Get ideas for growing annual flowers and plants in your garden. See how annuals can add personality and get tips for creating a cohesive design.
This week I’d like to talk about the plants that go in those containers–specifically blue flowers for shade pots. MY LATEST VIDEOS Why blue? First, because I love the look of a monochromatic blue and purple color scheme. And second, because the most asked question about my garden is “...
sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height1’-2’ hardiness zones2-11 Once grown primarily for its medicinal usefulness,Calendula makes a very attractive, bright addition to the ornamental flower garden. It also has beautiful, edible flowers with petals that make a beautiful tea or addition...
A standby for shade gardens, coleus fills in quickly when watered and fertilized regularly. They are well suited for garden beds and containers, plus they’re adaptable as a houseplant if brought in before the first frost. Look for coleus that bloom late in the season or not at all, like...
Great for baskets, but will require part to full shade. The bonus with this one, as the name suggests, is that the flowers are very fragrant. Geranium Big Eeze Annual A perfectly shaped plant with sturdy branches that hold vibrant coloured large headed blooms. This is one of the best ...
Fall is a great season if you’re trying to select annual flowers for shade. Beautiful fall annual flowers are perfect for an autumn tablescape or seasonal flower bed. 7. Begonia Begonias are a garden favorite thanks to their big blooms and various species. Begonias also come in a variety...
Wax begonia and fibrous begonia are annuals equally at home in full sun or full but bright shade. They have white, pink, rose, or red blossoms. Find out about these flowers. By Betty Barr Mackey Cleome, Spider Flower Cleome, or spider flower, is an annual flower known for its exceedingl...
Garden Lobelia Lobelia are often seen in hanging baskets with its blooms spilling over the edges. botanical nameLobelia sp. sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height10 to 24 inches hardiness zones9 to 11 These small dainty flowers make great hanging baskets or potted plants. The flowers ...
Geraniums have height, beautiful round-leaf foliage and stunning compact blooms that do justice to the height of a garden urn. Impatiens impatiens image by palms fromFotolia.com Impatiens features brilliant green foliage and long-lasting flowers. This partial shade annual produces plenty of blooms th...
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