Plants that look good in December
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Published: Sunday, 12 May 2019 at 12:29 pm
Get inspiration for plants to pick from the garden in December, including evergreens, berries and seedheads.
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December is an unpredictable month - it can be freezing cold or unseasonably mild, in which case you may find that a few flowers persisting on some of your plants.
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Berries and hips
Rosehips and berries bring welcome colour into the house in December; pick them well before the festive season begins in earnest, otherwise hungry birds may eat them.
Orange-red rosehips
Evergreens
Evergreens such as holly really come into their own in the winter months, adding much needed colour and structure. Evergreen herbs such as rosemary and eucalyptus bring welcome scent.
Collecting holly covered with red berries
Winter jasmine
Winter jasmine, Jasminum nudiflorum, is an unfussy plant that is often grown against a wall. Its yellow flowers appear from November, brightening the dark winter months. A few sprigs make a welcome addition to a vase.
Yellow winter jasmine flowers
Colourful stems
Dogwoods such as Cornus alba 'Sibirica' and willows are grown for their stunning bare winter stems; they also add drama to indoor flower arrangements. If you don't have any in your garden, many florists sell them.
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Bright red dogwood stems
Forced bulbs
In autumn, force some bulbs such as hyacinths or paperwhite narcissi, shown here, and you could enjoy their beautiful scent and colour in time for Christmas.
White blooms of paperwhite narcissi
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