Winter Flowers

Winter flowers bloom when most gardens are asleep. Some, like hellebores and hardy cyclamen, open their petals outdoors in the cold months and can even shrug off frost and snow. Others, like amaryllis and African violets, brighten windowsills indoors during the darkest weeks, which is why they are popular holiday gifts.

This collection covers flowers that bring color from December to February, including January favorites like freesias and acacia and late-winter shrubs such as forsythia. Each guide shares growing tips for cold-season gardens and indoor pots, along with the symbolism and history behind every bloom.