What plants can I put in my pots for winter?
Pansies, cyclamen, trailing ivy, rosemary, hellebore, daphne, primroses, sweet bay, ornamental cabbage, lonicera fragrantissima, winter jasmine, varigated sage, purple sage, houseleek, some carnations, wallflowers, mimosa, mahonia, early bulbs such as snowdrops, irises, daffodils and hyacinths. Plants for winter baskets: Crocus, Gaultheria, Iris reticulata cultivars, Hedera (ivy) – either variegated or plain, Carex (ornamental sedge), Primula (primulas and polyanthus), Cyclamen (small-flowered cyclamen), Viola (winter pansies and viola) and Erica carnea (winter-flowering heathers).
What is the easiest outdoor potted plant to keep alive?
Succulents are probably the easiest plants for patio pots, due to the fact that they are so drought-tolerant and low maintenance. You don’t even have to water these often. Combine several succulents in one large container for a striking look. Some examples include echeveria, sedum and saxifraga. Almost any type of plant can be grown in a container, from colourful seasonal bedding to more permanent shrubs, climbers, herbaceous perennials and even small trees.Most annual flowers, perennials, herbs, and vegetables grow well in containers, as long as you choose the right pot and care for the plants properly.As a result, patio containers and potted plants should be watered more frequently than plants that are in your garden beds and landscape. To help your potted plants grow their healthiest, we recommend planting them in the best potting soil.
What plant pots can stay outside in winter?
Metal, concrete and wood containers typically handle freezes well, as do fiberglass and resin pots. Some plastic pots also survive winter fine, but may become brittle over time. Winter sunlight can fade fiberglass and resin pots. Frost can be the end of outdoor containers if you’re not careful; if you plan to leave your container outside all year it’s best to go for something frost-proof like plastic and metal that won’t crack when temperatures drop.