A little winter colour and pleasant scent can lift your spirits at this time of the year. Winter can seem a little stark and sparse in terms of wildlife and flora and fauna. With this in mind, it’s a great idea to invest in some greenery to add warmth and vibrancy to a space, whether that’s in a home or in a commercial space.
Hamamelis intermedia Pallida
It is difficult to walk by this beautiful, highly-scented shrub at this time of the year without being enchanted. Although it is slow to grow, and can be difficult to get started, the flowers are beautiful and worth all of the effort. It likes rich soil, sun or shade. The plant is not damaged by drought. For details on Wholesale Plants, visit Palmstead
Snowdrops
Snowdrops are always a delight to see, with their flowers peeking out from the leaves. The flowers have a mild honey smell. It is best to plant them ‘in green’. Now, they’re dug out of the ground and sold as bags in flowers ready to replant.
Winter flowering Honeysuckle – Lonicera Fragrantissima
This shrub has a wonderful scent. It is a great plant to have by the entryways and exits. It lasts a long time in water. It is honey-scented and has flowers from last year’s growth. It can grow in any dry, exposed soil.
Citrina
Evergreen flop with yellow flowers that look like peas. It is a winter shrub that flowers throughout the winter. Above this level, however, are lovely yellow flowers. It can grow in the sun or in the shade, and it is happy with light soil. However, it does most well with some protection. Being from the pea family, it doesn’t mind the dryness.
These evergreen shrubs are hardy and have a sweet smell. They flower in December, January, and February, and can last for several weeks when placed in water. The shrubs prefer shade and a cooler position. They can even survive a summer drought and the winter without any watering. Ideal for any soil with a shady area.
Winter Sweet – Chimonanthus Praecox
The flowers are spiky and exotic looking, but they have a wonderful scent. They make a great addition to vases of mixed flowers in February. It’s a scruffy looking shrub, but it can survive drought and cold with no problems. Be sure to keep them planted in sheltered spots in fertile soil.
