These flowers are a cousin species to Violas and will usually go dormant. However, they can survive overwintering in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 7 and can bloom during winter in mild climate zones.

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Red flowering shrubs are a beautiful addition to any garden or landscape, providing a burst of color and visual interest.

GARDEN TIP: PLANNING BORDERS Establishing a border bed When faced with filling a large border, try to mix in groupings of evergreens, shrubs and grasses to give the garden year round interest.

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Uses. Winterberry is very showy in late fall and early winter because its bright fruits sit upon a naked, leafless stem. It is often used in Christmas decorations and floral arrangements.

In their grey border, there's some fabulous specimens that will be perfect to give me light, colour and interest in my winter border, like the beautiful Tanacetum (Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum ...

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