9 Lovely Plants That Bloom in the Chilly Winter Months

Flower junkies rejoice! You don't have to wait until spring to enjoy your garden again.

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Hellebore
There's a reason this flower is nicknamed the Christmas rose: It can bloom in the darkest months of the year when everything else is frozen thanks to its deep growing root system — just make sure to protect it from harsh winter winds. Look for them in early winter in warmer climates, and in late winter in chillier locales.

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Witch Hazel
The shaggy, spidery orange blooms on this tree sprout winter and cluster together on branches. They are very hardy and would be a welcomed colorful addition to your otherwise white (thanks, snow) and brown backyard.

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Holly Bushes
You might recognize these red berries from your holiday decorations in large part because they can survive harsh winters, but consider yourself warned: They're not edible. Another perk? This bush also produces little white flowers during the spring.

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Pieris Japonica
The buds on these plants thrive in the cooler months of temperate climates. Blooms develop produced in late fall, but remain unopened until the very end of winter (February or early March). At this point, they produce coppery-pink clusters of urn-shaped flowers.

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Honeywort
These plants are native to the Mediterranean and are known as a hardy annuals that grow in the winter of warmer climates. Even cooler? The leaves turn a deeper blue as it gets colder outside.

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Kaffir Lily
The red flowers on this plant are most common in late winter and early spring and produce tall stalks lined with leaves and bright blooms, however they don't bide well in frosty conditions so a temperate climate is ideal.

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Sweet Alyssum
A light frost is no problem for these dainty flowers (that were once used to cure rabies). Since they're hardy, they're best suited for fall, winter, and early spring.

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Winter Honeysuckle
If you want one of winter's best scents, look no further: The creamy-white flowers on this plant develop in the winter and are packed with a lemony smell. Depending on where you live you could see flowers bloom from November to April.

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Camellia
These beautiful flowers, which range in color from right to pink to a dark crimson, can bloom right through winter. You'll find the best results in temperate climates where they can receive four to six hours of sunlight.

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