When summer ends and cold weather arrives, the vast majority of plants begin to enter a state of rest or hibernation; however, there are others which, on the contrary, are preparing to bloom. Many of them are shrubs, usually deciduous, which will open their flowers in winter or in the early morning. Would you like to know their names?
If you want your garden or terrace to have color during the colder months, Next, I will talk about ten bushes that bloom in winter.
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Abeliophyllum distichum
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The Abeliophyllum distichum It is a deciduous shrub that reaches about 2 meters in height. It is endemic to Korea, where it is in danger of extinction. Its flowers are white and about one centimeter in diameter.. These are fragrant and sprout shortly before early spring. But in addition to its beautiful flowers, you should know that in autumn the leaves turn reddish, so it is a plant that is pretty for a good part of the year.
camellia oleifera
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The camellia oleifera It is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China that reaches 7 meters in height. It flowers in winter, and it does so by producing white flowers about 3 centimeters in diameter, very fragrant.. It is interesting to plant it at the edge of paths, with other lower shrubs, and thus create a natural and harmonious effect.
horned more
The horned moreor male dogwood, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia that reaches a height of about 5 meters, although on some occasions it can become a tree 10 meters high. It flowers towards the end of winter, producing yellow flowers grouped in clusters of up to 25 flowers.. Then the fruits ripen, which are red drupes, similar to cherries, and like them, they are edible.
daphne feels
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The daphne feels It is a short-lived evergreen shrub (it usually lives no more than ten years) that reaches a height of one meter. It is native to China and Japan, and is a plant that produces very, very fragrant flowers, which, although not more than a centimeter in diameter, are grouped in clusters up to 4-5 centimeters wide that smell good.
Edgeworthia chrysantha
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It is a deciduous shrub that could very well have been taken from a fairy tale. It is a deciduous plant native to China that reaches a height of up to 1.5 meters. The flowers are yellow and bloom well before the end of winter.; in fact, they can do so as early as February in the northern hemisphere, and they are also very fragrant, so we advise you to plant them, for example, on the edges of paths or at the entrances/exits of the garden or terrace.
Erica herbacea
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The Erica herbacea It is a small evergreen shrub, which does not exceed 30 centimeters in height and which produces lilac flowers in winter. It is a species native to Europe, especially the Alps, so it is perfectly adapted to life in areas where heavy snowfalls occur each year.
forsythias
Forsythia is a deciduous shrub native to Asia which, depending on the species, reaches a height of 1 to 3 meters. Its flowers are yellow, they measure about 2 centimeters when open, and they grow very quickly., in late winter or early spring, before the leaves do. Likewise, it must be said that it is a very easy-care plant, which resists frost well.
Virginia witch hazel
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The Virginia witch hazel It is a deciduous shrub or small tree that reaches a height of between 2 and 7 meters. It is commonly known as witch hazel or witches’ broom. It is native to the United States, but is such an ornamental plant that it can be grown in virtually any garden or patio as long as the weather is mild. The leaves turn reddish in the fall and the flowers, which are yellow, bloom in late winter.
Jasminum nudiflorum
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The Jasminum nudiflorum, also called winter jasmine, is a deciduous shrub native from Tibet to China. It can reach 4 meters in height and develops very long branches, which is why it can be used to cover fences, trellises or arches, for example. The flowers are yellow and appear in late winter.
Tinus Viburnum
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The Tinus Viburnum, or durillo as it is also called, is an evergreen shrub that grows in the Mediterranean region. It can reach a height of up to 7 meters, although in gardens it is pruned so as not to exceed 2-3 meters. the flowers are whiteand gather in umbel-shaped inflorescences which grow towards the end of winter, when spring is near.
Many bushes bloom in winter. Did you like what we showed you here?