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8 Best Garden Plants for Winter

8 Best Garden Plants for Winter

Preparing your garden for winter means storing tools and clearing debris, as well as replacing summer plants with winter-appropriate flowers and shrubs.

Not only does this keep your garden looking healthy and appealing, but it also adds a bit of festive cheer in time for Christmas.

Today, Atlas Sheds will provide you with some of the best garden plants for winter. From vibrant flowers to voluminous shrubs, your garden will remain beautiful throughout the colder months. 

1. Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose)

The Christmas rose is an enchanting white flower belonging to the evergreen perennial family. 

This flower blooms throughout the darkest nights of winter, making it perfect for gloomy weather. The Helleborus niger adds a touch of elegance to any garden, pairing well with Christmas decor. 

Plant this in well-drained soil and place it in a partially shaded area for optimal health and growth.

2. Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun'

If you’re looking to uplift your garden in the winter, what better way to do this than planting the bright yellow Mahonia x media ‘Winter Sun’ shrub?

This beautiful plant is bound to stand out, especially in the snow. Its glossy green leaves and small blue-black berries will attract bees and birds to your garden.

Place this in partially shaded areas, or create a border around your garden fence. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires minimal maintenance, perfect for winter. 

3. Cornus sanguinea (Dogwood)

Cornus sanguinea, also known as Dogwood, produces vivid green stems and leaves that turn purple, orange, and red in autumn.

To maintain its colourful display in winter, prune back hard (to about 15 cm above ground) in late winter or early spring. This will encourage new stems to grow. 

The best stem colours develop in sunny spots, so position dogwood carefully in your garden. Combine Dogwood with evergreen shrubs or ornamental grasses for contrast; it's adaptable to both clay and damp soil.

4. Skimmia japonica

The Skimmis Japonica is a deep red shrub with colourful clusters of berries and buds. 

This plant is perfect for Christmas, fitting in with the famous Christmas colours: red and green. Place potted Skimmias near your front door or along a garden path for a welcoming winter display.

These also look great when planted around garden sheds or with other shrubs. The Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ is a male plant that produces dark red flower buds that last throughout winter.

This plant prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

5. Sarcococca confusa (Sweet Box)

Add a whimsical touch to your garden with the Sarcococca confusa plant, featuring small, angelic white flowers.

This plant also provides glossy black berries and evergreen foliage. In the winter, the creamy-white flowers blossom, creating a sweet fragrance. This is particularly beneficial for shaded areas, and it can be planted in well-drained, humus-rich soil. 

Place these in potted plants for a winter display, or create a border of Sarcococca confusa plants around a garden path for an eye-catching walkway.

6. Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'

The Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ shrub is renowned for its clusters of fragrant, pink blooms that appear on bare branches during the coldest months. 

This creates a beautiful contrast against a snowy backdrop, adding Christmas cheer to your garden. These flowers provide a similar effect to blossom trees, adding a delicate and ethereal touch to your greenery. 

7. Erica Carnea (Winter Heath)

This hardy evergreen shrub blooms from late autumn to early spring, adding a splash of colour to your garden. 

Known as the Winter Heath, it produces small bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, red, and white. Paired with evergreen foliage, it creates an eye-catching display in snowy and rainy conditions. 

Place it in well-drained, acidic, or neutral soil. Trim back the faded flower spikes to encourage new growth. This can be placed around borders, in containers, or used for ground cover. 

8. Cyclamen Coum

The Cyclamen coum is a delicate flower that blooms in the depths of winter. 

Even during the darkest days, this flower adds a bit of light with its bright flowers and dainty, heart-shaped leaves. This is perfect for adding a romantic element to your garden. 

The pink, white, and magenta petals are eye-catching against a winter landscape and are well-suited to UK climates. Place these in shaded borders or under trees and shrubs in humus-rich, well-drained soil. 

Get Your Garden Winter-Ready with Atlas Sheds

Don’t neglect your garden this winter; turn it into a winter wonderland instead!

With these 8 beautiful plant ideas, your garden will remain beautiful throughout the chilly months. Why not take it one step further with a new garden shed?

At Atlas Sheds, we provide a wide range of stunning, high-quality sheds, from potting sheds to spacious garden rooms, perfect for every home.

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