While many of us are already thinking about Christmas , now is the ideal time to consider winter plants and get stuck into some gardening while the soil is still warm and before the frost sets in. The main issue with winter gardens is that they can appear one-dimensional and dull due to a lack of colour and plant life at this time of year. It might be tempting to neglect your garden during the winter months, but this can actually make gardening more difficult come springtime.
To help avoid this and make things easier for gardeners, the experts at Hayloft have shared a few plants you can start growing now to add some colour to your garden this winter. 1. Hellebores While many plants tend to hibernate during winter, these plants can "bring a magical touch" to your garden with their "luxuriant blousy blooms and abundant evergreen foliage".
They may look delicate, but don't be deceived - these are "sturdy plants" that "will survive the cold temperatures of winter" and remain "awe-inspiring". 2. Cornus If you're looking for something to really "add a vibrant punch of colour" to your winter garden, then cornus is the plant for you with its fiery-coloured bark.
This plant is "incredibly easy to grow" and its striking colour instantly adds shape and form to any garden it's planted in, reports the Express . 3. Camellia Camellias are a much sought-after, "low maintenance and extremely hardy" shrub that's perfect for planting in a pot or a border.
Garden experts have revealed that a win.