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Writer's pictureFiach OBroin-Molloy

What should I plant in January?

Updated: Feb 1, 2023

Our home in Renfrewshire is called Ben Seillean. Ben Seillean means hill of the bees in Scots Gaelic. We love bees and are investing in making the perfect garden to nurture our bees through the year. Heather, lavender, wild flower meadows and beautiful bulbs keep the garden in bloom from early spring to late autumn. Early pollen is critical for our bees.



In Scotland, January is the middle of winter and can be quite cold and wet. The best plants to plant in a Scottish garden in January are:

  1. Hardy shrubs: Some shrubs like skimmia, mahonia and sarcococca are well-suited to Scotland's winter weather and can be planted in January.

  2. Perennials: Perennials like hellebores, snowdrops, and crocuses can be planted in January and will provide early spring colour.

  3. Bulbs: Bulbs like daffodils, tulips, and alliums can be planted in January and will bloom in spring.

  4. Bare-root roses: January is a good time to plant bare-root roses, which will provide a burst of colour in summer.

  5. Trees: Trees like hazel, birch, and willow can be planted in January and will provide structure and shade in the garden.

It is important to keep in mind that the ground may be frozen in January, so it's best to wait until the soil can be worked. Additionally, newly planted items will need extra care, such as protection from frost and consistent watering, in order to establish themselves in the garden.



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