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These are the ‘tough as old boots’ brigade, and given the right conditions will survive pretty much any winter in the UK.

Narcissus pseudonarcissus, Wild daffodil
 Latin name:Narcissus pseudonarcissus
 Common name:Wild daffodil
 Type of plant:Bulb
 Hardiness:Hardy
 Flower colour:Straw yellow
 Leaf colour:Green
 Height and spread:35cm x 10cm (1.2ft x 4in)
 Description:
This early blooming daffodil usually has a solitary nodding flower. They look wonderful grown en masse in grass or under trees or shrubs.


Anemone x hybrida, Japanese anemone
 Latin name:Anemonexhybrida
 Common name:Japanese anemone
 Type of plant:Perennial
 Hardiness:Hardy
 Flower colour:White through to bright pink
 Leaf colour:Dark green
 Height and spread:1.5m x 1.2m (4.9ft x 3.9ft)
 Description:
These vigorous hardy perennials come into bloom in late summer brightening the garden when many other plants are past their best. Can be invasive.


Buddleja, Butterfly bush
 Latin name:Buddleja
 Common name:Butterfly bush
 Type of plant:Shrub
 Hardiness:Hardy
 Flower colour:White to purple and yellow.
 Leaf colour:Deep green
 Height and spread:3.7m x 3.7m (12.1ft x 12.1ft)
 Description:
This vigorous, deciduous shrub couldn’t be easier to grow. Its scented summer flowers attract masses of butterflies. Prune back hard each spring.


Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis', Winter flowering cherry
 Latin name:Prunusxsubhirtella 'Autumnalis'
 Common name:Winter flowering cherry
 Type of plant:Tree
 Hardiness:Hardy
 Flower colour:White
 Leaf colour:Dark green
 Height and spread:8m x 8m (27ft x 27ft)
 Description:
This deciduous, spreading tree bears a profusion of small flowers tinged with pink from late autumn to early spring. The oval leaves turn yellow in the autumn.


Ilex, Holly
 Latin name:Ilex
 Common name:Holly
 Type of plant:Tree
 Hardiness:Hardy
 Flower colour:White
 Leaf colour:Dark green or variegated with white or yellow
 Height and spread:20m x 6m (67ft x 20ft)
 Description:
This tough evergreen tree has spiky leaves which makes it an excellent choice for an intruder-proof hedge. Female varieties produce colourful winter berries.



Related plant lists:


Hardy plants
Frost-hardy plants
Half-hardy plants
Frost-tender plants