The cyclamen is a beautiful specimen that blooms in winter and is not afraid of low temperatures. We are talking about a species that has given rise to numerous varieties of large flowers that have different colours. We often find it in the apartment, especially during the winter months as, in addition to its pleasant shades, it is easy to grow and maintain. Remember that to have it flower during the winter months you need to sow it between August and September. Typically after 6-10 weeks the first seedlings will flower. Once the plants have grown you can transplant them into 5-6 cm pots. They can be kept on the balcony throughout the winter or in particularly cool areas of the house.
Think about how a wonderful basket of cyclamen can adorn the your home and give it color all winter long!
In our blog we have already talked about heather, as a plant that particularly loves harsh climates. Did you know that heather, in addition to being beautiful, is a plant that is good for you? According to natural medicine, heather has various beneficial properties, in particular it is excellent for rheumatism. As with cyclamens we can say that it is a very decorative and versatile plant that lends itself both to cultivation in the garden and within domestic environments. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is an evergreen plant. Generally it blooms when temperatures are between 7° and 10° and survives easily during the winter season. Indeed, if you have a balcony you can easily place it in plain sight! Choose an open and sunny space, so your heather will always be in excellent health. Furthermore, it is one of the most beautiful and refinements that nature offers us. Its color shades cheer us up during all seasons. Discover the heather in our basket of flowering plants!
We have recently spent the Christmas holidays and hellebore is one of the plants par excellence of winter. Its name is also Christmas Rose due to its shape particularly similar to that of the rose itself. The plant it grows with a compact tuft that can reach up to 25-30 cm and has foliage made up of large white palmate leaves. These are also plants that are undemanding and do not require special care. They are perfect for a garden and excellent for the balcony. Furthermore, if you want to give a bouquet of cut hellebore flowers, you will make an excellent choice because they can be kept in a vase with water for at least two weeks! If you are looking for an elegant winter flower, order hellebore on our website
One last tip: remember that even in winter plants always need a certain amount of water! Continue watering them, but in moderation, to prevent the water from freezing and compromising the health of your flowers.