7 Container Plants Adding Colour To Your Winter Porch

Freezing temperature in winter may damage most plants but did you know that some cold-living plants below can turn your porch lively by putting them in container?

1. Skyrocket Juniper – a narrow 12–15 feet evergreen planted in a large container. This plant requires little maintenance.
2. Hens and Chicks – surviving on cold and drought, this alpine succulent will add color and texture to your winter view. Whether you put it in a large or small container, this plant needs little water when established.
3. Picea abies ‘Pusch’ – a spruce that produces bright tiny red cones. This slow-growing plant takes about a decade to reach its maturity.
4. Little Giant Dwarf Arborvitae – an evergreen with rich, green leaves. To keep the shape of this plant, you need to so a little pruning.
5. Redtwig Dogwood – the bright red stem of this plant are beautiful to see in winter. Its best color comes out under full sun.
6. Variegated Boxwood – an evergreen shrub. Its dark green leaves with creamy white variegation provide special interest. Regular watering and partial sun is needed to keep this plant lively.
7. Goldthread Cypress – a popular plant in landscaping because of its golden-green colour. Place it on the front porch.

Concrete, stone, wood or fiberglass containers can withstand freezing temperature. Use these materials, plant the above mentioned 8 cold-living beauties and your porch will be lively in winter.

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