Easily add height, dimension, and bold color to your garden with these tall, easy-to-grow flowers. While you can opt to grow sunflowers in their classic golden hue, you can also find other varieties in shades of red, white, orange, and even pink. These tall flowers can grow several feet high, so you may need to stake them to give them the proper support they need to flourish. Country Life. Design Ideas. Home Maintenance.
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Popular annual flowers and plants: Petunia Verbena Calibrachoa Geranium Marigold Vinca Zinnia Ageratum floss flower Angelonia summer snapdragon Impatiens Begonias Sweet potato vine Coleus To decide which plants to try in your own garden, take a closer look at these popular annuals in our photo gallery.
PLANTING ANNUALS Consider the following pros and cons before planting annuals in your garden: Pros: Annuals are easy to grow and offer brightly colored flowers for instant impact They are versatile and can be grown in garden beds, hanging baskets or containers If properly planted and cared for, many annuals will bloom nonstop from planting to frost Color choices include purple, bi-color, pink, blue, red, yellow, coral, orange, white and even black! You can find annuals for every situation: deer, sun, shade, low maintenance…you name it Cons: Unlike perennial plants which return year after year, they complete their life cycles in a single season and must be replanted yearly Many annuals require deadheading, or the removal of spent buds, to keep them blooming Annuals often benefit from frequent applications of fertilizer to keep them looking their best Daily watering is usually necessary, especially in summer heat When it comes to growing these garden favorites, you have two choices: purchase the plants in flower or start them yourself from seed.
Hardy annuals do well in cooler weather. They are able to withstand some freezing temperatures and can be planted the earliest. These types will also do well when planted in fall when temperatures begin to drop. Half-hardy annuals will tolerate a touch of frost and most common annuals fall into this category. If a surprise spring frost arrives, be prepared to cover them at night. If you want a cohesive design face it, we all know that looks better , here are a few essential tips for designing with annuals: Before you get in your car to go plant shopping, evaluate the areas in your garden where you want annuals.
Celosia produces gorgeous flowers in all kinds of colors and shapes, including pink, orange, red, yellow, fans, plumes, and brains. They grow fast and bloom mostly in the summer. Zinnias can be found in all kinds of colors, including red, pink, orange, yellow, and white.
These flowers look a lot like dahlias and are best grown in planters or containers. The chrysanthemum is a must-have plant that can be grown from seed starting in the spring. It blooms in late summer to early fall and can be found at just about any nursery.
The cosmos is an adorable, pint-sized flower that blooms more and grows taller the more often you cut it. It produces lovely flowers in shades of white, purple, and pink. Not to be confused with the perennial coneflower, cornflowers grow best in zones 2 through 11, particularly in full sun and well-draining soil. These flowers bloom best in the summer months.
Dahlias are gorgeous lowers with honeycomb shapes that look beautiful in any garden. They are easy to care for, and actually, if you are careful about digging up the tubers every year, you can grow these plants and perennials , too.
The nasturtium is an easy to grow flower that comes in all the best and brightest fall colors. It can produce blooms from spring until autumn and is known for its utility in the vegetable garden it repels a ton of common garden pests!
Geraniums are easy to grow and will flourish for several months as long as you grow them in full sun or partial shade. The calendula is another gorgeous flower that grows well in full sun to partial shade.
It is best grown in well-draining soil, ideally in zones 9 through You can harvest this flower for its beauty alone, or use its petals to make essential oils for your skin. The flowering stock has a clove-like aroma that makes it perfect for bouquets or lining walkways in your garden. These blooms come in all colors and grow best in full sun. Impatiens are tiny flowers with delicate petals, perfect for dark areas of your yard.
These flowers can be planted in a shady location for gorgeous blooms all summer long. There are several varieties of primrose for you to choose from, with English primrose being one of the most popular choices.
It has a ton of bright colors that can brighten up your garden or your home. It blooms best in the winter. Larkspur is shockingly easy to care for in a colder climate.
You can grow these plants in the fall and their seeds will overwinter. Another flower that you can grow as an annual is the sweet pea. Known for its delicate, plying aroma, this flower can produce vines that climb as tall as ten feet. There are dwarf varieties available, too, though, if vines are too much for you to handle.
Marigolds give you a lot of bang for your buck, pushing out gorgeous yellow and orange flowers every summer. Those flowers tend to last long into the autumn months, too and are known to attract pollinators and repel pests. This flower can bloom a long time, though, and will add a lovely pop of color to your garden.
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