If you want to grow some very cold-resistant green plants in your yard and enjoy their particularly good ornamental value, then these 10 types are very suitable for you. Both potted and planted plants can be maintained, and their main stems are very short, making them easy to care for. Let’s take a look at what you know.

1. Winter heath

Winter heath, also known as Centennial Red, is a very short evergreen shrub. The stems and petals look very tender, suitable for potted plant maintenance, and have very good ornamental value.

When maintaining winter heath, pay attention to maintaining a good ventilation environment. It likes a moderately windy environment and enjoys plenty of water. The flower color is usually white or pink, usually blooming from January to March, with the petals forming clusters, looking very fresh and attractive.

2. Dwarf pine

Dwarf pine, also known as creeping pine, is a very short ornamental species suitable for planting in the yard as an ornamental plant, able to maintain greenery for a long time. In extremely cold winter conditions, dwarf pine can also maintain green or dark blue leaves. It is easy to maintain, requiring only good drainage and a well-ventilated, sunny environment.

3. Clematis

Clematis is particularly suitable for planting in potted climbing plants in the North China region. Northern friends can choose some cold-resistant varieties, but the ornamental value of the flowers of very cold-resistant varieties is not as good. However, they have fresh and elegant petals.

4. Brassica oleracea Acephala

Brassica oleracea Acephala is a very ornamental vegetable with special varieties for ornamental purposes. The color of the leaves is usually blue or purple, and the leaves are crumpled, looking like a mutated cabbage.

Brassica oleracea Acephala has average cold resistance but can be used for potted plant maintenance. It likes plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil, and can produce delicate, long, flowering heads. The petals are pale yellow.

5. Kale

Kale is a very cold-resistant potted vegetable suitable for planting in the cool autumn, able to survive at temperatures of about -10 degrees Celsius. The ornamental value of kale is also very good, with red stems that complement the green leaves, making it look very beautiful and attractive.

6. Alum root

The alum root is a very suitable plant for potted flower pots, with both leaves and petals having excellent ornamental value. The color of the tea leaves is rich and varied, easy to maintain, and has good cold resistance.

The petals of the alum root resemble small bells, and some people call it Coral丛钟. To maintain the alum root, it requires loose, well-drained soil layers, and the natural environment should not be overwatered. Another characteristic of the alum root is that its leaves can change color.

7. Iron chopsticks

Iron chopsticks, also known as Sneezeweed, are a type of green plant that blooms in winter, even able to blossom under the snow and wind, making it a relatively cold-resistant herbaceous flower. The main stem is exquisite, and the petals are beautifully delicate, resembling small bells and looking very fresh and attractive. It is suitable for planting in the yard or as a potted plant for maintenance.