Perennial flowers in pots??

I just planted a bunch of perennial flowers in big planting pots. I chose the flowers by looks and how they looked with the other flowers when deciding which to put into the pots. Did i do it completely wrong?? I have never gardened before but i made sure to use potting soil. Also, how often should i water the flowers? I really enjoyed planting the flowers but im nervous they might die!

Perennial flowers in pots??
Just be sure that you read the tag that came with them and if they are suppose to be in the sun or shade. Make sure the dirt stays damp. Don't let it dry out. Water them in the evening when the sun goes down. Watering them when the sun is on them may scorch them.





I'm sure you'll do just fine!
Reply:Relax, you did just fine. Feel the soil daily, if it's not real damp, it's time to water. I've planted perrenials in big pots many times %26amp; they do well. You might want to add some Miracle Gro to your pots, as it gives the flowers a real boost.
Reply:Jen


You don't mention where you live, but if it's in the north, you'll need to sink those perennials into the ground before the snow flies!---otherwise, they're little roots will freeze and they won't be alive come spring. Other than that, there's no reason why you can't grow perennials in pots, unless you planted something that will get ginormous in a too-small pot.


But here's something you might want to keep in mind for next spring. Perennials generally have a bloom time of about two to four weeks (although there are exceptions; a few will bloom continuously until frost if you keep them deadheaded.) But annuals, on the other hand, will bloom all summer long, which is a nice reason to have some of them around. Just a thought...and good luck, it's always nice to see a budding gardener!
Reply:First don't forget to fertilize. I use a granular time releases one. Hopefully you got compatible plants ie: they all like sun etc. Most perennials do enjoy lot of sun. The pot needs to have drainage as well. They do not need to be watered every day unless you are having a heat wave. Water thoroughly ever 2 - 3 days.
Reply:If you did what made you happy, then you can't be far off. The comments made by others here are all valid, without knowing what exactly you did plant.





Whenever possible, you should water in the morning, evening watering can increase the incidence of fungal diseases.





If you live in an area where the ground freezes, you might consider sinking the pots into the ground or planting the plants completely in some peat moss or potting soil so they will be easy to dig out in the spring. Depending also on just how big the pots were that you used to plant, overwinter freezing may be a problem. The soil will expand when it freezes, and possibly crack the pot.





While plants are not indestructible, and, especially in containers you are responsible for their care, they can be very resilient. A couple of years ago I had some hostas and lavender left over from planting. The got tossed into a corner on the North side of the house by the garage and forgotten, sill in the garden center plastic pots. Well, it's been 3 or four years and some of the plants still sprout each year, still in the original pots an still sitting on the ground, and we live in zone 6. I think I'll reward them for their hardiness by planting them in a proper spot this year.





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