We just celebrated the New Year and the last thing most people think of is blooming flowers. There are many beautiful flowers that bloom in January. While we shiver during this entire winter season, many flowers like Crocus, carnations bloom beautifully in this season and in their fullest potential. Unlike us, flowers are pretty happy and chirpy during this entire season. Here are a few flowers that bloom in January, just in case you wish to plant some.

Winter Jasmine

Winter jasmine plants are deciduous perennials. They are considered vines and belong to the olive family. Unlike most jasmines, this type is not fragrant, but, perhaps as a tradeoff, the plant’s stems stay green in winter.

Botanical Name Jasminum nudiflorum Common Name Winter jasmine Plant Type Deciduous shrub Mature Size 4 ft. tall, up to 15 ft. tall on a trellis Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Chalk, loam, sand, clay winter Hardiness Zones 6-10 (USDA ) Native Area China

Carnations

Carnations, known as dianthus (Dianthus caryophyllus), are a perennial grown widely for use as cut flowers. Who among us hasn’t been gifted with a carnation corsage, boutonniere, or bouquet?

Botanical NameDianthus caryophyllus Common Name Carnation, pinks Plant Type Flowering perennial Mature Size 12-18 inches Sun Exposure Full sun to partial shade Soil Type Alkaline, fertile, well drained Hardiness Zones  USDA 7-10 Native Areas  Italy, Spain, Greece, Croatia

Crocus

Emerging from bulb-like structures called corms, crocuses are low-growing perennial plants from the iris (Iridaceae) family. In many regions, crocus flowers (Crocus spp.) mark the arrival of spring. These early bloomers can often be seen peeking up through the snow well before any other flowers appear in your landscape.

Common Name Crocus Botanical Name Crocus spp. Family Iridaceae Plant Type Corm, Perennial Mature Size 6 in. tall, 1-3 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, Partial Soil Type Well-drained Hardiness Zones3-8 (USDA) Native Area Europe, North Africa, Asia

Amaryllis

Amaryllis flowers are generally hybrids from various species in the Hippeastrum genus, a group of tropical plants from Central and South America. These are not, however, the amaryllis plants commonly cultivated in the U.S.

Common Name Amaryllis Botanical Name Hippeastrum (group) Family Amaryllidoideae Plant Type Perennial, bulb Mature Size 1–2 ft. tall, 9–12 in. wide Sun Exposure Full, partial Soil Type Well-drained Hardiness Zones 8–10 (USDA) Native Area Central America, South America Toxicity Toxic to people,1 toxic to pets2

Winter Aconite

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is a flowering perennial in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family. It is native to the woodland habitats of western Europe and widely naturalized elsewhere. It is common to see winter aconite peeking through the snow in the earliest spring days, blooming even before crocuses do. Characterized by golden buttercup-like flowers and a skirt of leaves that grow just under the flower head

Common Name Winter aconite Botanical Name Eranthis hyemalis Family Ranunculaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size6 in. tall Sun Exposure Full sun, partial sun Soil Type Well-drained Hardiness Zones 3-7 (USDA ) Native Area Europe Toxicity Toxic to humans 2 and animals

Algerian Iris

This winter-blooming iris is different from any other iris species, in mild climates.  Algerian iris will add a stunning splash of color to your landscape with its deep violet, highly fragrant flowers long before any other iris blooms in the spring.

Common Name Iris

Botanical Name unguicularis Family Iridaceae Plant Type Perennial Mature Size12-18 in. tall, 18-24 in. wide Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand Hardiness Zones 7-9 (USDA ) Native Area Africa and Mediterranean Toxicity Toxic to people, toxic to pets

Witch Hazel

Even in climates with very cold winters, the bloom of the witch hazel is something to look forward to. Most plants need warmth to bloom, witch hazel is just the opposite. The bright, fragrant, spidery flowers will only appear in cold temperatures.

Common Name Corylopsis Botanical Name sinensis Family Hamamelidaceae Plant Type Deciduous Mature Size10-20 ft. tall, 10-20 ft. wide Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade Soil Type Clay, High Organic Matter Loam (Silt) Sand Hardiness Zones 3-9 (USDA ) Native Area China