6 PLANTS WITH WINTER INTEREST THAT THRIVE IN THE UK

Written By bahareh Akbarisafa

With the right plant choices, your outdoor space can remain vibrant, structured, and full of interest throughout the colder months.

Every season offers an opportunity to enhance your garden — and winter is no exception.

If you're looking to brighten your garden during the chilly season, here are six stunning plants that thrive in UK winter weather, bringing colour, fragrance, and texture when you need it most:

🌿 1. Hellebores (Christmas Rose):

  • Flowers from December to March

  • Available in beautiful whites, pinks, and purples

  • Perfect for shady gardens

🌿 2. Winter Heather (Calluna / Erica):

  • Evergreen, colourful, low-maintenance

  • Great for borders and pots

🌿 3. Skimmia Japonica:

  • Evergreen shrub

  • Beautiful red berries and scented flowers

  • Brilliant for structure in winter gardens

🌿 4. Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum):

  • Bright yellow flowers from December to early spring

  • Climbs walls, fences, or trellises

🌿5. Snowdrops (Galanthus):

  • Delicate white flowers — one of the earliest signs of spring

🌺 6. Camellia (Winter varieties):

  • Evergreen shrubs with stunning pink, red, or white blooms

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