This question is asked frequently - here is a blog with lots of suggestions for winter colour in containers -
http://www.growsonyou.com/spritzhenry/blog/2997-winter-interest-in-the-garden-part-6-containers

And a previously answered question. Again, it's Spritzhenry who gives the fullest answer.
http://www.growsonyou.com/question/show/14459-best-plants-for-winter-colour

Do you mean "for this time of year" or for winter?

Good point Heron, I'm thinking ahead to winter....

I live in the South East and grow Pansies, Primulas, miniture bulbs such as Iris, Tulip, Narcissus, Chionodoxa, Snowdrops. I usually add an Ivy and a miniture fir tree too, in pots and baskets. These mixed together I find gives a good all winter show. I dont feed and dont find I need to water either.

thanks to all .

I have two large pots one with Skimmia and the other Emerald Gold Euonymous

thanks heron and all.