Here are more plants that will bring color to the winter garden to lighten the mood at this time of the year.
Winter heath
Erica carnea, Zones 5 to 7
This reliable low-growing plant will treat you to a profusion of small, urn-shaped purple-pink flowers through most of winter and into early spring. It prefers acidic soild, but it?s more tolerant than other heaths.
Why we love it: Of the plants on this list, winter heath is among the earliest bloomers. You?ll welcome the sight of its bright little flowers poking through the snow before the others arrive.
Brassica oleracea, annual
The lower temperatures plunge, the more vivid this vegetable?s colors become, while its large, lush leaves add great texture. Be sure to grow it in full sun to partial shade for best results.
Why we love it: This unusual ornamental flaunts shades of purple, green, blue, red, pink or even white.
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