How long winter lasts with severe frosts, piercing winds and snowfalls! And sometimes it torments us with slush, gray and dull days. At this time, it is especially pleasant to receive a bouquet from a loved one. Of course, they are not as bright as in spring or summer, but when the weather is bad outside, they are especially expensive.
Roses
You can't say that roses are exclusively winter flowers. With their strict and refined beauty, they delight us throughout the year. They are loved by both very young girls and ladies of mature age. Diverse shades (from white to almost black), exquisite flower shape, delicate aroma - all this can surprise any person. And unusual blue and green rosebuds look especially impressive in winter.
Chrysanthemums
On severe frosty days, bright chrysanthemums look especially tender and reverent. Pink and yellow, blue and burgundy are the most popular winter flowers today. What plants can complement a bouquet of chrysanthemums? The correct shape of this flower allows you to combineit with roses and greenery.
Irises
Another common winter flowers in recent years, photos of which often adorn the covers of floriculture publications, are irises. Gray and gloomy everyday life will be colored with bright emotions at the sight of these ideal asymmetric shapes and unusual combinations of a spectrum of shades. These flowers are amazing. Irises are always relevant, but especially on a cold winter evening.
Indoor winter flowers
Giving a bouquet can certainly cheer you up. But indoor winter flowers bring special joy. After all, when a blizzard rages outside the window, their delicate petals are an unexpected and slightly exciting sight. When a flower blooms at this time, it seems that the room becomes brighter and happier. What plants can give you such a holiday?
Camellia
Winter flowers in the house are always a holiday. Camellia japonica is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful indoor plants. It blooms in winter - from November to March. Although in different varieties this period may be slightly shifted in one direction or another. Therefore, if you want a camellia to bloom next to the New Year tree, when buying a plant, be interested in its variety and growing characteristics.
Camellia loves light, so for active winter flowering, provide the plant with additional lighting.
Orchid
You can't take your eyes off these flowers. The orchid is a world-famous beauty and sophistication. These winters are bloomingflowers (photo you see below) for several months. Orchid is a symbol of harmony and grace, charm and luxury. Equally appropriate, it looks both in the living room and in the bedroom.
Orchids prefer diffused light, so it is better to put them not on the windowsill, but on a bedside table or chest of drawers. These flowers are very easy to care for, although they are quite exotic for us. Many types of orchids bloom in winter. Stephanotis, cymbidium and phalaenopsis are among them. But, like the camellia, this plant needs light in winter to form flower buds.
Azalea
Another gorgeous winter flower. They belong to the genus Rhododendrons. Under natural conditions, they are found in China, India, in the mountains of the Caucasus. This evergreen shrub resembles a miniature tree, which is literally strewn with many magnificent buds from white to deep red during flowering.
In China, this plant symbolizes prosperity and long life. Azalea prefers a cool, but at the same time sunny place and does not tolerate drafts at all.
Cyclamen
Cyclamen blooms in winter. This plant should be bought in the fall, choosing a specimen with a large number of buds. Cyclamen is quite demanding. In order for it to actively grow and develop, it needs a cool temperature - no higher than + 15 ° C. A warmer temperature will serve as a signal for him to prepare for rest.
Cyclamens love bright but diffused light,direct rays of the sun are contraindicated for them, since they often cause burns on the leaves. During the formation of buds and flowering, the plant requires regular, moderate watering (no more than twice a week). Since these are tuber-root plants, it is better to water them in a pan to prevent the tuber from rotting. Spraying the flower is not recommended.
Cyclomenes bloom from early autumn to late spring, and in the summer they rest, shedding their leaves completely.
Bromeliads
These winter flowers come from South America. Naturally, their life cycle is shifted, their buds bloom in winter. They bloom once in a lifetime. Getting the next plant is not easy. Shoots should be separated from the mother flower and grown.
Zygocactus
These beautiful winter flowers belong to the cactus family. This plant is often called in our country a Decembrist, a barbaric flower, a Christmas cactus. It blooms for a long time and abundantly (usually until the end of January). For active growth, the zygocactus requires a bright place, but without direct sunlight. In spring and summer, the plant must be placed in partial shade, and during the formation of buds and flowering - on the southern windowsills. The optimal temperature is considered to be from +17 to +30 degrees.
The plant needs high humidity (constant), so it should be sprayed with warm water. After the appearance of the first buds and until the end of flowering, watering is plentiful, the soil should always be moist, and from April to early autumn it is watered only asdrying of the top layer of the earth. Since autumn, the plant is kept in cool and dry conditions.
