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Our Favorite February Plants
Introduction
February is a great month for gardening, as there are many plants that are in bloom. Here are some of our favorites, chosen by the Gardeners’ World team and other gardening experts.
Shrubs
- Loropetalum: This shrub has showy evergreen foliage and eye-catching pink and white blooms in winter.
- Daphne bholua ‘Jacqueline Postill’: This plant is perfect for a pot and has beautiful, highly scented pink flowers.
- Rhododendron dauricum: This deciduous rhododendron has small, aromatic foliage and purple flowers in mid-winter.
Houseplants
- Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum (Tree Philodendron): This plant adds tropical drama to a room with its large, glossy foliage.
Bulbs
- Crocus tommasinianus: These crocuses form huge mauve carpets and are great for naturalizing in lawns.
Other Plants
- Forsythia: This shrub has vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in late winter.
- Phlomis russeliana (Turkish Sage): This plant has weird seedheads in winter that resemble mushrooms on a kebab stick.
- Snowdrops: These delicate flowers are a welcome sign of spring and are best viewed from the ground up.
- Hazel: This plant has wonderful catkins that bloom in February.
Conclusion
These are just a few of our favorite February plants. With so many beautiful options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect ones to add to your garden or home.
