardenperfect for those who want to maintain a lively and lush green corner all year round.
Cyclamen
The cyclamen is one of the undisputed symbols of autumn-winter, with its delicate but tenacious flowers, which range from white to pink to intense purple, this plant gives color even on the grayest days. Cyclamen love cool temperatures and prefer to be placed in semi-shaded areas. Ideal both in the garden and on the balcony, they are easy to care for: they require moderate watering, avoiding water stagnation.
Heather
Heather is a plant with bright shades, which vary from pink to purple to white. Resistant to cold and suitable for acidic soils, heather is perfect for creating flowerbeds or borders that keep the garden colorful even in the coldest months. This plant prefers sunny or semi-shaded exposures and needs regular watering, especially if grown in pots.
Chrysanthemum
November is the perfect month for the chrysanthemum, a robust plant that blooms in autumn, offering shades ranging from yellow to red, through orange and purple. Chrysanthemums love the sun and are ideal for giving a lively touch to the garden or terrace. They require well-drained soil and regular watering, but keep the soil dry between waterings.
Ornamental cabbage
Ornamental cabbages, with their brightly colored leaves that range from green to purple to pink, add a decorative touch to the fall garden. These cabbages are very cold hardy and keep their bright colors until mid-winter. They are easy to care for plants, which require little water and can be planted both in pots and directly in the ground.
Helleborus (Christmas Rose)
Hellebore, also known as Christmas Rose, is an extraordinary plant that begins to flower in November, continuing to provide beauty until late winter. The flowers are usually white or pink, but there are varieties with more intense shades. This plant is resistant to cold, prefers moist, well-drained soil and prefers a semi-shaded position.
Viburnum tinus (Viburnum tinus)
The viburnum viburnum (Viburnum tinus) is an evergreen shrub that gives color to the garden even in the winter months. From November to March, it produces small white or light pink flowers, which contrast with its dark green, dense leaves. Viburnum is resistant to cold and adapts well to both sun and partial shade. Not very demanding, it requires moderate watering and is suitable for creating hedges or as an isolated ornamental plant. Its dark blue berries, which appear after flowering, add an extra decorative touch and are also loved by birds
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)
Winter jasmine is one of the few plants that bloom throughout the winter, offering small yellow flowers starting in November. This climbing plant is ideal for creating decorative corners, climbing up walls or pergolas. Winter jasmine tolerates the cold well and requires little care, preferring sunny or semi-shaded positions and moderate watering.
Calicanto (Chimonanthus praecox)
Calicanto (Chimonanthus praecox) is a deciduous shrub known for its winter flowering. From December to February, it produces small yellow flowers with an intense scent that stand out on bare branches, creating a suggestive effect in bare gardens. Resistant to cold, calicanto grows well in sunny positions and in well-drained soil. Not very demanding in terms of maintenance, it is appreciated both as an isolated plant and for forming scented hedges, perfect for providing an olfactory and visual note during the winter.
Skimmia
The skimmia is an evergreen shrub native to Asia, ideal for giving color to the garden in winter thanks to its shiny leaves and red berries, which persist throughout the cold season. Easy to grow, it prefers semi-shaded positions and well-drained acidic soil. Resistant to the cold, it is perfect for borders, flowerbeds and pots, and is widely used as a decorative plant during the Christmas period due to its ornamental appearance and low maintenance.
Gaultheria
Gaultheria, also known as “wintergreen,” is an evergreen plant perfect for decorating the winter garden. Featuring dark green leaves and bright red berries, Gaultheria creates a beautiful contrast in the cold months. It is ideal for borders and pots, prefers semi-shaded positions and acidic soil, and requires little maintenance. Its decorative berries are very popular for adding a festive and natural touch to winter and Christmas decorations.
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