Planting Spring container gardens before Spring arrives is a great way to ensure a beautiful flower garden.
At Berry’s, we grow over 300 different varieties of annuals and have a variety of cold-hardy plants for spring containers. Make sure to watch the nighttime temperatures, because these plants may be cold hardy, but they can’t tolerate much below freezing. You can count on these resilient plants to thrive.
- Forced Bulbs
Forcing bulbs is simply the process of speeding up a bulb’s growth. You’re essentially tricking your plants into blooming like it’s Spring before it is Spring. And we’ve taken care of that process for you by forcing our bulbs to the perfect stage you need for planting.
- Annuals
You should plant your spring container gardens about two months before the end of the frost season, which typically ranges between April and May in New England. Spring container gardens are usually only out for eight weeks before summer temperatures get too warm. Keep in mind that you don’t need to give the plants a ton of wiggle room in your pot! Plant them close together to give your pot a bountiful appearance.Cold-tolerant annual that can handle bouts of below-freezing temperatures:
Pansy/Violas, AlyssumLobularia, Nemesia, Osteospermum, Ranunculus, Primula, Stock, and Senetti Pericallis
- Perennials
Despite their dainty exterior, perennials are known for being tough as nails when it comes to enduring the elements. If you’re planting a spring container garden, we suggest checking out: Hellebore, Dianthus, Lamium, Erica Heather, Heuchera
Hellebore may be the most cold-tolerant, able to withstand temperatures below zero. Dianthus can also tolerate light frost, and Lamium practically thrives in cold and shady conditions, making them a great addition to your container garden.