Winter doesn't necessarily mean a dull and lifeless garden. Even in the coldest months, there are brave plants — small miracles of the garden — that bloom and bring color, fragrance, and vitality to the cold landscape.

Even though many plants go dormant during winter, a few resilient species can beautify your Romanian garden or balcony with surprising petals and hues even when nature seems asleep.

Winter-Flowering Plants — What to Plant and Where

Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)

Mimosa

Camellia and Mahonia

Cyclamen and Erica