During the winter months, most of us are too busy enjoying the cold weather and snow to think about planting anything. However, if you’re looking for a way to brighten up your garden during these grey months then why not try some winter-flowering bulbs? If you’re one of those people who would rather spend time indoors than outside during this time of year, then read on! We’ve found some of the best plants that will flower in winter—so scroll down and get planting!
The best time to plant flowers in a season
If you are looking to have a beautiful garden in the wintertime, then planting your flower bulbs in autumn is a great choice. While many people think that the best time to plant flowers is during spring, because warmer temperatures and rainfall levels are optimal for growth, there are other options available to you.
Flowering plants like Dahlias and you can plant Amaryllis throughout summer and autumn and spring. This will ensure that they will be ready for flowering by December and January when it gets colder outside.
Jacaranda
It’s such a hardy plant, so treat it as a strong, healthy friend rather than a delicate princess that’s going to fade under pressure! It’s super easy to grow and lots of fun.
The easiest way to grow is from seed. Some people say that jacaranda seeds have an unpleasant smell, but I always found them nice! They smell like coconut and sugar, like the most delicious tropical drink you’ve ever had in your life. You can plant the seeds of the year – just remember that they need warm soil in order to germinate (about 20°C). In fact, jacarandas would probably thrive even better if planted outside during summer months and brought indoors before winter hits South Africa again – but this isn’t always possible logistically speaking so we recommend starting indoors instead if you’re not going outdoors soon.
First things first though—make sure the ground is well prepared before you plant your flower bulbs. You want nothing hindering the growth or flowering of your lovely blossoms.
Make sure I prepare the soil well before you plant your flowers. You can add compost or manure to improve the quality of the soil and water it well, to ensure good drainage.
You’ll want to wait until autumn (late August) before planting your bulbs in South Africa. If you’re planting in a pot, make sure you have good drainage so that water doesn’t pool around them for too long.
Mix some compost into the soil and water it well until moist. Remember to make sure that there is good drainage so the plants have somewhere to go if it starts raining too much!
Besides having the right soil, you will also want to make sure that it is well-drained. If you don’t take this into account, the plants can drown in their own water supply! For this reason, it’s important to mix some compost into your soil before planting anything.
So now that we’ve covered what kind of soil and drainage works best for winter flowers here in South Africa… how do we actually plant them?
Flowers you can plant during Winter
Winter is the hardest time of year to grow flowers. Your garden may look barren and lifeless, but you can still enjoy the beauty of your plants with these winter-blooming flowers.
- Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis)—This flower has an interesting bloom pattern, with a dark burgundy colour at first that slowly turns white as it ages. It’s important not to remove any dead leaves as they protect the plant from frost damage during this time of year.
- Coneflower (Rudbeckia)—These are tall plants that will add height to your winter landscape. They’re also beautiful when in bloom! You’ll want to make sure that you keep them watered in order for them not only to survive but thrive through the winter months; watering once per week should be enough unless there’s heavy rainfall or snowfall within those days which would cause more frequent watering needs.* Yarrow (Achillea ‘Moonshine’)—This perennial plant is easy-to-grow and fast spreading so if used properly it can give good results even under harsh weather like those experienced during South Africa’s winters.
Conclusion
Now you know all about the different flowers that can bloom in winter and how to go about planting them. If you have any more questions, please contact us! We’re always happy to help.
