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I don't know how I missed the part about you saying that you live on Long Island, because that helps considerably. According to the USDA zone map you are zone 7 which surprises me a little since I'm in OK and we are zone 7. Anyhow, you obviously don't get as cold as I though which means that most perennials wills survive your winters in large containers.
I know this because mine do. So, selecting flowers for your containers just became easier. Just go with what you like.
Good Luck
Reply:You could plant bulbs like tulips, daffodils, etc. Perennials don't really like pot environment, but lots of annuals do well...
Reply:The trouble with potted plants in zones as cold as yours is this- The average underground temperature is about 52*. Roots are simply not adapted to survive freezing temperatures. So if your pot is above ground and not protected by the constant geothermic heat that keeps them from freezing, they are at severe risk. I'm not saying they will certainly die right away, I'm just saying they will certainly die eventually.
If you really must have potted plants and expect them to survive, your best bet is to dig a hole every Fall and bury the pot. Yeah, I know, who's gonna do THAT, right? Your next safest option would be to just buy a bail of straw and cover the pot with that, then discard the straw in the Spring.
Not the answer you wanted to hear, I know. But it's very true. Sad, but true.affiliate reviews
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