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Top 5 Winter Interest Plants to Brighten Your Garden

  • Writer: Sarah Kay
    Sarah Kay
  • Oct 20
  • 2 min read

As climate change results in increasingly dry Spring weather, Autumn has emerged as the most dependable season for planting for the upcoming year. It's essential for your gardens to feature plants that remain attractive, even during Winter, ensuring there's always something captivating to enjoy in the colder months.


These are my top 5 Winter interest plants


  1. Jasminium nudiflorum


Yellow flowers on stems against a wooden fence, with a soft focus on the background, creating a calm, natural setting.
Jasminium nudiflorum in my E9 Romantic Garden

Jasminium nudiflorum is a remarkable deciduous climber that features charming yellow flowers from January to March. It is hardy, adaptable to most soils and conditions, and adds a vibrant touch of yellow to the garden during the darker months.


  1. Viburnum tinus


Pink and white flowers with lush green leaves. Background of more greenery, suggesting a peaceful garden setting on a calm day.
Viburnum tinus in my N5 Secluded Family Garden

Viburnum tinus is a valuable evergreen shrub for the winter garden. It is tolerant of all soil types and conditions, producing clusters of fragrant flowers that start as pink buds and bloom into white.


  1. Betula utilis 'Jacquemontii'


    Close-up of slender tree trunks with pale bark, set against a blurred green garden background, conveying a serene, natural mood.
    Multi stem Betula utilis 'Jacquemontii' in my E11 Naturalistic Planting Design

The striking white bark of a Betula utilis 'Jacquemontii' creates a beautiful Winter silouhette, particularly if you plant a multi stem variety.


  1. Hellebores


    White flowers with green leaves and speckled centers bloom in a garden. Wooden fence and bushes are in the blurred background.
    Hellebores in my E11 Naturalistic Planting Design

Hellebores are the quintessential winter flowers, showcasing a color palette from pure white to dusky pinks, deep purples, and reds. Their nodding blooms often persist well into spring. The glossy, evergreen leaves offer a backdrop for plants that bloom later.


5 Cornus sanguinea


Bright red branches stand tall against a lush green garden backdrop, bathed in sunlight. No visible text or people.
Cornus sanguinea in my E11 Woodland Garden

Cornus sanguinea captivates throughout the year, featuring small white flowers in spring, green leaves in summer, and berries in autumn. However, it truly stands out in winter with its vibrant red stems, which look stunning when paired with evergreen shrubs and spring flowers.


When selecting plants for your garden, remember the crucial Winter months, as structure, color, and form are key to achieving a garden that looks appealing throughout the year.



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