Marigold
The common name used for marigold flower is genda across India, and is also called ‘herd of the sun’. Even when there are many beautiful and fragrant-smelling flowers like roses and lilacs, it’s the vibrant sunshine hue of marigold that is considered very auspicious, and holds spiritual significance.
Marigold flowers are cheerful, easy-to-grow winter flowers that add a vibrant splash of colour to any garden. They come in a variety of sizes and colours, from French Marigold ‘Petite Mix to African Marigold flowers with blooms as big as your fist.
It is a popular winter flowering plant famous for its vibrant colours and long-lasting blooms. Marigold flowers can also be grown in containers, which makes them a good option for gardeners with limited space.
Petunia
Petunia is a flowering plant, which blooms during the winter season. It requires 4-5 hours of sunlight a day. There are 4 types of petunia flowers Grandiflora, Multiflora, Milliflora, and Wave. Its flowers come in many colors (Red, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Violet, Maroon, and White) and patterns.
Petunias are the perfect way to brighten up your winter garden. With their vivid flowers in a kaleidoscopic range of colour, these annuals are a sure fire way of banishing those cold winter blue.
Dahlia
Dahlia flowers bloom in India from mid-January to April. They can bloom for up to 120 days. Dahlia flower comes from small size upto 5cm (2inches) to as large as your table plate of size 30cm. The plant consists of one head per stem. There are many hybrid varieties of Dahlia flowers that vary in sizes and colors.
Allysium
The alyssum flower season in India is from October to February. The flowers bloom in the winter, and the plant thrives in cooler seasons. The best time to plant allysium seeds is during the late July to August monsoons. Sow seeds when night temperatures are between 20-25°C.
Dianthus
Dianthus is easy to care for in the winter as they really do not require much care. Simply cut your plants back to ground. Remove any dead stems or damaged parts of the plant. Cover with a thick layer of insulating mulch. This garden plant is more suitable for beds, borders, rock gardens, or window boxes.
