Dead and forgotten? Far from it! These perennials have a life cycle that barely lasts a few years. Most of them bloom in the first few years of planting itself—and then they perish! So, what’s the point in growing such short-lived specimens? Won’t it mean more work? You have the questions, and we have the answers!
10 Cool Season Flowers That Love Chilly Weather
16.08.2024 - 13:59 / balconygardenweb.com / Ralph Astley
While most plants struggle to survive when it’s time for frost, these ones thrive! So, as you layer up in wool and fur and ready your fireplace, these plants shed their shyness and burst into the prettiest blooms in fall; some of these even continue their show in winter! We present to you the best cool-season flowers that love chilly weather. Dig in!
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Starting off the list is calendula! This perennial herb rides against the tide, preferring to open up and show off its blooms only when the weather gets cool. It can even tolerate slight frost but will likely perish in harsh winters. You’ll find its bright orange and yellow-petalled blooms emerge in late fall and spring.
Along with cool temperatures (below 85 F or 29 C), calendula also needs full to partial sun and well-drained soil. Find out what it smells like here.
Botanical Name: Viola tricolor
Grown as annuals, winter pansy varieties are especially cold-hardy, surviving single-digit temperatures. They will freeze but not die! However, they don’t like constant exposure to frost. Blooming from fall through winter till spring, they appear in a range of hues, including purple, yellow, and blue.
Pansies prefer rich, moist soil and do best in areas with partial to full sun.
Botanical Name: Primula vulgaris
Primroses flourish in cold seasons and can even handle light frost, brightening up gardens in early spring. These flowers are small and dainty usually around 1-2 inches wide and come in bright pinks, yellows, and purples.
In cold winters, you can shelter the plants from frost, use a cover to keep them insulated, or plant them in raised beds with mulch and other heaty materials on the soil. They grow well in moist, well-drained, loamy to sandy
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