Which winter-hardy container plants are there?

July 31, 2024
by Mark Snijders

Container plants or potted plants, also known as patio plants, are a great addition to your garden. Because many people are afraid that these plants cannot overwinter well, we have made an overview of 20 beautiful and winter-hardy container plants:

Olive tree (Olea europaea)
Violets (Viola sororia)
Skimmia (Skimmia japonica)
Camellia (Camellia japonica)
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Helleborus (Helleborus spp.)
Hebe (Hebe spp.)
Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens)
Christmas rose (Helleborus niger)
Ornamental grasses (e.g. Carex, Festuca)
Winter heath (Erica carnea)
Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.)
Deadnettle (Lamium spp.)
Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)
Viburnum (Viburnum spp.)
Grape heather (Leucothoe spp.)
Mahonia (Mahonia spp.)
Ornamental cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)

These plants vary in size, color and flowering time, allowing you to create a nice diversity in your garden or on your terrace. Remember to consider each plant's specific growing conditions and hardiness requirements before purchasing.

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