Autumn Flowers for Winter and Spring Colour | Pansies, Cyclamen, Hellebores & Bulbs

Want to keep your garden colourful after summer? Join me, Gardening with Ben, as I explore what to plant in autumn for flowers through winter and into spring.Drawing on my recent allotment planting, I discuss choosing plants for colour now, planning ahead for spring and keeping your displays looking their best.In this episode: • Winter pansies and violas, including deadheading tips. • Cyclamen — understanding which types are hardy. • Hellebores for lasting winter and early spring interest. • Wallflowers, including the scented Sugar Rush series. • Spring bulbs and planning a succession of flowers. • Caring for pots and borders as the weather gets colder.We also discuss why flowering can slow during cold spells and why drainage, planting position and variety matter.Whether you’re filling a few pots or refreshing a whole border, come along for practical advice and inspiration from my Sheffield allotment.What’s your favourite flower for winter colour? Share yours on the Gardening with Ben Facebook page.Follow the podcast for daily gardening conversations, seasonal tips and allotment updates. Please leave a rating and share this episode with a gardening friend if you enjoyed listening.More gardening advice: https://gardenandallotment.com (https://gardenandallotment.com/) Keep smiling, keep shining, keep gardening with Ben. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gardening-with-ben-garden-and-allotment-tips-and-advice-podcast--5150692/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . 🌼 🌿 Stay Connected with Gardening with Ben: 🎥 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@GardeningwithBen 📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/gardeningwithben 📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/gardeningwithben 🎧 Podcast – Available on Spreaker, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🌐 Website – https://gardenandallotment.com