When it comes to winter gardening dropping temps don t have to mean boring plantings so browse our picks and plant a few containers for your space this season.
Best potted plants for fall and winter.
This prolific bloomer starts to flower from summer and continue this in fall.
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It s almost time for mums pansies sedum and all of your other favorite fall flowers.
For the best growth possible place potted cypress in an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade.
As container plants they do best when planted in rich soil and kept moist but not soggy.
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In tropics it blooms in winter.
Small and showy petunia like flowers and a diverse array of color options make million bells a must have for any container garden.
It s often grown in patio pots and hanging baskets to enhance curb appeal.
Because most types grow rather tall as much as 6 feet these are plants best suited for very large containers.
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Plant these autumn blooming annuals and perennials to reinvigorate your garden until winter.
The blue or indigo purple flowers of aster are a symbol of the fall garden and can work equally well in a fall container garden.
Similar to boxwood hedge potted cypress works well as topiary.
Hardy cyclamen cyclamen hederifolium and cyclamen coum are neat free flowering plants perfect for growing at the base of trees and shrubs or naturalising in grass they work well in winter pot displays and can be planted into the garden after they have flowered.
As far as watering is concerned cypress can rot easily if oversaturated so it s best to water in the morning to allow for proper evaporation before the sun fades.