I don't know how long your cuttings are. I know that long cuttings will root very well outside in zone 8b. I've done it many times in about 7 gallon self watering pots and checking once a week to make sure that the mixture is not dry. If you leave them exposed where they get some humidity from rain, it's also OK. When you see some active growth, you could start increasing watering gradually as spring approaches. On average I might water once every two or three weeks during the winter.