Winter might seem monochromatic, but Bergen County, NJ, landscapes can be made beautiful with the right selection of plants. Here are 15 interesting plants for the winter to find at our garden center.
You don’t have to sacrifice color and visual interest just because Jack Frost is nipping at your toes! Certain plants thrive in the coldest regions. While most will do best if they are brought indoors (at least to a covered patio) during the most bitter months, here’s a selection of cold-hardy plants that will make a landscape come alive in winter.
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Sedum
Available both as low-growing or more upright plants, some varieties of sedum can withstand the hottest summers and coldest winters in style. It can provide a pop of color to a winter landscape.
Kale and Chard
Infuse the garden with cold-hardy edible delights! Kale has been known to grow until the temperatures drop below 20 degrees F, and some gardeners will say that a touch of frost makes the leaves even crispier and more delicious!
Hosta
These extremely hardy summer bloomers feature brightly colored leaves that add color to a winterscape.
Holly
The quintessential holiday-season plant, these evergreen shrubs feature bright red berries. Holly makes a great specimen plant—it’s unusual enough to be a standalone feature in a landscape. Tie the landscape together with a few strategically placed holly shrubs, and the homeowner will enjoy the cheerful berries as much as the birds do!
Camellia
This versatile perennial blooms in October, and given the right conditions, it can also bloom into December. A gorgeous flowering shrub, it’s perfect to dress up a home’s foundation or create a focal point in a flower garden.
Pansies
Pansies can bloom year-round, come in a huge variety of colors, and brighten up areas of the landscape that tend to retain moisture (they love it)!
Crocus
Crocuses are one of the first flowers to peek out through the late winter/early spring snow. For many people, the crocus is a symbol of hope and renewal.
Boxwood
This hardy shrub is a favorite for creating living walls and tolerates heavy pruning. Common boxwood features bright green leaves that can remain vibrant all winter.
Higan Cherry
This small, spreading deciduous tree can bloom in flushes throughout the winter. It can be the perfect choice for a single-specimen feature plant, and its pale pink flowers bring a delicate touch to an otherwise austere winterscape.
Dogwood
Commonly known for its lime green leaves with reddish veins, this gorgeous shrub features reddish bark that can brighten up a winter landscape long after the leaves have fallen.
Cotoneaster
Typically used as ornamental shrubs, this shrub can produce bright red to burgundy berries for a bit of holiday cheer.
Nigrescens
These evergreen plants look like ornamental grasses, but can hold their striking dark color all year.
Yellow Daffodil
Another delightful late winter/early spring bloomer, this perennial is a typical must-have for winter gardens.
Blue Spruce
This tree features a silvery blue color that beautifully contrasts darker evergreen shrubs and trees. Its conical shape also holds snow very well, transforming a landscape into a winter wonderland.
Cypress
These evergreen trees are often used as living privacy walls, and come in a variety of sizes and shapes that make them a versatile addition to a year-round garden.
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