Warm-Season Annuals
Full Sun Annuals From A To Z...
An annual is a plant that completes its life cycle (germination, flowering, setting of seeds) within one growing season. Annuals brighten our gardening beds and borders, and are perfect for container recipes. While perennials and shrubs are the equivalent of your wardrobe basics, annuals are the accessories you can rotate each season to reflect your mood.
The warm weather is here and our nurseries are filled with full-sun annuals in different sizes for all of your planting needs.
The warm weather is here and our nurseries are filled with full-sun annuals in different sizes for all of your planting needs.
Planting Tips:
- Choose annuals that thrive in your zone.
- Use potting mix for potted plants, and planting mix for garden beds.
- Feed annuals regularly to keep the roots growing and the blooms coming. Follow the directions on the label for optimal results.
- Water regularly. Allow the top 4"-6" of soil to dry slightly between each application.
- Add a layer of mulch to hold moisture in the warm weather.
Alyssum
Filler
Compact and low-growing, with an abundance of small white, pink, or purple flower clusters. Plant as a space filling groundcover to create a snow-like effect.
Celosia
Thriller
Showy, feathery flowers in an assortment of bright colors. Use for mixed borders, containers, or hanging baskets.
Cosmos
Thriller
Tall, upright growth habit with thread-like leaves. Daisy-like flowers come in shades of pink, crimson, or white. Use as a container “thriller” in your new pot-up.
Dianthus
Filler
Frilly, fragrant flowers bloom spring through fall in red, pink, or white. Creates a beautiful border, accent, or container plant.
Dusty Miller
Filler
Garden favorite known for its soft, silvery, lacy leaves. Adds a wonderful neutral backdrop for any planting project.
Gazania
Filler
Large, daisy-like flowers bloom in vibrant colors such as orange, yellow, and white, spring through summer. Plant as a groundcover or in containers.
Marigold
Filler or Thriller
Blooms in shades of yellow, gold, and orange late spring through fall. Plant in veggie gardens as a natural pest repellent.
Nasturtium
Spiller
Bright red, orange, or yellow edible flowers and interesting round leaves throughout summer. An excellent filler, spiller, or border.
Petunia
Filler or Spiller
Colorful, funnel-shaped flowers from spring until frost. A great pick for a hanging basket or container.
Portulaca
Spiller
An abundance of colorful, petite flowers bloom profusely from spring until frost. An excellent trailer for hanging baskets or as a groundcover.
Red Hot Sally Sage
Thriller
Bring brilliant color to your planting project with Red Hot Sally. Full, short flower spikes are covered in bright red flowers from spring until late summer.
Snapdragon
Thriller
Tall flower spikes display unique bright flowers from late spring to summer, and again in fall.
Sunflower
Thriller
Depending on variety, habits can range from compact and branching to classic giant single blooms—with colors from yellow to bronze to red. Makes a wonderful cut flower.
Verbena
Spiller
Clusters of striking, fragrant flowers in pink, purple, red, coral, blue-violet bloom spring through fall. Plant in containers, hanging baskets, borders, or as a groundcover.
Vinca
Filler
Brightly-colored blooms in shades of white, pink, and lavender appear during warm months. Spreading growth habit is favorable in borders, hanging baskets, and containers.
Zinnia
Thriller or Filler
Blooms can be petite and whimsical or large and impressive, depending on the variety. Same for growth habit. Shades of white, yellow, red, orange, pink and purple. Taller varieties can be used for height at the back of mixed planting beds. Makes an excellent cut flower.
