Impatiens are an excellent choice for ground cover, especially in areas that receive little sunlight, like beneath existing trees, shrubs, or awnings. These plants will also reach maturity quickly and bloom in time for spring and continue into late summer. Average size:Between 6 and 34 inches t...
Look for impatiens in shades of red, pink, purple, peach, and white. Their bright green, ovate leaves serve as a dense backdrop for the bright, colorful flowers. These plants grow nicely in a container or the ground, in rich soil that holds moisture, as these are water-loving flowers....
Zinnia flowers are low-maintenance flowers that add vibrant color to your planters and bouquet arrangements. Some zinnia species closely resemble dahlia flowers. 5. Impatiens Impatiens are great container plants and considered easy to grow for most. They are also referred to as “busy lizzies” in...
Impatiens features brilliant green foliage and long-lasting flowers. This partial shade annual produces plenty of blooms that last throughout the growing season. Flowers come in a wide array of colors. Blooms are disc-shaped and flat with five distinct petals. Impatiens grow to a mature height o...
There are three main types of annual flowers, hardy, half-hardy and tender. Hardy Annuals - These are plants that will handle the cold. They can be planted in the fall or spring. It is best to plant them before the last frost if you are planting in the spring. Hardy annuals are ...
Livingstone daisy is a ground-hugging annual flower that needs full sun. The dark centers of these flowers are surrounded by petals in a wide range of colors, from pink to orange. Learn about Livingstone daisies. By C. Colston Burrell Morning Glory Vine Morning glory vine is a great, multic...
annual flowers flood the local garden centers. If you really want to make a statement, adding some annuals that blossom in hues of blue will really improve the look and feel of your garden. In this article, gardening expert Natalie Leiker shares her favorite annual flowers that have blue blo...
Not to be confused with the invasive vines, annual vinca is a sun-loving plant that is ideal for use as ground cover, bedding, edging or in containers. Its phlox-like flowers come in shades of pink, red, purple or white. Heat tolerantCora® Mixcombines multiple colors for a unique lo...
Native to Asia, this ornamental plant is a must-have in every shade garden. It requires humus-rich soil that retains moisture. The flowers are small but look like orchids.It has a clumping habit, so you can plant it on borders and among shrubs. ...
Annuals are those flowers and shrubs that go through their entire life cycle in one season. Because these plants are short-lived, you may want to get as many