In the cold winter, there are always some flowers that can stand proudly and bloom charming flowers. These flowers not only have extremely high ornamental value, but also add a touch of vitality to the cold season. The following are some recommended flowers suitable for growing in low temperatures. They each have their own characteristics and are suitable for planting in home gardens or on balconies.
Wintersweet: Cold resistance ability: It can be regarded as the champion of cold resistance and can still bloom proudly even in the extremely cold temperature of minus 15 degrees Celsius.
Maintenance points: It is suitable for a semi-shady environment. Keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Appropriate sunlight and protection measures in winter can help it resist the cold better.
Chinese Pink: Cold resistance ability: In most areas, the above-ground parts remain lush. In extremely cold places, although the branches and leaves wither, the roots still remain.
Maintenance points: It is cold-resistant and drought-resistant. Watering should be done carefully to avoid being too frequent. It can be propagated by sowing in autumn, cutting in autumn and winter, or dividing plants in autumn or early spring.
Hibiscus: Cold resistance ability: It is extremely cold-resistant and heat-resistant and can stand proudly even in the low temperature of minus 20 degrees.
Maintenance points: The cold resistance of potted hibiscus and little hibiscus is slightly weak, and the temperature should be kept above minus 5 degrees. When the temperature is suitable in winter, the flowers can bloom on schedule.
Honeysuckle: Cold resistance ability: It is cold-resistant, drought-resistant and flood-resistant, and has strong adaptability. It can tolerate low temperatures of minus 20 degrees.
Maintenance points: It likes sunlight and an environment with good drainage. It is not picky about the soil, but grows best in moist, fertile and deep sandy loam.
Hollyhock: Cold resistance ability: It can remain safe and sound even in the low temperature of minus 10 degrees. Although the branches and leaves will wither, the roots and stems will survive.
Maintenance points: In extremely cold areas, covering the roots and stems with hay can prevent them from being damaged by frost.
Chinese Rose: Cold resistance ability: Most varieties can resist low temperatures of minus 15 degrees, and some special varieties can tolerate extremely cold temperatures of minus 35 degrees.
Maintenance points: When the temperature is low in winter, it can be covered and protected with plastic paper or quilts after pruning. Chinese roses that spend the winter indoors should reduce watering and ensure sufficient light.
Heuchera: Cold resistance ability: It can resist low temperatures of minus 35 degrees and has no problem overwintering outdoors.
Maintenance points: It likes sunlight but is also tolerant of semi-shade. Peat soil plus perlite is a good choice of soil to ensure good drainage and air permeability.
Erica: Cold resistance ability: It can remain evergreen and bloom in low temperatures ranging from minus 20 degrees to minus 30 degrees, and the flowering period in winter lasts for more than 200 days.
Maintenance points: It likes acidic soil and the drainage should be good. It needs sufficient light during the growth period, and the direct sunlight should be no less than 5 hours a day.
These flowers are not only beautiful but also have certain cold resistance abilities, which can add a bright color to your garden in winter. When planting and maintaining these flowers, please follow their characteristics and maintenance points to ensure their healthy growth and the most beautiful blooming.
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