Top 10 Flowering Plants to Buy in Winter
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It's the ideal time to add the beauty of flowering plants to your yard as the cool, bright sunshine of Indian winters rolls in. We'll look at some of the greatest flowering plants for Indian winters in this guide, which will liven up your outside area and provide charm during this lovely time of year. Some flowers in India's wintertime embrace the cold and add color to the landscape. Gardens are made more beautiful by these robust perennial flowers. Selecting the appropriate ones entails picking hardy varieties that tolerate cold temperatures:
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Gazania
This perennial plant has lovely flowers that resemble daisies. These vividly colorful winter blossoms in India are the most exquisite sight on bleak winter mornings. They benefit greatly from the winter sun since they need direct sunshine. You can purchase pre-potted plants at the local nursery or start them from seed.
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Marigold
In India, these are the most widely available and manageable flowering plants. There are 33 species of this plant, and they are available in a wide range of colors, including yellow, white, gold, copper, orange, red, and blended colors. The nicest thing about these winter flowering plants in India is that they can be grown from seeds or cuttings, and they do well in most environments (well, not too hot).
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Celosia
These flowering plants, which are currently found in North and South America, England, and the arid slopes of Africa and India, are thought to have originated from these regions. The name "cockscomb" comes from the belief that the flower clusters resemble a rooster's comb. The colors of flowers include pink, yellow, orange, red, and gold. These flowers are easy to cultivate from seeds in India's winter months, provided they have access to sunlight and well-hydrated soil.
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Calendula
In India, this flower is frequently utilized as a sacred blossom and is used to embellish monuments. It is well recognized for its therapeutic benefits as well. It is a common ingredient in mouthwash, lotions, shampoos, and other products. It grows easily and needs minimal attention.
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Ixora
Ixora is one of the most widely used plants for summer gardens. The predominant colors of the plants are bright orange, yellow, and red. They are favored by many gardeners due to their ease of maintenance and growth. With more than 500 species, Ixora blooms most often in the summer and sometimes even in the winter. In fact, one kind of it, Ixora coccinea, blooms in the winter. Native to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Southern India, Ixora coccinea is a relative of the summer-blooming Ixora. It's one of the most blooming shrubs in South Florida. There are two sizes available: tall and dwarf. The flower is used as an astringent and to treat dysentery.
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Lantana
Lantana is categorized as a shrub even though it looks like a vine and has big, vivid leaves. They come in a multitude of colors, including red, white, yellow, orange, and purple, among others. These colors can be combined to create a bicolored effect that will only improve the garden's overall appeal. Although they generate gorgeous leaves, these winter seasonal flowers in India don't smell as good as they seem.
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Kalanchoe
The highly vivid, crisp hues of kalanchoe include yellow, red, pink, orange, and white. Kalanchoe always flowers in bunches, giving the garden lots of small bouquets of vibrantly colored plants. The plant requires very little maintenance and can grow up to 12 inches in height. All you have to do to get started is give the plant lots of light and potting mix that drains properly.
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Snapdragons
Snapdragons are also known as antirrhinum and dragon flowers because of their striking resemblance to the face of a dragon at times. The snapdragon plant is multicolored and prefers colder climates to flourish in. Depending on the kind, these plants, which are native to North America and Europe but may also be grown in India, can grow up to 48 inches in height. They are used to treat ulcers and tumors. They are both resolvents and stimulants, mainly used to treat inflammation in all its manifestations.
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Milii
In several cultures, Milii is also known as the Christ plant or Christ thorn. Several botanists have found that, while being native to Madagascar, this plant also grows well in India. Therefore, milii can be grown throughout the country in regions with mild temperatures and rich, moist soil. The naturally tiny blossoms on this plant provide a kind of unique experience for the gardener. Because milii plants usually don't need much upkeep, caring for these winter-blooming beauties is rarely a challenging endeavor.
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Phlox
Phlox cultivars that bloom in the winter add a captivating and fragrant touch to gardens. These perennials, which come in a variety of hues, make gorgeous accent pieces or ground covers. Their ability to withstand colder temperatures makes them the preferred option for enhancing Indian winter landscapes with bursts of color and scent.