20 Great Perennials to Grow in Containers

[@lgparker4726]

It's good to have holes in bottom of pot but if placed on any form of concrete/slabs etc it should be raised up, so plant can drain. Gravel is always good or those little pot feet are also good.

[@plantvibrations]

Great point! Forgot to mention that. I always put small stones under the pots

[@dianacappola3738]

Love your videos Devin I’m learning a lot about plants from your videos. Thank you

[@plantvibrations]

Happy to hear that!

[@Mary-had-a-lil-farm]

Wow hands-down the best perennials in containers video. A lot of very good tips that’s going to help me be more successful this year. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos.

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brentrobinson6383]

Perfect! You have answered almost all of my questions in one video. Thank you!

[@plantvibrations]

Awesome!!

[@sammysworld5485]

Hi Devin. Great content! I’ve had wonderful success in growing conifer evergreens in pots. As for perennials, I tend to stick with those that can handle wet conditions bcz our winters here rains & snows frequently. I’ve killed a few due to root rot. I’ve done root pruning on almost everything living in a container for several years & they have done very well from the process. Happy you brought it up! Most gardeners never mention this important step. ❤

[@plantvibrations]

Love hearing your experience!! Thank you for your words!

[@sheilabroad8192]

Beautiful plants. Would love an Olive tree ❤ Devin ; enjoy your summer in Austria.

[@plantvibrations]

I love my olive!! Thank you

[@paulaevans8335]

Love these ideas. I do have several perennials in containers on my dec. Really appreciate your choices.

[@plantvibrations]

You are so welcome!

[@waltermaples3998]

Devin I watch and Love all your videos. I was eating a banana 🍌 in my Florida room looking at my plants. I remembered a video you did with cleaning the leaves with a banana peel. I testify it works ❤ my plants look amazing and shiny. Thanks Devin 👍and keep the videos coming my friend ❤️👍

[@plantvibrations]

Hahaha love hearing that!! Thank you for your support along the way ☺️

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

Hello, Vienna , my city .Enjoy your holiday in Vienna 😍🌺🌼🌸🌺

[@plantvibrations]

It is such a great city!!

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Thank you. I need to refresh the roots on my potted pants

[@plantvibrations]

Yes that’s very important to do every couple years!

[@evasilvalayton758]

Excellent video! Thanks so much!

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christophertaylor9826]

Great garden videos.

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks Christopher

[@sis9622]

Awesome

[@plantvibrations]

🙌🙌

[@mrrbeechannel6108]

💕 love you and your plant

[@plantvibrations]

🙌🙌

[@janemarriott3389]

Excellent. Thanks

[@plantvibrations]

You are welcome!

[@Gkrissy]

I planted purple coral bells in late spring and they look amazing.

[@plantvibrations]

Love it!

[@planttherapy1860]

Hi there! New subscriber! Very informative video! I look forward to more! 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for joining!!

[@planttherapy1860]

@plantvibrations I love container gardening... Great tips. 👍🏼 My name is Mona, btw.

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

Thank you for your great advice , so helpful.😍

[@plantvibrations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidgreathouse1604]

Very cool!

[@plantvibrations]

:-)

[@johanbmarak349]

Very nice ❤❤

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vintagegarden93]

I LOVE LAVENDER too ❤

[@plantvibrations]

Yessss

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

My neighbour , here in Vienna has been leaving her oleander trees on her patio for winter. Close to the wall and covered when we have minus 0 degrees.

[@plantvibrations]

ThAts incredible!! I was wondering what percent of residents bring them in or leave them out

[@Moriah_Nevarez_]

Wonderful video. I live in a rental, last rental I planted some great perennials in the ground. Did so much work and didn't get to take them with me. 😢 This time I'm doing only what I can take with me when I move! There's some great ones you mentioned I'm going to give a try! 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Wonderful! Enjoy your container garden!

[@Bandaid17]

Ive heard the rule of thumb is 2 zones hardier but it also depends on the microclimate they’re in. Also could you comment on frost free pots and or wrapping susceptible pots? Bunny G (in UK) also has had some success in removing the bottom of her pots so the roots can go to ground and drain. Of course you can’t (or don’t want to ) move them.

