What to plant in fall for a thriving ornamental winter garden
As your spring and summer blooms retreat during the chilly fall season, your garden can start to look a little dreary. Add these evergreen plants to your garden in autumn for a burst of color throughout the snowy season.
1. Winterberry Holly
As the name suggests, winterberry holly thrives throughout the winter, producing dark orange berries that attract birds to your garden. Plant winterberry in the fall to enjoy this glossy-leafed plant for the rest of the year.
Buy it here: NatureHills Little Goblin Orange Winterberry Holly, $99
2. Hellebores
Hellebores will brighten up your garden come mid to late winter. These stunning perennials have a delicate appearance but are tough enough to withstand cold temperatures.
Buy it here: Burpee Hellebore Ivory Prince, $22
3. Winter Aconite
Winter aconite, also known as winter buttercups, provides a bright pop of yellow that wakes up dormant winter gardens. Plant the bulbs in the fall to enjoy late winter and early spring blooms.
Buy it here: Blooming Bulb Winter Aconite, 25 Bulbs, $10.42
4. Camellia
Camellia is a striking evergreen shrub that can grow an impressive five to eight feet tall and four to five feet wide. The shrub produces large, pink blooms in the winter, breathing some life into icy gardens.
Buy it here: Lots of Plants Winter’s Interlude Camellia, $78
5. Japanese Sky Pencil Holly
Sky Pencil Holly is a striking narrow ornamental shrub that can add some height to your winter garden. Plant it in the fall to enjoy pretty purple berries on female plants, dark green foliage through the winter, and dainty white flowers in early spring.
Buy it here: My Perfect Plants Sky Pencil Holly, $19
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