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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  • Clematis cirrhosa 'Jingle Bells' Climbing Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Clematis cirrhosa 'Jingle Bells'

    Oh, what fun it is to plant...

    • Single, cream, bell-shaped blooms
    • Pruning group 1 - no pruning
    • Full sun to partial shade, hardy (H4)
    • Flowers December to February

    Currently out of stock

  • Clematis clarkeana 'Winter Beauty' Climbing Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Clematis clarkeana 'Winter Beauty'

    Brilliant, snow-bright blooms

    • Curving, bell-shaped single flowers
    • Pruning group 1 - no pruning
    • Full sun, half hardy (H3)
    • Flowers December to February

    Currently out of stock

  • Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'

    A shining white diamond

    • Compact, upright shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 2.5m
    • Fully double white flowers, evergreen foliage
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davis' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Camellia japonica 'Margaret Davis'

    Raspberry ripple blooms!

    • Tall, upright shrub
    • Large shrub - grows up to 4m
    • Creamy double blooms with crimson skirting
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Rhododendron 'Praecox' Shrubs
    From £15
    From £15

    Rhododendron 'Praecox'

    An explosion of violet pink

    • Lush, bushy tree form
    • Vigorous bush - can reach 1.5-3m
    • Early rosy-purple flowers, evergreen leaves
    • Low-maintenance and highly disease-resistant

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Rose' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Rose' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    Gloriously eyecatching shades

    • Part shade is best (full sun is tolerable)
    • Brilliant in woodland planting schemes
    • Blooms from December to April/March
    • Incredibly low maintenance

    Currently out of stock

  • Camellia japonica 'Silver Anniversary' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Camellia japonica 'Silver Anniversary'

    Flowers like the finest fried eggs

    • Proud, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 2.5m
    • Peony-like white blooms with yellow stamens
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Camelot®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    From £18
    £20 From £18

    'Camelot®' Snow Rose | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    The 'Holy Grail' of hellebores

    • Likes partial shade (tolerates full sun)
    • Perfect for beds, borders and pots
    • Flowers from December to March
    • A uniquely-coloured, compact snow rose

    Currently out of stock

  • Camellia japonica 'April Rose' Shrubs
    £15
    £15

    Camellia japonica 'April Rose'

    Beat away the winter blues

    • Compact, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 2m
    • Glossy evergreen foliage, double pink blooms
    • Provides early season colour

    Currently out of stock

  • English Primroses Collection Annual bedding
    £50
    £50

    English Primroses Collection

    Sometimes the classics are the best

    • A perfect mix of golden cowslips and pastel yellow wild primroses
    • Flowers from January right through to May
    • Wildlife friendly, maintenance free perennials
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Apricot Tree | Prunus mume 'Beni-chidori' Ornamental Trees
    £85
    £85

    Japanese Apricot Tree | Prunus mume 'Beni-chidori'

    An early springtime showstopper

    • Compact, bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2.5m
    • Abundant pink, highly fragrant blossoms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Primrose 'Sirococco Blue' | Primula Acaulis Annual Bedding
    £9
    £9

    Primrose 'Sirococco Blue' | Primula Acaulis

    Deepest violet blue with all the frills

    • Striking violet blue flowers with a lacy white margin
    • Flowers from January to March
    • One of the easiest and toughest primroses to grow
    • Attracts early pollinators to your garden

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Nightingale' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection® Perennial Bedding
    £25
    £28 £25

    'Nightingale' Snow Rose | 'Ice N' Roses®' Series | Hellebore Gold Collection®

    As beautiful as its namesake

    • Grows in part shade (and tolerates full sun)
    • Plant in woodland borders and under trees
    • Late and abundant flowers from February
    • Long-lived and easy to look after

    Currently out of stock

  • Sweet Box | Sarcococca confusa Shrubs
    From £25
    From £25

    Sweet Box | Sarcococca confusa

    Shade-loving and sweetly-scented

    • Impactful, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 2m
    • Glossy evergreen leaves, wonderful scent
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Primrose Zebra Blue | Primula Acaulis Annual Bedding
    £9
    £9

