Once the spring season is over, it is perhaps the most difficult time of the year for our plants, which must adapt to the temperatures that are beginning to drop. Those who are designing a green space can think about choosing those plants that are best adapted to the cold, those species that withstand frost or that do not suffer too much with few hours of sun.
Many shrubs are good allies to withstand the autumn and winter days as they are robust and have a good adaptation power. Some are more resistant than others, being able to keep their green leaves. The ideal is to combine these shrubs with other less resistant plants so that the garden looks beautiful throughout the year.
Shrubs without shelter
Between the best shrubs for winter is the Abelia, which in addition to looking green all year round, has beautiful white flowers, with large petals and a flared shape that give a rich aroma. This shrub is not only resistant to cold but is also very practical as it does not require much care. You can have several plants in different corners of the garden since it is multiplied with cuttings easily and quickly.
But if you look cold hardy shrubs even more colorful, the Rhododendron it will be among your favorites. The most striking thing about this species are its flowers, abundant and vibrantly colored. Unlike Abelia, before planting it you should take some care into account as it does not withstand direct sun and also needs regular watering, although always avoiding the leaves getting wet.
Options with white flowers
Many people then choose better for the Hawthorn, also known as Crataegus monogyna, since then they have a bush that is very resistant to cold but you can also leave it almost without care. In addition, during the winter it is when its small white flowers bloom that are spread throughout the bush creating a very pleasant visual effect. That is why it is used for decorative purposes during a season not used to flowers.
Another similar alternative in characteristics is the durillo, a plant that also gives white flowers in winter since it blooms four times a year, that is, in each season. This perennial plant adapts easily to the cold and if you want to keep it small it is necessary to carry out periodic pruning, otherwise it will spread until it becomes a small tree.