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This image is of Clematis urophylla 'Winter Beauty' an evergreen climber and which will flower from November to March. In common with many winter flowering Clematis is is slightly tender and will benefit from some winter protection. Like all Clematis it prefers to be planted with its roots in the shade and top growth in the sun. This and other Winter flowering Clematis are available from Crocus

More about growing Clematis.

The earliest of the Hellebore to flower Hellebore niger start to flower in December. Illustrated is the aptly name Hellebore Christmas Carol.

Hellebores are fully hardy, easy to grow and even make good cut flowers.

It is not too late to plant Tulips in December and they are very likely to flower, even planted this late in year. Most important is to plant them to the right depth.   Ideal in containers here combined with Skimmia which had lovely red flowers for a winter display, fading in the spring toning well with the pink Tulips. Afterwards the Skimmia can be planted out in the garden.

There are many crops you can grow over winter but often the veg plot is not productive at this time of year. Late autumn and Winter is a good time to clear the plot and then add some organic matter. Over winter it will break down, the worms will do their best and it will be ready for planting up in the spring.