Crocuses
Martin Ruegner//Getty ImagesSweet little flowers pop their heads up in late winter to early spring. These bulbs—actually called "corms"—do tend to attract rodents, so plant these alongside other less-tasty types of bulbs, such as hyacinths and daffodils, that rodents tend to ignore.
2Cyclamen
Hiroshi Watanabe//Getty ImagesYou might recognize these as a houseplant, but they're actually perennials that do well as ground covers. They like to be under deciduous trees so they can soak up winter sun but be protected from summer's heat.
3Camellia
Jacky Parker Photography//Getty ImagesThis evergreen shrub has exquisite blooms in late winter to early spring. There are many different varieties that bloom throughout the year, so be sure you're buying one that is a winter-blooming type.
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4Daffodils
Steve Satushek//Getty ImagesDaffodils are usually seen as one of the first signs of spring, but, depending where you live, they will begin popping up as early as February. Don't worry about snow or freezing temperatures harming the foliage, they're extremely cold hardy.
5Snowdrops
firemanYU//Getty ImagesSnowdrops are charming, ethereal, perennial flowers that require very little maintenance, are able to carpet the ground when they become established, and bloom in winter as early as January or February, depending on where you live.
Read more: How to Care for Snowdrops.
6Ornamental Cabbage and Kale
DigiPub//Getty ImagesThe gorgeous, frilly heads of these showy plants last most of the winter in mild climates and well into late fall in cold areas of the country. They come in many different colors and forms.
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7Daphne Shrub
Jacky Parker Photography//Getty Images8Winter Jasmine
6214830162037583//Getty ImagesThis shrub has pretty, yellow flowers on arching branches in late winter. It doesn’t have a fragrance like other types of jasmine, but it does offer a bright splash of winter color in mild climates.
9Winterberry Holly
AlpamayoPhoto//Getty ImagesThis shrub bursts with bright red berries that add cheery color to the winter landscape. Some types are deciduous, while others are evergreen, retaining their leaves. No matter what kind, the gorgeous berries really pop against a field of snow. Plant both a "female" and "male" plant for pollination and the formation of berries.
How to Grow and Care for a Holly Bush
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10Mahonia
Flavio Vallenari//Getty ImagesLarge sprays of fragrant yellow flowers appear in late fall to early winter on this evergreen shrub.
11Hellebores
Wirestock//Getty ImagesThese stunning flowers, also known as Lenten roses, bloom in early winter in mild climates and late winter in cold regions. Even though they appear delicate, they’re undemanding and super cold-hardy.
12Pieris Japonica
Masahiro Makino//Getty ImagesThis lesser-known evergreen shrub produces gorgeous white or pink blooms in late winter and early spring that last for a few weeks. It's a must-have for early spring color.
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13Violas
kororokerokero//Getty ImagesThe brightly colored, charming little “faces” of violas are a welcome sight on chilly mornings. In mild climates, they’ll last all winter long. Many types technically are annuals but they self-seed freely, so they'll often pop up again next year on their own.
Read more: How to Grow African Violets for Year-Round Blooms
14Dutchman's Breeches
randimal//Getty ImagesWhee! These tiny flowers, which bloom around the same time as crocuses and winter aconite, look like a pair of pants drying in the wind. Plant at front of border in groups for best effect.
15Pansies
Cavan Images//Getty ImagesLike their relatives, violas, pansies offer brilliant color in early spring. They’ll survive a light frost and bloom for most of the winter in mild climates.
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16Spring Snowflakes
imageBROKER/Reinhard Holzl//Getty ImagesTiny drooping white flowers appear in late winter to early spring, sometimes while there’s still snow (yes, that’s how they got their name!). Plant a bunch of them for the best effect.
17Winter Heath
Volha Halkouskaya//Getty ImagesA small evergreen plant with tiny, pink blossoms, heath blooms for weeks and weeks, anytime from January to March. It might even bloom beneath the snow! Make sure you get the winter-blooming variety, as other types flower in summer.
18Pussy Willow
Karl Ander Adami//Getty ImagesThe little fuzzy flowers (called catkins!) on these shrubs aren’t bright and showy like a lot of winter bloomers. But they're adorable anyhow! They make great cuts stems to brighten up your kitchen table.
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19Witch Hazel
kororokerokero//Getty ImagesWispy-looking flowers appear on bare branches in February or March on this shrub, even in the coldest climates. Look for a winter-flowering variety, as there are many different kinds.
20English Primroses
AlbyDeTweede//Getty ImagesWhile some varieties bloom in spring or summer, English primroses bloom in late winter. Their unexpected bursts of color in white, cream, hot pinks, purples and yellows are a welcome show of spring just when you need it most.
Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
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