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Re: your mail

> I am sending this message again, because noone has
> responded.

Hi Anthony,

   I think April replied to your message; I'm including it at the end,
and interjecting my own experiences in between.

   I too have had luck with hostas in pots.  I'm able to leave non-variegated
forms out all winter without any protection -- a length of rubber hose in
the pot keeps it from cracking.  

   The biggest trick in growing perennials in pots is making sure that the
soil is kept moist enough for the average perennial.  Day lilies have also
worked for me, as well as coreopsis, ox-eye daisies, bulbs (of course),
cushion spurge (good to protect this one in winter), and various sedums.

Chris

==== April's message =================================================
There aren't a lot of blooming plants but there are lots of variegated ivies
and coleus to choose from. Hostas in a large container will work before they
get really big. Also Primulas and begonias. Ferns also do well in shady areas.


Horticulture magazine June/July issue has an nice article on just this
subject. It suggests experimenting, i.e. using houseplants that are doing
poorly inside that might perk up outside during the warm season.

Have fun.

April, Seattle, WA zone 7-8
Partly cloudy with some heavy rains. Mid-upper 60's.Been like this all week
and plants are bending over waiting to dry off.
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