Watering requirements vary from plant to plant but there are some general rules to watering pots in winter.
Winter flowering plants for patio pots.
Use products such as wilt pruf on broadleaf evergreens and conifers to protect against damage from winter winds.
Do not water frozen pots because the plants are unable to absorb the water.
Shutterstock 9 winter container plants to try.
Winter flowering pansies are a gardener s staple ideal for filling pots and window boxes for a flash of colour to be seen from indoors.
Plant them with complementary.
Keep watering house and conservatory plants but reduce the amount of water as growth slows down 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.
They work well in winter pot displays and can be planted into the garden after they have flowered.
Read on to find nine of the loveliest winter container plants.
In tropics it blooms in winter.
This prolific bloomer starts to flower from summer and continue this in fall.
Cyclamen the flowers come in a variety of red pink and white shades.
Garden plants although stored in a cool frost free place are either stored dry or slightly moist to stop the roots from drying out.
Water as needed until the soil in the container is frozen.
It s often grown in patio pots and hanging baskets to enhance curb appeal.