2022 Snowy Beauty Floral Forever Postage Stamps Booklet First-Class

History the stamps represent:  While most plants and flowers die off during the winter, there are some that break the mold and grow despite the cold and snow.  Some species bloom mid-winter in temperate climates, while others bloom toward the end of winter in more northern regions.  In 2022, the United States Postal Service issued a set of 10 Forever stamps picturing flowers that can withstand the snow.  The stamps show:  camellia, winter aconite, crocus, hellebore, winterberry, pansy, plum blossom, grape hyacinth, daffodil, and ranunculus.

Most flowers that bloom in late winter or early spring must be planted the previous fall.  Some other species that are popular include snowdrops, queen of the night tulips, winter jasmine, pieris, cyclamen, witch hazel, English primrose, glory of the snow, and spring snowflake.  Many of these species require a period of cold temperatures in order to bloom.  Otherwise, in warmer climates, many must be kept in the refrigerator to simulate what they would experience naturally.