Plant 5 Flowers in December for a Vibrant Winter Garden

• December is ideal for planting flowers to ensure a colorful garden from January to April.
• Horticulture expert Sudha Patel advises on flowers that thrive in low temperatures with proper care.
• Marigolds planted in late December bloom from mid-January to February, requiring good drainage and specific pH soil.
• Petunias, Calendulas, and Sweet Peas, when planted in late December, will flower in late winter/early spring with appropriate care.
• Dahlias, blooming 90-120 days after late December planting, provide flowers from late winter to early summer and need frost protection.

Why It Matters: December planting ensures a colorful winter garden.