But, not all container plants are ideal forkeeping outdoorsall winter long.
Seek out evergreens, semi-evergreens, and winter bloomers that can handle low temperatures.
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This favorite houseplant may surprise you with its hardiness outdoors, too.
Look for dwarf spreading varieties like ‘Icee Blue’ for compact container plantings.
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It’s hardy in zone 6, meaning it can handle winter temperatures down to -10 degrees.
Look for dwarf varieties like ‘Little Missy’ and ‘Baby Gem’ to plant in large pots.
Boxwoods are cold hardy to zone 5 and able to survive temperatures down to -20 degrees.
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They’re cold hardy down to -10 degrees.
Look for cold-hardy varieties like banana yucca (Yucca baccata), which is hardy down to -20 degrees.
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Hellebores are low-maintenance, evergreen perennials whose blooms herald the end of winter.
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A wide variety of cultivars are available in colors like purple, pink, yellow, and white.
They’re cold hardy down to zone 3, or -40 degrees.
Look for small cultivars and plant them in a large, sturdy container.
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Camellias are hardy in zone 7, meaning they’re able to withstand 0 to 5-degree temperatures in winter.
It’s hardy down to zone 3, or -40 degrees.
Withhold water and allow outdoor container plants to go dormant in winter.
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Plant it in a large pot, repotting every few years to accommodate its sprawling growth.
Winter jasmine can withstand temperatures of -10 degrees.
Planting it in a large pot will help keep its size contained.
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Witch hazel is hardy in zone 3, so it can handle temperatures down to -40 degrees.
It grows well in containers and can survive temperatures as low as -40 degrees.
It’s cold hardy down to zone 4.
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Snowdrops
Snowdrops are one of the earliest signs that winter is on its way out.
These perennial bulbs push up white flowers with green centers on low stalks in late winter or early spring.
They do well in containers and are cold hardy down to -40 degrees.
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They can withstand temperatures as low as -30 degrees.
Seek out dwarf varieties to plant in large pots that will remain outdoors for the winter.
These plants are hardy to -15 degrees.
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This cold-hardy species,Cyclamen coum, can survive in zone 4.
Plant it in a container with a well-drained potting mix and watch for blooms between January and March.
Violas
Violas encompass more than 500 species, including violets,pansies, and johnny-jump-ups.
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Look for their cheery yellow flowers in late winter.
They’re hardy in zone 5, or -20 degrees.
Pretty pink flowers will appear between November and January, depending on your climate.
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It’s suitable in zones 7 to 9 and able to withstand temperatures of 0 to 5 degrees.
They’re cold hardy in zone 2, meaning they can survive periods of -50 degrees.
Avoid terra cotta pots when planting containers that will be kept outdoors all winter.
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Freeze and thaw cycles can cause these and other unglazed clay or ceramic pots to crack.
Many perennials can survive very cold winters and regrow in the spring.
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