White Winter Flowers

Chrysanthemum

• Chrysanthemums are in the same family as daisies and sunflowers, and adorn your garden with a winter version of these spring blooms. White chrysanthemums withstand harsh winter conditions, and give gardens of all sizes an elegant winter feel. Aside from being attractive, chrysanthemums are said to have medicinal properties, such as soothing sore throats and relieving headaches. White chrysanthemums in your garden symbolize pure and loyal love, making them great gifts for loved ones, or an appealing gift accent during the holiday season.

Glory of the Snow

• Glory of the Snow flowers are popular during the winter because they grow well in rocky or dry soil, since the dirt tends to be drier during the cold months. However, it's best not to grow Glories of the Snow in fertilizer with excess amounts of nitrogen. Plant these blooms in early fall for development by the start of the winter season. The blooms look wonderful in rock gardens and need about a month to fully bloom; they grow best in light shade. Glory of the Snow is available in white, as well as a rich blue with white center.

Hellebore

• White hellebores, also called Christmas roses, grow well in the winter and close to the ground. Hellebores need partial shade to develop properly, so it's best to plant the seeds on the northern side of your home, so they receive minimal sun. The part of the soil that touches the roots should always be kept moist so that your Christmas roses will bloom at a consistent rate and look especially healthy. The flowers also feature dark green leaves, which look especially striking against the white round-shaped petals. The flowers produce white blooms, but some produce a creamy white color as they age.