With shades of pink, purple, red, and white, cyclamen has a sweet scent and small blooms that burst forth in colder months. It prefers acidic soil and likes it to be moist but well-draining soil. During the summer season, the plant goes dormant, but with good care, it will reappear and rebloom in winter. According to our experts, cyclamen like bright indirect light and are often kept as potted houseplants if not in the garden.
Snowdrops
These winter bloomers are one of the first flowers you’ll see appear in the garden. “They bloom between February and March and are very easy to grow,” says Mathis. Producing stems between four and six inches tall, snowdrops appear like small pops of color. According to Mathis, bulbs need to be planted in the fall in a location with shade or partial shade and well-draining soil. “Snowdrops do best when planted at the base of trees or shrubs,” she adds. Plant your snowdrop bulbs four to six inches deep and water regularly. Alternatively, if you want to keep snowdrops as a cut flower indoors, Mathis recommends searing the stems for 10 seconds in boiling water then placing them immediately into cold water. “Keep blooms away from heat sources to increase their vase life and to avoid wilt,” she adds.
Daffodil