    Primrose Zebra Blue | Primula Acaulis

    The primrose that broke the internet

    • Large denim blue flowers striped with white
    • Show it off in pots or grow in borders
    • Blooms from February into spring
    • Super easy to grow and flowers repeatedly for weeks

    Currently out of stock

  • Primrose 'Sirococco Red Flame' | Primula Acaulis Annual Bedding
    £9
    £9

    Primrose 'Sirococco Red Flame' | Primula Acaulis

    The primrose with a warm ombre effect

    • Sunrise reds blend into yellow centres, finished with a white frill
    • Flowers from January to March
    • Hardy and easy to grow in pots or borders
    • A magnet for bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Nepal Clematis | Clematis napaulensis Climbing Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Nepal Clematis | Clematis napaulensis

    Charming winter flowerer

    • Nodding, bell-shaped cream flowers
    • Pruning group 1 - no pruning
    • Full sun to partial shade, half hardy (H3)
    • Flowers November to March

    Currently out of stock

  • Phormium Golden Ray Shrubs
    £28
    £28

    Phormium 'Golden Ray'

    Shining hues for bright borders

    • Classic, clump-forming shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 2m
    • Strappy mid-green blades with yellow margins
    • Hardy and disease-resistant

    Currently out of stock

  • Primrose Star Fever | Primula vulgaris Annual Bedding
    £9
    £9

    Primrose Star Fever | Primula vulgaris

    White stars to brighten winter beds

    • Bright, star shaped open flowers with a yellow centre
    • Grow in pots on a shady patio or en masse in borders
    • Easy to grow and no pruning needed
    • Nectar rich and beneficial to pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Primrose Starflame Violet | Primula Acaulis Annual Bedding
    £9
    £9

    Primrose Starflame Violet | Primula Acaulis

    Flowers for weeks on end

    • Bold violet flowers with a gold centre
    • Plant along path edges or in patio containers
    • Flowers from February to May
    • Attracts bees and butterflies

    Currently out of stock

  • Primrose 'Alaska Tequila Sunrise' | Primula Acaulis Annual Bedding
    £9
    £9

    Primrose 'Alaska Tequila Sunrise' | Primula Acaulis

    Award winning plant bred for extra large flowers

    • Sunny yellow flowers with magenta-pink tips
    • Grow in pots, borders or under trees
    • Flowers from February to April
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • The Viburnum Gift Gift Option
    From £25
    From £25

    The Viburnum Gift

    A gift of fortitude and pride

    • Charming, bushy shrub
    • Evergreen foliage and lovely flower clusters
    • Great for budding gardeners
    • A fabulous thank-you present

    Currently out of stock

  • Blue and Purple Primroses Collection Annual bedding
    £50
    £50

    Blue & Purple Primrose Collection

    The latest varieties in your favourite colours

    • Rich blue, bright white and bold purple toned primroses
    • Flowers from February to April
    • Easy care plants that will return year after year
    • Perfect for containers, lawn edging and borders

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Witch Hazel Tree | Hamamelis × intermedia 'Ruby Glow' Ornamental Trees
    £32
    £32

    Patio Witch Hazel Tree | Hamamelis × intermedia 'Ruby Glow'

    Winter jewels gleaming bright

    • Patio tree with a charming, upright habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Rich crimson-red winter flowers
    • Elegantly perfumed

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Witch Hazel Tree | Hamamelis × intermedia 'Arnold Promise' Ornamental Trees
    £32
    £32

    Patio Witch Hazel Tree | Hamamelis × intermedia 'Arnold Promise'

    Gold in the greyest months

    • Patio tree with a beautiful, upright habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Stunning yellow blooms in winter
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit

    Currently out of stock

  • Hardy Cyclamen | Cyclamen coum 'Pink' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Hardy Cyclamen | Cyclamen coum 'Pink'

    Cheerful pink winter blooms

    • Enjoys shelter from harsh midday sun
    • Excellent for base of mature shrubs
    • Flowers January to March
    • RHS AGM: Provides exceptional winter colour

    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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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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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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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.

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| 8 Nov

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