A beautiful garden doesn't stop at the first frost. Hardy garden plants provide life and colour in your garden, regardless of the temperature. These plants survive frost, snow and cold winds effortlessly and retain their charm even in winter. At De Plantenboer you will find a wide range of hardy plants that make your garden attractive all year round.

Why choose hardy plants?

Hardy plants can withstand low temperatures and flower or remain green even when other plants are in retreat. They form the basis of a strong and low-maintenance garden that can withstand changing weather conditions.

Benefits of hardy garden plants:

• Weather resistant: Resistant to frost and snow.

• Long life: Grows and blooms for years without much maintenance.

• Winter structure: Stays green or retains shape, even in the colder months.

• Seasonal transition: Brings colour and life to the garden while other plants are dormant.

Popular hardy garden plants

Helleborus (Christmas rose)

• Characteristics: Blooms in winter with white, pink or purple flowers.

• Application: Perfect for borders and shady spots.

• Special feature: Blooms from December onwards and brings colour to the winter garden.

Skimmia japonica

• Characteristics: Evergreen shrub with red berries and flowers in spring.

• Application: Suitable for borders and pots.

• Special feature: Evergreen and very hardy.

Viburnum tinus (Snowball bush)

• Characteristics: White to pink flowers in the winter months.

• Application: Beautiful as a hedge or solitary shrub.

• Special feature: Provides colour and attracts pollinators in winter.

Boxwood (Palm tree)

• Characteristics: Dense, green shrub that can be pruned into shape perfectly.

• Application: Ideal for hedges and structures in the garden.

• Special feature: Remains green all year round and is very winter hardy.

Sedum (Stonecrop)

• Characteristics: Strong plant with thick leaves and pink, red or yellow flowers.

• Application: Suitable for borders and rock gardens.

• Special feature: Very drought resistant and winter hardy.

Mahonia aquifolium (Mahogany bush)

• Characteristics: Evergreen shrub with yellow flowers in winter and spring.

• Application: Beautiful in borders or as a solitary shrub.

• Special feature: Blooms in the coldest months and attracts bees.

Euonymus fortunei (Cardinal's hat)

• Characteristics: Evergreen plant with green or variegated leaves.

• Application: Ground cover or climbing plant.

• Special feature: Remains green in winter and provides structure.

Ilex aquifolium (Holly)

• Characteristics: Dark green, glossy leaves with red berries in winter.

• Application: Ideal for hedges or as a solitary plant.

• Special feature: Winter hardy and symbolic for the holidays.

Camellia japonica

• Characteristics: Evergreen shrub with large flowers in early spring.

• Application: Perfect for sheltered spots and borders.

• Special feature: Blooms early and brings colour to the garden.

Heuchera (Purple Bells)

• Characteristics: Decorative foliage in various shades of red, purple to green.

• Application: Beautiful in pots, borders and as an edging plant.

• Special feature: Evergreen and very resistant to cold.

Plants for borders, pots and flower beds in winter

Borders: Fill your borders with hardy shrubs such as viburnum, skimmia and helleborus for colour in winter.

Pots and containers: Heuchera and boxwood are ideal for pots and will remain beautiful on your patio or balcony even in winter.

Borders: Use ground covers such as cardinal's hat and sedum to keep shady spots lively in winter.

Tips for a winter-hardy garden

Combine evergreens with bloomers: Mix plants such as boxwood and holly with winter-flowering species such as helleborus for a lively garden.

Protection from extreme frost: Although many plants are hardy, you can protect them from severe frost with mulch or fleece.

Mulch your borders: This keeps the roots warm and prevents the soil from drying out.

Grouping in pots: Place hardy potted plants together for an attractive and colourful patio.

Prune in spring: Cut away dead branches after winter to encourage new growth.

Why buy hardy plants from De Plantenboer?

At De Plantenboer you will find a wide range of high-quality hardy plants. Our plants are delivered directly from the grower and are perfectly prepared for cold weather conditions. Whether you have a small garden or want to fill a large landscape, we offer the right plants to make your garden shine in every season.

Make your garden a year-round paradise with hardy plants . Order from De Plantenboer today and enjoy greenery, even in winter!