Popular Annuals
Annual. A classic variety of this popular annual - and one of my personal favourites. A true workhorse, ‘Carpet of Snow’ is one of the most versatile plants in the garden. As an ornamental, it can be tucked into the corners of raised beds, blanket the edge of a border bed, or drape gracefully over the sides of a mixed container. As a vegetable companion, its lovely, sweet fragrance attracts an abundance of pollinators and repels harmful insects. A low growth habit allows it to act as a living mulch. Both the leaves and flowers are edible, with a light peppery taste. Plants prefer moist, loamy soil, and providing a monthly dose of balanced fertilizer will be heartily rewarded.
Location: Front of border, Hanging basket, Mixed container, Vegetable garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 6”, spreading to 12”
Plant Spacing: 5-8”
Annual. This variety comes in a cheerful combination of pastel shades from lavender and pink to white. The plants stay tidy longer than other varieties, making them excellent for borders, and suitable for even small pots or hanging baskets. Their honey-sweet fragrance is a delight in the garden, and their small, clustered flowers are extremely attractive to pollinators. Plant in bunches to brighten up a bare patch, or tuck into the vegetable garden to add colour and draw the bees en masse. Plant in moist, well-draining soil and fertilize monthly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 4”, spreading to 12”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Hands-down one of the most outstanding late season performers. With a colour that gradually deepens from apricot to creamy pink, you will fall in love with these huge, fluffy blooms! The flowers are long-lasting, providing a burst of delicate beauty deep into the fall. If you can bring yourself to snip off a few stems, they are also a sensational cut flower. Plant in average to rich soil, and fertilize monthly for largest blooms.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: August to October
Height: 35”
Plant Spacing: 6-12”
Annual. Small, mounded plants with bright green foliage and charming flowers in shades of white, pink, or red. An excellent choice for a shady garden space or patio container. Easy to grow, weather resistant and tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions (including dry areas). For best results, plant in moist, well-drained soil and fertilize monthly.
Location: Patio container, Landscape planting
Blooming Period: June to September
Height: 8-10”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. Small, mounded plants with gorgeous bronze foliage to beautifully offset flowers in shades of pink, red or white. An excellent choice for a shady garden space or patio container. Easy to grow, weather resistant and tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions (including dry areas). For best results, plant in moist, well-drained soil and fertilize monthly.
Location: Patio container, Landscape planting
Blooming Period: June to September
Height: 8-10”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. A statement piece for any garden! These well-branched plants will reach an eye-watering size, forming hedges in the landscape or billowing mounds in containers. They are low maintenance and self-cleaning. Plants tolerate heat, drought, and rain. For best results, plant in moist, well-drained soil and fertilize monthly.
Location: Shade garden, Annual hedge, Large container
Blooming Period: June to September
Height: 40-48”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. Branching plants boast a candelabra of bright, long-lasting plumes all summer and don’t mind hot, dry conditions. They can be cut for fabulous fresh flowers or air-dried for a unique “everlasting” display. Plants are low maintenance, drought tolerant, and heat tolerant. Plant in moderate to rich soil. Good drainage is essential.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 14-16”
Plant Spacing: 8-10”
Annual. Add a dazzling flame of colour to your garden or containers! Well-branched plants produce bright red flower spikes that are pollinator magnets, attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Plants are low maintenance, drought tolerant, and heat tolerant. Plants will tolerate any soil type, provided it is well-draining.
Location: Container, Cottage garden, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 14”
Plant Spacing: 8”
Annual. Huge, bright leaves in a range of colours that will liven up shaded beds and borders. Vigorous plants have a bushy growth habit, quickly providing an explosion of colour all season. This variety is very late to flower, but pinching buds will further extend its beauty as a foliage plant. They are easy to grow and thrive in rich, moist soil. Monthly feeding will provide the best leaf colour.
Location: Shade bed/border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Height: 15”
Plant Spacing: 10-14”
Annual. Compact, bushy plants are perfect for brightening a shaded border, patio container, or even a sunny windowsill indoors. Colours include a blend of textures and shades, including scarlet, maroon, chartreuse and apricot. Pinch emerging buds to delay flowering at the end of the season. Plants are easy to grow and thrive in rich, moist soil. Monthly feeding will provide the best leaf colour.
Location: Shade bed/border, Mixed container, Houseplant
Height: 10”
Plant Spacing: 10-14”
Annual. A lively mix of pink, purple and white flowers on dense, feathery plants. Smaller than other varieties, ‘Apollo’ is perfect for containers.
