Which Winter Flowers Make Good Hanging Basket Fillers?

While winter is often associated with hibernation and dormancy in the garden, there are still a number of flowers that can awaken hanging christmas gift baskets and planters with their colors and charm even in the coldest months. Like magic, certain blooms seem unbothered by Old Man Winter and instead greet each frosty morning with new buds ready to burst. Let’s get started.

Pansy

Pansies are one of the best choices for winter flower arrangements because they thrive in cooler temperatures and are really hardy. They come in so many different colors too - you can find purple, yellow, white, orange, and more. Pansies will continue to flower for a long time in winter as long as the basket is kept in a sunny spot sheltered from harsh winds or frost. Another bonus of pansies is that they also come in different sizes, so you can mix larger ones with smaller ones to add visual interest to your hanging basket.

Viola

These flowers bloom in winter and are very similar to pansies but tend to be a bit smaller. They also come in a variety of beautiful colors and, just like pansies, violas do well in winter weather conditions. Violas have a nice sweet fragrance too. You can't go wrong with adding some violas to your hanging basket - they will trail over the sides and spill out for a gorgeous look.

Snapdragon

Snapdragons are an exciting option from any local florist in Bogota NJ because they actually look like little dragons! Their colorful mouths will open and close depending on the weather. Snapdragons come in pink, red, orange, yellow, and white colors. They may not bloom quite as continuously as pansies or violas over winter, but the unique flowers are sure to draw attention. Make sure to choose a variety labeled as being winter-hardy.

Ornamental cabbage and kale

Ornamental cabbage and kale are excellent hardy fillers that also add vibrant colors and textures. You'll find them in shades of purple, blueish-green and red at a nearby Little Ferry NJ florist. Their ruffled and bumpy leaves make them stand out in the garden or in a hanging basket. Ornamental cabbages and kale hold their colors late into winter before the leaves eventually fade. They're a fun annual alternative to traditional flowers for your next winter flower delivery in Bogota NJ.

Cyclamen

Cyclamen has heart-shaped green leaves splotched with white veins and tubular flowers in pinks, reds or whites that peek out from the center. Cyclamen prefer partial shade so be sure your hanging basket gets morning sun but is protected from harsh midday sunlight which could scorch the delicate blooms. Cyclamen will reward you with continually appearing new flowers right through the winter season.

Ivy, sedum, and creeping Jenny

For trailing versatility, consider adding some ivy, sedum, creeping jenny, or English ivy. These trailing plants will spill beautifully over the sides of any gift baskets for christmas while also mingling attractively with your chosen winter blooms. They act as excellent fillers that last well into springtime and beyond. Ivy, sedum, and creeping jenny come in a variety of colors too like yellow, red, pink and green. They don't bloom heavily but their glossy lush foliage makes a nice backdrop for your flowering combos.

If you would like to get started on your own winter wonderland in bloom, check out Encke Flowers. Simply browse our winter flower bouquets and christmas tree baskets online, place your order and your own hanging garden gift will soon be on its way to cast some color-changing magic.