Right now, is the best time of the year to see colors as the leaves fall and we inch towards winter. But did you know there’s plants that you can start putting in place now so that you see colors all winter long? In this blog, we’re going to go over the best plants for each zone to keep some color around your house all winter.
Before we dive in, it’s important to recognize that not every plant will do well in different zones. We’re going to breakdown which plants will do well in zones 5-8. Zone 5 receives the coldest, harshest winters, zone 6 has cold winters, zone 7 has cooler winters and zone 8 has mild winters. Each have very different plants that will thrive throughout the coldest season of the year.
Zone 5
In the coldest areas, there are going to be less plants that thrive. But three will do extremely well in cold temperatures. Boxwood is an evergreen kind of plant that will leave you with some green around your house. It will survive even snow. Heartleaf Bergenia is another good option. It’ll bloom leaves that will look dark red or purple. It’ll last the winter and will even stay stunning in the spring. Finally, Red Osier Dogwood will give the red that you may be looking for to contrast the green of the boxwood.
Zone 6
In zone 6, the winters are still going to be cold. But unlike zone 5, there will be more options for you to choose from. But these three will do the best to keep everyone looking. Winterberry Holly will grow bright red berries that will keep their color all winter. Not only that, but they’ll look beautiful next to Heuchera, which will bloom in all sorts of different shades, including burgundy and lime. The final plant is witch hazel, which will give you some orange and yellow blooms in the late winter.
Zone 7
As we continue to bounce around zones, we’ll getting warmer. In cool winters, there are many plants that can survive including helleborus orientalis. These colorful flowers will give you some pink and purple shades that will be beautiful around your home. But they thrive in partially shaded areas, so keep that in mind. Ornamental kale & cabbage is another great option that will give you a ton of color, including purple and green. Finally, red twig dogwood will give you some red to mix in so that you have a ton of different shades to highlight your home.
Zone 8
In zone 8, you’re going to be able to have the most color. So, plant things like Camellia japonica that will give you some nice rose-like flowers from November to February. From pink to white, they’ll give you some pretty, light colors. Pansies & violas will shrug off frost really well, but these are best placed in pots near your door or in garden beds. Nandina domestica will give you some evergreen foliage that will turn red and also produce some berries. All of these are good options to keep color going all winter.
In conclusion, there is so much you can do to keep your house colorful even in the winter. If you’re interested in selling, this could attract buyers to your home before they even step in the door. For more insight, reach out to a Howard Hanna agent to get started today.
