Cold-Weather Plantings

Ornamental kale (shown in foreground), a flowerlike broccoli relative that has frilly leaves splashed with various combinations of pink, cream, and green, does well nearly everywhere through early winter, though below-zero temperatures will do it in. In milder climates, there are several winter-flowering plants to choose from, including pansies, Iceland poppies, primroses, and hellebores, also known as Christmas roses. Ask your local nursery for recommendations.