Winter Flowering Plants & Trees

Winter flowers bring a much-needed splash of colour to your garden during the colder months, whether you plant them in borders, containers or even hanging baskets.

From climbers like winter clematis to hardy winter perennials including hellebores and camellias, there are a surprising number of plants that bloom and grow in winter. Some even benefit pollinators like winter bumblebees! Explore our collection of the best winter flowering plants for a vibrant outdoor space all year round.

 

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  • Pink Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    From ÂŁ38

    Pink Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea'

    Flowers to brighten up winter

    • Elegant spreading tree
    • Ideal for small spaces, growing to 3x3m
    • Dark pink buds softening to light pink
    • Blossoms in November-March

    4 options available

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  • Water Hawthorn | Aponogeton distachyos Pond Plants
    From ÂŁ18
    From ÂŁ18

    Water Hawthorn | Aponogeton distachyos

    The most sumptuous scent

    • Floating white, vanilla-scented blooms
    • Zone 3 - Deep water
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from March to May (and in autumn)

    4 options available

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  • Winter Jasmine | Jasminum nudiflorum Climbing Plants
    From ÂŁ20
    ÂŁ30 From ÂŁ20

    Winter Jasmine | Jasminum nudiflorum

    What blooms in winter? This guy!

    • Lemon-yellow flowers on green stems
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Happy in both full sun and partial shade
    • Flowers from January to March

    2 options available

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  • Makrut Lime Tree | Citrus hystrix Soft Fruit
    From ÂŁ22
    ÂŁ30 From ÂŁ22

    Kaffir Lime Tree | Citrus hystrix

    Zest to impress

    • Intensely fragrant, citrusy taste
    • Self-fertile (no cross-pollination needed)
    • Add the leaves and zest to Thai curries
    • Harvest the fruit and leaves all year round

    1 option available

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  • Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta' Ornamental Trees
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    ÂŁ36 From ÂŁ28

    Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

    Unmatched ornamental value

    • Spreading, well-branched tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Chartreuse leaves and pendulous catkins
    • Contorted branches twist and corkscrew

    1 option available

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  • Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree Ornamental Trees
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    ÂŁ50 From ÂŁ45

    Ginkgo Biloba | Maidenhair Tree

    Older than the dinosaurs

    • Conical, columnar tree (spreading with age)
    • Large tree – grows up to 10m
    • Distinctive deciduous, fan-shaped leaves
    • Incredible golden autumn colour

    3 options available

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  • Purple Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' Ornamental Trees
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    ÂŁ35 From ÂŁ28

    Purple Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'

    Gloriously twisted stems

    • Wonderful spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Contorted branches and burgundy foliage
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    3 options available

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  • Patio Loropetalum Tree | Loropetalum 'Fire Dance' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ25
    ÂŁ40 From ÂŁ25

    Patio Loropetalum Tree | Loropetalum 'Fire Dance'

    A riot of red-purple flames

    • Bushy patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.2m
    • Burgundy, evergreen leaves and pink flowers
    • Suitable for pots

    1 option available

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  • Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas Shrubs
    From ÂŁ3
    ÂŁ5 From ÂŁ3

    Cherry Dogwood Hedging | Cornus mas

    Sunshine in February

    • Yellow flowers, red berries & autumn colour
    • Colour, impact & wildlife all year
    • Fast growth rate - 40-60cm per year
    • Grows up to 5m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

    2 options available

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  • Small Pink Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Okame' Ornamental Trees
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    ÂŁ38 From ÂŁ36

    Small Pink Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Okame'

    Among the first cherries to bloom

    • Classically bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 4m
    • Single, punchy pink blooms
    • Blossoms from late February

    1 option available

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  • Purpurea' Filbert Tree | Purple Filbert Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ60 From ÂŁ55

    Purple Hazelnut Tree | Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'

    Striking purple-leaved nut tree

    • Rich and complex flavour profile
    • Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Roast, chop and add to muesli
    • Harvest from the end of August

    1 option available

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  • Rote Zellernuss' Filbert Tree | Red Filbert Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ22
    ÂŁ28 From ÂŁ22

    Red Hazelnut Tree | Corylus avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'

    Bold foliage, fab filbert taste

    • Mild, delicate and balanced flavour
    • Striking, colour-changing leaves
    • Toast with a dash of sea salt or eat fresh
    • Harvest from September

    3 options available

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  • Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Bella' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ50

    Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Bella'

    Compact and oh-so-colourful

    • Bushy, often multi-stemmed tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Red spring flowers and colour-changing leaves
    • Ornamental flaky bark in winter

    1 option available

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  • Patio Viburnum 'Eve Price' | Viburnum tinus Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ25
    ÂŁ35 From ÂŁ25

    Patio Viburnum Tree | Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price'

    Evergreen wildlife magnet

    • Upright patio tree with a bushy habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Glossy leaves, white flowers, blue berries
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    1 option available

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  • Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis 'Robijn' Trained Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ60
    From ÂŁ60

    Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis 'Robijn'

    Amazing flowers, delectable nuts

    • Sweet, crunchy and moreish
    • Self fertile (no pollinating partner needed)
    • Toast and use in cookies and muffins
    • Harvest from the end of August

    1 option available

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  • 'Southampton Selection' Sloe Tree Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ45 ÂŁ35

    'Southampton Selection' Sloe Tree

    Grow your own sloe gin!

