Peter Dowdall: How to choose plants for a winter garden 

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

The flowers of Viburnum Dawn are a stunning and scented addition to the winter garden, though it can be a good idea to plant near something evergreen such as euphorbia. Picture: iStock

There are some plants that, even though they only have a short or subtle period of beauty, are still worthy of inclusion in the garden. Viburnum Dawn is a winter-flowering form that produces blooms close to the stems during winter. 

She is a great addition to the garden for this season because of her blooms and she’s not just aesthetically beautiful, she also brings a magical scent to the air.