Simply put, cold tolerant flowers are those which are able to withstand cooler garden temperatures. Unlike tender annuals, frost hardy flowers will not be damaged by frost. Learning more about growing frost hardy flowers is one of the easiest ways to extend the growing season. Gardeners will delight in flower beds bursting with color in late fall and early spring. In some climates, the best cold hardy flowers may even continue blooming throughout the winter. What flowers are winter hardy though? Alyssum: Also known as sweet alyssum, this low-growing annual is incredibly cold tolerant. Alyssum blooms well during hotter weather too, making it an excellent addition to flower beds and containers. Many gardeners suggest planting alyssum near sidewalks and paths, where its sweet fragrance can be enjoyed. Annual Phlox: Much like perennial phlox, annual phlox plants produce a profusion of clustered flowers, but on much shorter stems. Annual phlox can […]
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