What Flower to Plant in Florida in the Winter?
Flowers brighten up the landscape and create a feeling of welcome to your home. Mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine make Florida's climate ideal for growing many flowers, even in winter. Does this Spark an idea?
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USDA Hardiness Zones
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Florida is comprised of United States Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 in the northern part of the state through 11 in the south. USDA hardiness zone 11 is a tropical climate with no chance of frost, while USDA hardiness zone 8 will experience mild frosts in winter. Choose flowers according to the area of Florida in which you live. Petunia and pansy can be planted throughout the state.
Cool Season Annuals
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Annuals are those plants that complete their life cycle in one season. Although Florida's winters are mild, parts of Florida, such as the northern panhandle, experience frost. Cool season annuals, such as pansies, petunias, larkspur and snapdragons, tolerate cooler weather and brighten up your winter garden.
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Transplant
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It is best to transplant perennials, plants that live for many years, in Florida while they are dormant in the winter. Transplant plants such as hosta, delphinium and carnation before the first hard frost, usually in December. Make sure to keep the ground moist, but not wet so the roots establish before the temperatures warm and new leaves sprout.
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