What cold-hardy flower varieties are there? Recommendations for the most freeze-tolerant plants for outdoor winter
As November arrives, the weather in many places starts to turn cold. Many flowers are recommended for indoor care, but plenty of gardening enthusiasts still want to grow them outdoors! Below we recommend several flowers you can grow outdoors in autumn and winter. Let's take a look together.
Star jasmine
Star jasmine is a plant with strong low-temperature tolerance, able to withstand lows of -18 degrees, and what is also praiseworthy is that as long as the weather is not extremely cold, its flowers can still keep growing, truly creating a winter landscape without leaf drop. However, when temperatures are below zero, its leaves turn brownish-red, carrying the charm of a maple tree. In terms of care, star jasmine likes sunlight and is not afraid of cold and shade; when planting, you can choose fertile, well-draining soil. However, note that the sap of star jasmine is irritating to the skin, so when pruning be sure to wear gloves, a mask and glasses.
Clematis
Clematis is a beautiful climbing flower. In recent years there have been many varieties, with flower colors ranging from ice white to vivid pink, purple and so on. In terms of care it is very vigorous, able to tolerate lows of -25°C, and some varieties can even tolerate lows of more than -30 degrees. In terms of care, clematis briefly goes dormant each year in the hottest summer and the coldest winter; at these times there is no need to worry, and no need to give extra water and fertilizer. Later, once it produces new shoots, just care for it normally.
Chinese trumpet creeper
Chinese trumpet creeper is a climbing plant that produces fragrant flowers during its blooming period, and its blooming period is very long. In terms of care it is a plant that will grow on its own once you dig a hole and bury it, and its cold tolerance can reach around -20 degrees; even in colder Russia or the United States it can grow very well.
In terms of care, it is a particularly fast-growing plant, so it is suitable for growing at the base of a wall or beside a pillar. For daily watering, it loves to drink, and the soil is best kept moist year-round, but be careful not to frantically flood it just because it likes water; make sure no water accumulates at the bottom of the pot, to prevent root rot. Second, during the non-growing season (May-August) appropriately reduce the amount of watering.