RE: perennials in containers - experiences ?
- Subject: RE: perennials in containers - experiences ?
- From: "Donna" j*@prairieinet.net
- Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 20:21:57 -0500
Well since the experts on this list must be busy---
What I heard- no personal experience-- is the perennial has to be a zone
colder to survive....
An interesting side note-- since I leave mine to the last possible
moment and then some (cover for the first early frost) I somehow never
get around to cleaning them up... and many times seedling do appear the
next spring.. cause once again, I am late in getting that cleaned up and
replanted... sometimes procrastination has its advantages :).. I have
not bought seed geraniums in three years.. cause they all come back as
new seedlings. Unbelievable for this zone!
Donna
Zone 5, IL
> I only grow annuals and tender perennials outdoors in containers
(and a
> couple of dwarf Alberta spruce). I was wondering what experiences
people
> had
> with hardy perennials in containers - both shade and sun... what works
> (and
> what you've tried that doesn't)... what makes for good combos in
pots...
> how
> large a container do you use ... anything special you do for winter...
> I've
> seen pictures of mixed hostas in containers... Thanks !
> Beth (zone 5 MI near Traverse City)
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