20 Great Perennials to Grow in Containers

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A container garden, whether on a patio, porch, balcony or simply front entryway can be more than just a few annuals you have to buy again and again every single year. When we start to think of our container gardens as gardens, we start to understand the importance that perennials play. As potted plants perennials have a very distinct function from year to year.
In this video I show twenty of my favorite perennials to grow in containers. While going through the list of plants I add in some essentials tips and cultural care techniques to use with your potted perennials to ensure they do well from season to season, year to year. #containergardening #pottedplants #perennials
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4:37 Olea europea Olive Tree
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6:42 Laurel Shrubs, various
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@lgparker4726 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@Mary-had-a-lil-farm Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dianacappola3738 11 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@brentrobinson6383 Ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations Ай бұрын

Awesome!!

@sammysworld5485 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@imeldamayer-taylor2783 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your great advice , so helpful.😍

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@evasilvalayton758 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks so much!

@plantvibrations 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@waltermaples3998 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@davidgreathouse1604 11 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

:-)

@janemarriott3389 11 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thanks

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@imeldamayer-taylor2783 11 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

It is such a great city!!

@paulaevans8335 9 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@christophertaylor9826 11 ай бұрын

Great garden videos.

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Christopher

@mrrbeechannel6108 10 ай бұрын

💕 love you and your plant

@plantvibrations 10 ай бұрын

🙌🙌

@sheilabroad8192 11 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

I love my olive!! Thank you

@sis9622 11 ай бұрын

Awesome

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

🙌🙌

@Laura-rx9mp 11 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

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

@Gkrissy 10 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 10 ай бұрын

Love it!

@vintagegarden93 10 ай бұрын

I LOVE LAVENDER too ❤

@plantvibrations 10 ай бұрын

Yessss

@johanbmarak349 9 ай бұрын

Very nice ❤❤

@plantvibrations 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@kbk2192 11 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@imeldamayer-taylor2783 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@Moriah_Nevarez_ 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Enjoy your container garden!

@planttherapy1860 10 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for joining!!

@planttherapy1860 10 ай бұрын

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

@trishferrer8209 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Not quite as hot as you ThAts for sure!

@franniecamden 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Great collection you’ve got !!

@margaretchiodo-keller4495 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely! They love it

@margaretchiodo-keller4495 11 ай бұрын

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

@opalrichardson5674 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@jadedgramma 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@plantvibrations 11 ай бұрын

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

@sammysworld5485 10 ай бұрын

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.

@debbiewedoe2564 3 ай бұрын

🌴🌞

@plantvibrations 3 ай бұрын

:-)

@user-ss1tg4lk8f 7 ай бұрын

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

@plantvibrations 7 ай бұрын

👍👍

@jennifer4bz953 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@evasilvalayton758 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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