This winter looks like one for the record books. Although that doesn't mean you have to settle for a monochromatic vista of white.
Add a few shrubs that look good in January (make a list-spring planting will be here before you know it). In doing so, you can have color, interest, and excitement to keep your heart happy until spring arrives.
Here are six varieties that we think are pretty special.
A much sought after collector's plant for years, this exquisitely fragrant shrub offers tremendous value. From the late winter garden, there will be creamy yellow flower clusters at its branch tips. Full shade to partial sun. Reaches up to 10 ft. tall and wide. Deciduous. Zone: 7 – 9
Emerald Heights® Evergreen Distylium
Cascading, glossy green foliage looks great now with red-maroon flowers blooming next month. Partial to full sun. Up to 5 ft. tall and wide. Evergreen. Zone: 6 – 9
Purple Stem Sweet Box
Super fragrant bloomer-in full shade! Just beginning to bloom, will flower right into spring. Full to partial shade. Up to 5 ft. tall and wide.Evergreen. Zone: 6 – 9
Mediterranean Pink Heath
When the garden is looking dull, here comes this wonder with lavender-pink flowers last through early spring. Use as a dense groundcover or fronting a border. Partial to full sun. Up to 1 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. Evergreen. Zone: 6 – 8
Cream De Mint™ Dwarf Mock Orange
When bloom are few, count on glossy mint-green foliage with creamy edges to bring the magic. Fuss free and compact. Full to partial sun. Up 2½ ft. tall and wide. Evergreen. Zone: 8 – 11.
Alaska Azalea
What? It’s so common. Nope. It’s classic. Perfect white azalea for warmer climates, with masses of showy blooms over the entire plant. Filtered sun to partial shade. Up to 5 ft. tall and 6 ft. wide. Evergreen. Zone: 9 – 11
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