Evergreen hardy container plants
A green terrace in winter too? It doesn't have to be a pipe dream. There are truly potted plants that are not only hardy but also evergreen, such as:
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| Surname | particularities | growth |
|---|---|---|
| Boxwood | Very easy to cut | Can be used as a hedge, privacy screen or as a figure |
| ivy | Poisonous! | Climbing plant, is wonderfully suitable as a privacy screen, but attacks facades |
| Japanese maple | Nice red color of the leaves | Can be grown as a bonsai |
| Firethorn | Attractive red or orange fruits, slightly poisonous | Usually drawn as a column in the bucket |
| Houseleek | Is well suited for rock gardens or mini-stone landscapes in pots | Small succulent plant |
| Cherry laurel | Poisonous! | Suitable for privacy protection |
| Bay rose | Poisonous! Beautiful pink flowers | Bushy |
| Oregon grape | Beautiful yellow flowers | Bushy |
| rhododendron | Blooms profusely and in strong colors | Bushy |
| Skimmie | Beautiful flowers, red berries | An ornamental plant that stays small |
| Holly | Poisonous! Attractive red fruits | Small, bushy |
| Dwarf pine | Pretty cones in autumn | Conifer that remains small |
Deciduous flowering plants
Anyone who rarely goes to the terrace or balcony in winter, but attaches great importance to lush flowers in summer, can go for one of the following flowering, hardy potted plants, which lose their leaves in winter, but are renewed in spring drive out. These plants are more sensitive than their evergreen counterparts and should still be packed well in winter, as described in the care tips below. In addition, when buying the plants, attention should be paid to their winter hardiness, as there may be varietal differences.
| Surname | Flower color | Heyday | Hardiness |
|---|---|---|---|
| aster | Many different colors | Depending on the variety | Mostly well hardy |
| Beard flower | Bluish to purple | August to October | Conditionally hardy |
| Christmas rose | White | Between January and April | Well hardy |
| Sedum plant | Different colors | Depending on the variety | Depending on the variety |
| Horned violets | Different colors | All year round | Conditionally hardy |
| iris | Different colors | Depending on the variety | Depending on the variety |
| Peony | White or pink | April to June | Well hardy |
| phlox | Different colors | Summer to autumn | Very hardy |
Proper care in winter
The above container plants are hardy, but that doesn't mean they don't need winter protection. To be on the safe side, you should cover the earth with brushwood or leaves and the tubs with bubble wrap, Coconut mats(€ 21.90 at Amazon *) or another insulating material. It is also advisable to place the pots on styrofoam to protect them from frost from below.
It is particularly important that plants need water even in winter. Snow and ice do not provide moisture. For example, the potted plants may not freeze to death in freezing temperatures, but they can certainly die of thirst if it is very cold for a longer period of time. You should therefore use frost-free days for watering and above all protect your hardy potted plants in the case of prolonged frost with the above measures, so that the tubs are not complete freeze through.