Cosmos attract bees, butterflies and birds. The plants are self-seeding, but not invasive, and are not prone to pests or disease. They tolerate heat, drought and will grow in even the poorest soil conditions, provided that there is good drainage. This is a truly low-maintenance plant. Avoid too much fertilizer, as this can lead to lush foliage and few blooms.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 18-26”
Plant Spacing: 12-15”
Annual. ‘Gloria’ is a show-off in the garden. The rose-pink petals and piercing crimson eyes will easily charm all who come to visit. Plants are heavy-blooming and self-cleaning, for an easy display of colour from early summer to frost.
Cosmos attract bees, butterflies and birds. The plants are self-seeding, but not invasive, and are not prone to pests or disease. They tolerate heat, drought and will grow in even the poorest soil conditions, provided that there is good drainage. This is a truly low-maintenance plant. Avoid too much fertilizer, as this can lead to lush foliage and few blooms.
Location: Rear border, Landscape planting, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 3-5’
Plant Spacing: 18”
Annual. Soft, feathery foliage forms in neat, silver mounds. Dusty Milller is favoured for its ability to blend effortlessly into any colour scheme, easily complementing warm, cool, or pastel toned annuals and perennials. The effect is particularly striking with purple and blue shades. Silver leaves also provide an interesting contrast to the green leaves of other bedding plants. They are easy to grow, being both heat and drought tolerant. Plant in average, well-draining soil, and feed occasionally throughout the summer.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Height: 12”
Plant Spacing: 8-10”
Annual. Watch dozens of brightly-coloured globes dance over felted green leaves. ‘Las Vegas’ brings a light and airy quality to your garden, appearing in a mix of plum, pink or pure white. They are an easy addition to an annual bed, blending effortlessly with bolder flowers like petunias and marigolds.
Gomphrena thrive in areas with full, hot sun, receiving a “Flameproof” certification by the Dallas Arboretum for their top performance in extreme heat. Their prolific blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and make long-lasting fresh cut flowers which retain their colour when dried. Their effect is most striking when planted in groups. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil.
Location: Sunny border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 18-28”, spreading to 20”
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Glowing, bright rose blooms add cheerful whimsy to the garden or vase. A top garden performer and an exceptional cut flower.
Gomphrena thrive in areas with full, hot sun, receiving a “Flameproof” certification by the Dallas Arboretum for their top performance in extreme heat. Their prolific blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and make long-lasting fresh cut flowers which retain their colour when dried. Their effect is most striking when planted in groups. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil.
Location: Sunny border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 18-24”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Beloved for their vivid, lipstick-red colour, these plants add a spectacular flair to the landscape and the vase. A top garden performer and an exceptional cut flower.
Gomphrena thrive in areas with full, hot sun, receiving a “Flameproof” certification by the Dallas Arboretum for their top performance in extreme heat. Their prolific blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and make long-lasting fresh cut flowers which retain their colour when dried. Their effect is most striking when planted in groups. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil.
Location: Sunny border, Mixed container, Landscape planting, Cut flower garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 18-24”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. A variety that thrives in full sun! Plant these in any corner of the garden for a burst of brilliant colour. Large, 2.5”, satiny coral-orange flowers bloom profusely all season. Compact plants are fast-growing, heat-loving and long-blooming. They are perfectly suited to containers and require little maintenance to continue flowering freely all season. This is a carefree choice that always looks terrific! For best results, plant in moist, well-draining soil.
Location: Bed/border, Mixed container, Mass planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 11”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. The best shade-loving annual to brighten up any dark corner of the landscape! Jumbo 2.5” flowers bloom profusely in an array of lavender, rose, salmon and violet, adding a touch of tropical elegance to the garden. Compact plants are fast-growing, heat-loving and long-blooming. They are perfectly suited to containers and require little maintenance to continue flowering freely all season. This is a carefree choice that always looks terrific! For best results, plant in moist, well-draining soil.
Location: Shade bed/border, Mixed container, Mass planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-10”
Plant Spacing: 4-6”
Annual. Lovely lilac flowers will soften any colour palette.
Lobelia are vigorous plants that flower heavily all season. ‘Regatta’ is a superb trailing variety with great heat tolerance. Their delicate blooms cascade beautifully over the edge of hanging baskets and containers, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Self-cleaning, and low maintenance, lobelia are very easy to grow. Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize containers every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 5”, spreading to 15”
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. Rose coloured flowers with large white eyes provide bold colour to any mixed arrangement.
