Elevate Your Garden with Winter Colour

10 Jul, 2024

It's easy for the garden to shine in spring, summer and autumn - but winter doesn't have to be grey and gloomy! With the right plants and a few clever tips, your outdoor space can be just as beautiful during the colder months.

Design Tips for Winter Gardens

Adding winter colour is one of the easiest ways to lift your spirits on those chilly days. Whether you're after bold statement shrubs, soft floral accents or vibrant pot plants, there's something to suit every garden - big or small, sunny or shaded.

Layer Up

Mix plant heights and textures to create visual interest

Play with pots

Use containers to move colour where it's needed most - by the front door, on the deck, or along a path

Fragrance counts too

Look for plants like Boronia to bring scent as well as colour to your space.

Think structure

Evergreens and shrubs add year-round form that holds the garden together in winter

With a little planning , your garden can stay alive with colour, texture and joy - even in the depths of winter. So pop on your gumboots, grab your towel, and plant a little happiness this season

Our Top Picks For Winter Colour

Pansies

Loved for their bright, happy faces and long flowering season, pansies are a winter staple. Great in containers, garden beds or hanging baskets.

Tip: deadhead regularly to keep them blooming.

Hellebores

Also known as 'winter roses', Hellebores bring vibrant colour to your garden throughout the cooler months. They are a food source for bees during winter and look spectacular when planted under deciduous trees.

Cyclamen

With their easy-care nature and beautiful blooms from early autumn through spring, Cyclamen will fi ll your garden and patio with stunning shades of red, white, pink and purple.

Leucadendron

If you're looking for easy-care winter colour, Leucadendrons are an excellent choice. With colourful foliage and blooms in pinks, reds, oranges and yellow, Leucadendron add a striking and unique vibe to your garden.

Nandina

Often referred to as ‘heavenly bamboo’, Nandina are ideal for brightening up your garden. These evergreen shrubs are hardy, low maintenance, and many varieties darken in colour to a deep red as the temperature drops!

Heuchera

Commonly known as ‘coral bells’, Heuchera are evergreen perennials with stunning foliage and dainty bell-like flowers. Foliage ranges from deep purples and rich greens to silvery hues.

Rhododendron

These every green beauties deliver vibrant blooms and make a striking feature in any winter garden. With a wide range of colours and sizes, Rhododendrons are perfect for creating dramatic, eye-catching displays.

Azaleas

These low-growing shrubs burst into colourful bloom from late winter through to early summer. Perfect for Japanese-style gardens or shady spots that need a little extra cheer.

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