[@plantvibrations]

Just remember, a microclimate is essentially a change of zones! some gardeners will put potted plants in large black trash bags and fill the bags with leaves for extra protection, with the tops of the plants outside of the bag of course

[@kbk2192]

I love Lavender but I wish it lived longer than just 3 to 5 years

[@plantvibrations]

Totally agree

[@franniecamden]

I’m in zone 7a 7b and the perennials that I overwinter in pots,containers very well are prickly pear cactus ,,lythrum ( purple loosestrife) which needs repotting every three years,balloon flowers,liatris, roses,daylily,autumn joy sedums ,geranium Johnson blue and ,Gaura.Thankyou so much for your utube and I hope this is a help

[@plantvibrations]

Great collection you’ve got !!

[@trishferrer8209]

Great video!! I'm in 7b, W. TN. I am guessing you don't get the severe heat / humidity that we have during summer. The plants you showed are clean and BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for this list!

[@plantvibrations]

Not quite as hot as you ThAts for sure!

[@margaretchiodo-keller4495]

This was a very informative video. Thanks for all the useful info. Do you leave your sempervivums, that are in pots, outside over the winter?

[@plantvibrations]

Yes absolutely! They love it

[@margaretchiodo-keller4495]

@@plantvibrations Thank you for the quick response. I now feel more comfortable leaving my sempervivums outside in their pots to overwinter.

[@opalrichardson5674]

Don’t usually think about planting in containers to store in the garage during the winter (limited space). My husband gave me a small (6 x 6) greenhouse for Christmas last year. I live in Georgia, zone 7. Could I overwinter container plants in the greenhouse? We do have a thermometer that we monitor the temperature inside the greenhouse. Love your video’s, very informative! Thanks!

[@plantvibrations]

Yeah that’s the ULTIMATE place to overwinter, lucky you!!

[@jadedgramma]

Always love your videos! Questions will these plants survive in pots in MN where we have had -60 temps. Would a bigger pot give them a better chance at survival?

[@plantvibrations]

Ohhh dang that’s cold! I wouldn’t suggest anything that isn’t hardy to zone 3! A bigger pot and mulch can help

[@jadedgramma]

@@plantvibrations Thank you! It isn't always that cold-we didn't have much of a winter here until a couple weeks ago. Too warm, too soon here. I do have parrot lilies in the huge pots on my deck-they've survived but need more and different varieties. Thanks so much for your knowledge, enthusiasm! Been a buyer from Robertas @ QVC for 20 years,😊

[@eileenchang2173]

Hi Devin, I came upon your channel this morning. Thank you for a comprehensive summary. I have not found success leaving my boxwoods or small blue point juniper in planters over the winter even with drainage. I live in zone 5 and wonder if it’s because I get too much snow and the soil gets soggy. I also hear that other gardeners recommend going two zones lower to overwinter perennials in pots. 🌸🇨🇦

[@Bandaid17]

Yes 2 zones is the rule of thumb. Also insulating pots over the winter is a good idea. Its the freeze thaw cycle that gets them.

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for sharing

[@plantvibrations]

Yes I fear they’re not Hardy enough in your zone :(

[@sammysworld5485]

Correct both boxwoods & junipers don’t like to stay wet. these are dry tolerant evergreens which says a lot. Try conifers like dwarf Alberta spruce, thuja, emerald green or hetz midget. They do very well in containers for your zone. It does great in my zone 7. I had them over 3 years. I also drill extra large drainage holes to be on the safe side.

[@RosalieTreadway]

What zone, I am zone 10a. Want to plant bright mixture of plants in Large container.

[@plantvibrations]

👍👍

[@sweetmary6793]

Can those plants survive in Pennsylvania?

[@plantvibrations]

Most of them yes!

[@evasilvalayton758]

David❤️love your videos I am in zone 7 , in North Carolina. Would my zone compare to yours? Say hello to your lovely wife

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you! You definitely have a warmer winter allowing for a slightly different plant palette, but not terribly different

[@debbiewedoe2564]

🌴🌞

[@plantvibrations]

:-)

[@jennifer4bz953]

I killed my Sempervivum. I'm in 7a (Texas) and left them inside over winter. It's almost impossible for me to have succulents. I'm an overwaterer. I want to try the Hydrangeas. I'm glad I can use containers cuz I think the soil where I want to place them is no good.

[@plantvibrations]

I bet your semps would be fine if you left them outside!

[@OldTimerGarden]

You might live in a mansion but I don't have room to store trees in my house over Winter.

[@idaniamorales6058]

👏👏

[@plantvibrations]

:)

[@ivettesantana4319]

i had 2 agapanthus die over summer so am done with those. Idont know why smh

[@plantvibrations]

Hmm they’re normally stalwarts

[@agbobier2657]

Oleander is poisonous.

[@plantvibrations]

Many plants are!

[@TSCarmenMelbourne]

You're wife? 🤔 fair enough