Planting Winter Flowers in Arizona

The weather is cooling and it's time to plant and enjoy the winter blooms!!!  People often think that the winter is a "down time" for vibrant colors in desert landscape.  At ProQual, we take advantage of our Arizona climates by planting a wealth of desert adapted plants that provide colorful winter displays all season.



Among the vast possibilities, a few Arizona Winter flowers to consider are:
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• Geraniums

• Snapdragons
• Petunias
• Pansies
• Calendula
• Fairy Duster
• Desert Lavender
• Lantana
• White Alyssum

Creating the proper planting conditions is crucial for the survival of winter plants. For best results of an abundance of foliage and blooms, planter beds should contain mulch and plant fertilizer to promote a healthy growth.



Watering is key! To avoid wilting or dying of annual flowers, the soil should be kept slightly moist.  Dry soils, even during the winter months, can cause annual flowers to wilt or die.  Supplement rainfall, and water as needed.  Too much water can cause fungi to grow, which can kill the plants, just as too little water can.

Native flowers and succulents will most likely sustain the winter months unless a severe frost hits them.

Give ProQual a call to see how we can make your community's Winter floral display spectacular!