Evergreen plants that bring color to dark days

• Posted on 12 November 2025
• By Annelies
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Even in the darkest winter months, you can add color to your garden and terrace with evergreen and winter-hardy plants. Discover tips for plants in borders and pots, color accents with berries and flowers, practical care advice, and useful products from our webshop to keep your winter garden cozy and full of life.

Evergreen plants that bring color to dark days

Winter can sometimes feel cold and grey, especially in the garden or on the terrace. Fortunately, there are plenty of winter-hardy and evergreen plants that bring color and life even in the coldest months. With the right combinations, you can keep your garden or terrace cozy and lively, even as the days grow shorter.

1. Choose evergreen plants

Evergreen plants keep their leaves and color throughout winter, ensuring your garden never looks bare. Popular choices include:

• Helleborus (Christmas Rose) – Often blooms as early as December, adding a touch of color to your garden.

• Skimmia – A compact shrub with glossy leaves and striking red berries.

• Hedera (Ivy) – Perfect for walls, fences, or as ground cover.

• Conifers and dwarf pines – Evergreen varieties that add structure and year-round color.

Tip: Combine evergreens with berry-bearing plants or winter-flowering shrubs for extra color.

2. Add color to your terrace with pots

Even without a large garden, a small terrace or balcony can stay inviting in winter. Use winter-hardy plants in pots to add color:

• Cyclamen – Hardy and available in red, pink, and white.

• Vinca – Evergreen with charming purple flowers.

• Ornamental grasses – Add movement and structure to pots, even in winter.

Tip: Choose frost-resistant pots from our webshop, such as terracotta or artificial stone, to keep your plants protected from cold and frost.

3. Create color accents with berries and flowers

Even in winter, some plants provide color with their berries or striking blooms:

• Skimmia – Red berries.

• Gaultheria (Wintergreen) – Glossy leaves with bright red berries.

• Camellia japonica – Winter-flowering and colorful, perfect in pots or borders.

Tip: Combine evergreens with plants that feature red, white, or purple accents for a vibrant winter display.

4. Practical tips for evergreen plants

• Place pots in a sheltered spot to prevent frost damage.

• Protect frost-sensitive plants with mulch or jute to insulate their roots.

• Prune conifers and shrubs in early spring for a compact shape.

5. Products from our webshop

Our webshop offers a wide range of winter-hardy plants and pots perfect for your garden and terrace:

• Evergreen shrubs such as Skimmia, Helleborus, and Gaultheria

• Winter-flowering potted plants like Cyclamen and Camellia

• Frost-resistant terracotta and artificial stone pots

• Accessories to decorate and protect your plants during winter

Discover our evergreen plants and bring color to your garden, even on the darkest days.