Autumn/Winter Window Boxes

[amandaandherveg]

I built some windowboxes this year which look great and are doing well. As I'm new to flower growing - can you advise what I should be looking to plant grow in them for late Autumn/Winter to give me a little colour and to save them from looking derelict in the cold dark months. Preferably things I can try and grow from seed or cuttings.

[FionaH]

Winter pansies are very cheerful

[Gardenwitch]

marigolds look lovely too

[Two_Sheds]

Marigolds don't flower in the winter though

Mind you, neither do winter pansies