    • A tartness that's perfect for jams
    • Brilliant for wildlife and pollinators
    • Essential for sloe gin and hedgerow jelly!
    • Harvest from October

    1 option available

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  • Common Alder Hedging | Alnus glutinosa Shrubs
    ÂŁ4
    ÂŁ6 ÂŁ4

    Common Alder Hedging | Alnus glutinosa

    Hardy wildlife magnet

    • Dense foliage, long catkins and cones
    • Supports over 90 wildlife species
    • Fast growth rate - over 60cm per year
    • Grows up to 5m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

    1 option available

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  • Grey Alder Hedging | Alnus incana Shrubs
    ÂŁ4
    ÂŁ7 ÂŁ4

    Grey Alder Hedging | Alnus incana

    Super hardy screening

    • Spring catkins and autumn cones
    • Great for screening in wet and windy spots
    • Fast growth rate - over 60cm per year
    • Grows up to 8m or keep trimmed at 1-5m

    1 option available

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  • Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica Ornamental Trees
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    ÂŁ175 From ÂŁ150

    Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica

    An all-round architectural star

    • Colourful, wide-spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Bright green leaves turn fiery in autumn
    • Arguably the very best tree for autumn colour

    1 option available

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  • Eureka Lemon Tree | 4 Seasons Lemon | Grafted Mini-Stem Soft Fruit
    From ÂŁ25
    From ÂŁ25

    Grafted Patio Lemon Tree | 4 Seasons Lemon

    Zingy lemons all year round

    • Evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers
    • Grafted for stronger growth
    • Make the best lemon meringue pie!
    • Fresh, zesty fruits throughout the year

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Tahiti' Patio Lime Tree Trained Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ65 ÂŁ50

    Tahiti Patio Lime Tree

    Zesty limes from your own patio!

    • Punchy acidity with subtle citrus flavour
    • Glorious, glossy foliage and fragrant flowers
    • Use in G&Ts and key lime pie!
    • Known to fruit throughout the year

    Currently out of stock

  • Vranja Quince Tree Fruit Trees
    From ÂŁ36
    From ÂŁ36

    'Vranja' Quince Tree

    A Serbian sensation

    • Cooks down to a wonderfully fragrant flavour
    • Gorgeous white blossoms
    • Makes a fabulous quince tarte tatin
    • Harvest from October

    Currently out of stock

  • White Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ40
    From ÂŁ40

    White Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'

    Blooms to beat the winter blues!

    • Strong upright tree
    • Easily pruned to fit any garden
    • Large white, semi-double flowers
    • Blossoms in November-March

    Currently out of stock

  • Full Season Hellebore Collection | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From ÂŁ45
    ÂŁ60 From ÂŁ45

    Full Season Hellebore Collection | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    The most stunning winter blooms

    • Likes partial shade (still grows in full sun)
    • Grows well in beds with well-drained soil
    • Free-flowering from November to April
    • Attract early pollinators to your garden

    Currently out of stock

  • Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle | Lonicera fragrantissima Climbing Plants
    From ÂŁ30
    From ÂŁ30

    Sweetest Winter Honeysuckle | Lonicera fragrantissima

    Extremely fragrant winter blooms

    • Highly-scented creamy flowers, semi-evergreen
    • Provides winter interest in beds and borders
    • Prefers a partially shaded location
    • Flowers from December to March

    Currently out of stock

  • Clematis cirrhosa 'Ourika Valley' Climbing Plants
    From ÂŁ30
    From ÂŁ30

    Clematis cirrhosa 'Ourika Valley'

    Masses of large cream flowers

    • Pendulous, single, bell-shaped blooms
    • Pruning group 1 - no pruning
    • Full sun to partial shade, hardy (H4)
    • Flowers November to February

    Currently out of stock

  • Golden Mimosa Tree | Acacia dealbata Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    Golden Mimosa Tree | Acacia dealbata

    Drink in the beautiful blooms

    • Bushy evergreen tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Fluffy, yellow flower balls from January
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

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Meet Mike

Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe

Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.

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Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
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Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.

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| 24 May
Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing Plants
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Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!

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| 2 Jun
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I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.

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| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
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The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

Martyn Hill

| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.

John-Paul

| 22 May
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Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.

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| 8 Nov

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