What can I plant in planters now for autumn/winter colour?

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The plants in my planters are looking dead after a fortnight's neglect while we were on holiday. I want to replace them with some plants that will look good through autumn/winter. Kerb appeal is important as my house is up for sale.

What plants shall I pick up from the garden centre later on?

TIA

Pansies, cyclamen, Hellebores (although v expensive)

LOL at kerb appeal!

Oh and heathers/dwarf conifers.

Ok just back from garden centre with autumn-flowering antirrhinums, cyclamen, ivy, pansies, violas, heather and bugle.

Just having a mn break before attacking pots.

Thanks VVV

NO problem

They should last for ages.