I know pansies bloom all winter long in our Galveston County location but what other flowers will bloom all winter long. I really want more color in my winter gardeners when all the other plants go dormant. Thanks ahead of time to all of those who help.
Winter flowers
Dianthus bloom all winter.....
You are right I forgot all about those. Thanks.
Alyssum, Calendulas, Nasturtium, Petunias, Snapdragons, colorful varities of Cabbage and Kale....
I did an advanced search for plants that bloom mid winter and are hardy in zone 9a. This is the list I got:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/advanced.php?nn%5B16%5D=0&nn%5B1%5D=0&nn%5B2%5D=0&nn%5B3%5D=16&nn%5B4%5D=0&nn%5B5%5D=0&nn%5B6%5D=0&nn%5B7%5D=8&nn%5B8%5D=0&nn%5B9%5D=0&nn%5B23%5D=0&nn%5B10%5D=0&nn%5B12%5D=0&sname=Plants&Search.x=30&Search.y=8
I didn't know Petunias would flower all through the winter. That would be perfect for the winter colors I am looking for.
bbuster: Thank you for the list. I have a bunch of the plants on the list and they go dormant during the winter where I am at and others will bloom only in the spring here. Some others are really worth a try and the list has some great suggestions. Our winters are very short here and what we consider fall others are already in winter and when our spring arrives others may still be having winter.
I just want a lot of blooms and color during the cold weather until spring arrives once again.We can get up to 3 or 4 freezes here so I need plants that can stand up to the freezes without any protection.
Thank you and keep the suggestions coming.