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Winter Containers and Window Boxes: A Practical Starting Point

The title of this page points to a seasonal project many Angelenos enjoy between nights out: planting winter containers and window boxes. Southern California's mild winters make this one of the best times of year to grow in pots, and a well-planted balcony or windowsill is a pleasant thing to come home to after a late concert or show.

Choose the right container

Any pot or window box needs drainage holes so roots never sit in water. Winter rains in Los Angeles are irregular but can be heavy, and waterlogged soil is a common cause of failure. Terracotta breathes well but dries quickly. Glazed ceramic, wood and lightweight resin hold moisture longer. Use a quality potting mix rather than garden soil, which compacts in containers.

Plants that suit a mild winter

Cool-season annuals do well from late autumn into spring in coastal and inland LA. Pansies, violas, snapdragons, calendula, cyclamen and sweet alyssum are reliable choices. For greenery and scent, try herbs such as parsley, cilantro, thyme and rosemary. Leafy edibles like lettuce, arugula, chard and kale also grow happily in window boxes.

  • Thriller, filler, spiller: combine one upright plant, a mounding plant and one that trails over the edge for a full look.
  • Group by needs: keep sun-lovers together and shade-tolerant plants together.
  • Watch the light: winter sun sits lower, so a spot that was bright in summer may be shaded now.

Simple care through the season

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry rather than on a fixed schedule, and cut back after rain. A gentle liquid feed every few weeks keeps flowers coming. Remove faded blooms to encourage more, and check under leaves for aphids, which can appear as temperatures warm. On the rare cold nights inland valleys see, move tender pots close to a wall or under an overhang.

If you keep a busy calendar of events, low-maintenance herbs and violas are forgiving picks. Check our schedule to plan your evenings, and browse more ideas in our guides.