The garden always looks sad in winter. But not if you rely on hardy potted plants. They survive cold temperatures well, but still need some care.
So that the terrace and balcony don't look completely bare in winter, you can decorate them with hardy potted plants. These are generally considered to be relatively robust and resistant. Nevertheless, you should give the plants a good dose of care in winter. Of course, there are some potted plants that get through the winter without much care, but only if they are well planted and you take certain precautions. As a gardener, you must always try to meet the needs of the plants. Because even if the hardy potted plants can endure the cold well, they still need a little protection and help to get through the cold season well.
Useful care tips for hardy potted plants
Tip 1 - Light:
Hardy pot plants usually need a sunny spot with lots of light. If you put them on the balcony or terrace, then you can't go wrong with them at all, because they are usually south-facing anyway. And that in turn is perfect for the hardy plants that need lots of light.
Tip 2 - Stabilize potted plants:
Make sure the potted plants are in a sheltered place. After all, it can get quite stormy in winter. It is therefore important that you stabilize the hardy plants before the cold season begins. This works very well with climbing aids, for example. You can also attach the plants to the wall of the house with a rope.
Tip 3 - Water potted plants:
Evergreen potted plants in particular are more likely to die of thirst in winter than to freeze to death. After all, even in winter when the sun is shining, moisture evaporates via the leaves. Therefore, water the plants from time to time on frost-free days. But don't give them too much water or they will rot.
Tip 4 - Protect plants from the cold:
The plants are particularly sensitive in the root area in winter and can be damaged. Even if it isthese are hardy plants. It is therefore advisable to insulate the planters from below against the cold ground. It is best to place the potted plants on a styrofoam plate. This way the plants don't get "cold feet". You should then cover the pots with fleece, bubble wrap or a coconut mat. You can also place smaller pots in larger containers and then fill the space in between with some straw or mulch.
You can protect the plants themselves, for example, by covering the root area with brushwood. It is best to protect the upper parts of the plant from the cold and the winter sun with a jute sack or some garden fleece. The latter is available in various sizes and also with motifs (see e.g. here at Amazon.de).
Beautiful hardy potted plants for balconies and terraces
| Plant | Special Features |
|---|---|
| Weigelien | ❍ flowers from May/June to July ❍ grows to between 100 and 200 cm |
| Hostels | ❍ white or pale mauve flowers ❍ grow to between 10 and 90 cm tall |
| Ornamental Onions | ❍ white, magenta or violet flowers ❍ blooms from May to July ❍ grows to between 60 and 90 cm |
| Coneflower | ❍ white, pink or yellow flowers ❍ grows between 80 and 160 cm |
| Japanese Azalea | ❍ flowers reddish ❍ grows between 20 and 100 cm high |
| Shinberry | ❍ evergreen ❍ shiny green foliage ❍ red fruits form from September ❍ grows to a height of approx. 15 cm |
| Peat Myrtle | ❍ white or red flowers ❍ white, pink or red berries ❍ grows to between 100 and 150 cm |
| sage | ❍ blooms from June to August ❍ blue-violet flowers ❍ grows to a height of approx. 50 cm |
| Heather | ❍ flowers white, pink, red or violet ❍ flowers from late summer to winter, depending on the variety ❍ grows to a height of approx. 50 cm |
| Lentenroses | ❍ blooms from February to April ❍ blooms white, pink or dark red ❍ grows to a height of approx. 40 cm |
| Thyme | ❍ soft pink flowers ❍ blooms from June to July ❍ grows to between 20 and 40 cm |
| Umbrella Bamboo | ❍ broad, bushy growth ❍ dark green, elongated leaves ❍ grows up to 250 cm high |