You don't have enough space in the house to bring your planted pots into the warmth in winter? No problem, with the right choice of plants you can store your pots outside even in sub-zero temperatures. Read on this page which flowers are particularly suitable for overwintering outdoors.
Which hardy plants are suitable for outdoor planters?
Which plants are hardy and suitable for outdoor planters? Evergreen options include lavender, cranesbill and cherry laurel. Ginkgo and fragrant lilac are ideal for small gardens. Early-flowering, hardy potted plants include winter heather or snow heather.
Evergreen hardy potted plants
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
In spring, lavender with its purple flowers attracts numerous busy insects to the garden. Its shoots smell intensely and have a calming effect. In order for the lavender to survive the winter, you must remove the withered branches in the fall.
Storksbill (Geranium Hybride 'Rozanne')
The cranesbill got its name from the characteristic shape of its flowers. This comes in many colors so that you can integrate your planter and the plants perfectly into your garden.
Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)
The cherry laurel is suitable for slightly larger gardens. Despite its growth height of up to 5 m, it can also be cultivated in planters. Its white flowers form an interesting contrast to the dark green foliage.
Winter-hardy potted plants for small gardens
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba Mariken)
Even gardeners who have little space do not have to do without decorative potted plants. The Ginko impresses with the following properties:
- yellow leaves
- cut leaves
- fan-shaped foliage
Fragrant lilac (Palibin)
Although this potted plant has a very delicate growth, it attracts bees to the garden like no other plant. No wonder it is called scented lilac. Its purple flowers are somewhat reminiscent of lavender. However, it blooms in late summer and is also available as a standard tree.
Early flowering hardy container plants
Winter heather (Erica carnea)
If you want to add color to your garden in January, winter heather, also known as snow heather, is the best choice. With conscientious care, the flowers will last until April.
