10 Best Plants that Bloom in the Winter

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English Primrose

English primrose is easy to care for and gives a pop of color to winter gardens in mild climates. These winter plants have circular flowers in nearly every color. They aren’t large plants, but their dainty flowers pack a punch as one of the earliest bloomers. Penn State Extension notes they are relatively easy to maintain inside during the winter, and then you can transplant to your garden after the last hard frost.

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Winter Pansies

Add a bit of cheer to your garden with winter pansies. This winter blooming plant does well in hardiness zones 6 – 8 and comes in a variety of colors, from white to gold, orange, violet, red and maroon. “Pansies are a remarkable winter annual capable of surviving temperatures down to the single digits, freezing solid, then bouncing back with vigor when warm weather returns,” notes University of Georgia Extension.

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Snowdrops

In many parts of the country, snowdrops are one of the first spring flowers to bloom. Depending on the region, they can bloom as early as February, even when snow is still on the ground. These winter blooming plants are easy to grow, according to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Woodland settings are ideal. Snowdrop bulbs can remain undisturbed for many years and will multiply by themselves.