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Hi again, (told you guys I have a TON of questions )

I want some shasta daisies in containers, since we have heavy clay soil(I read somewhere that they don't like clay soil). I am thinking of buying some but my question is since they are perennials, will they be okay in the winter? Will I have to move the pot into the garage or indoors in the winter? I want to make sure I know what their needs are, before I buy these beauties.

Thanks

My yard is heavy clay soil, and Shastas do fine for me, as long as I plant them in a spot where they get reasonably good drainage. They are fairly shallow-rooted as plants go.

They should be hardy in your area, especially if you choose the correct variety. Here is some information about them:

https://yardener.com/ShastaDaisy.html

For growing in containers, it's a good idea to select a variety that is rated as hardy for a zone 1 or 2 times colder than yours. If you wish, you can bring the containers into your garage for the winter. Another alternative for winter protection would be to bury the containers up to the rim in the ground, and place mulch over them.

I agree with Kisal about burying the container in the ground up to the rim and cover over with mulch during winter. I do that with some of my herbs and they come back every year.

Kisal, thanks for the link. Burying the container in the ground sounds like a wonderful idea! Thanks!

Raj