Lobelia are vigorous plants that flower heavily all season. ‘Regatta’ is a superb trailing variety with great heat tolerance. Their delicate blooms cascade beautifully over the edge of hanging baskets and containers, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Self-cleaning, and low maintenance, lobelia are very easy to grow. Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize containers every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 5”, spreading to 15”
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. A charming burst of bright, sapphire blue flowers with white eyes will provide the finishing touch to window boxes and planters.
Lobelia are vigorous plants that flower heavily all season. Their delicate blooms cascade beautifully over the edge of hanging baskets and containers, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Self-cleaning, and low maintenance, lobelia are very easy to grow. Plant in rich, well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize containers every two weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6”, spreading to 12”
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. Compact and bushy plants with double, 2.5” blooms in a mix of orange and yellow hues. A wonderful variety for containers and small pots.
The quintessential companion plant, marigolds are stars in the vegetable garden. They attract bees, butterflies and beneficial predatory insects. They are an excellent companion for tomatoes and potatoes, as they repel harmful insects and soil nematodes. Plant in average soil with even moisture and fertilize every few weeks.
Location: Vegetable garden, Front of border, Mixed container
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 10-12”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Huge blooms in great, showy quantity all summer long. Their carpet-like spread makes them excellent for creating masses of colour in the landscape or large borders. Big Duck marigolds are also extremely heat tolerant.
The quintessential companion plant, marigolds are stars in the vegetable garden. They attract bees, butterflies and beneficial predatory insects. They are an excellent companion for tomatoes and potatoes, as they repel harmful insects and soil nematodes. Plant in average soil with even moisture and fertilize every few weeks.
Location: Vegetable garden, Mid to read border, Mixed container
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-24”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Huge blooms in great, showy quantity all summer long. Their carpet-like spread makes them excellent for creating masses of colour in the landscape or large borders. Big Duck marigolds are also extremely heat tolerant.
The quintessential companion plant, marigolds are stars in the vegetable garden. They attract bees, butterflies and beneficial predatory insects. They are an excellent companion for tomatoes and potatoes, as they repel harmful insects and soil nematodes. Plant in average soil with even moisture and fertilize every few weeks.
Location: Vegetable garden, Mid to read border, Mixed container
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-24”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Compact, sturdy plants that bear a profusion of showy, red and yellow blooms all summer and deep into fall.
The quintessential companion plant, marigolds are stars in the vegetable garden. They attract bees, butterflies and beneficial predatory insects. They are an excellent companion for tomatoes and potatoes, as they repel harmful insects and soil nematodes. Plant in average soil with even moisture and fertilize every few weeks.
Location: Vegetable garden, Front of border, Mixed container
Bloom Period: May to October
Height: 10-12”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Enormous, fully double, 4” blooms in vibrant pastel yellow. Plants are compact, tidy and sturdy. Heavy-blooming and heat tolerant, this is an outstanding variety for massing in the landscape or making colourful patio containers.
The quintessential companion plant, marigolds are stars in the vegetable garden. They attract bees, butterflies and beneficial predatory insects. They are an excellent companion for tomatoes and potatoes, as they repel harmful insects and soil nematodes. Plant in average soil with even moisture and fertilize every few weeks.
Location: Vegetable garden, Landscape planting, Mixed container
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-14”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. This Mexican marigold is smothered in petite, sunny flowers with a light citrus scent. Plants grow in neat mounds with lacy green foliage. Both leaves and flowers are edible - leaves as a flavourful salad green, and flowers to dress up salads or desserts.
The quintessential companion plant, marigolds are stars in the vegetable garden. They attract bees, butterflies and beneficial predatory insects. They are an excellent companion for tomatoes and potatoes, as they repel harmful insects and soil nematodes. Plant in average soil with even moisture and fertilize every few weeks.
Location: Vegetable garden, Front of border, Mixed container
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 12”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Superior branching, medium stature and dense flower structure make ‘Marvel II’ marigolds top performers in the garden all season. They do not need staking and excel in large containers and landscape plantings. They are also long-lasting cut flowers.
The quintessential companion plant, marigolds are stars in the vegetable garden. They attract bees, butterflies and beneficial predatory insects. They are an excellent companion for tomatoes and potatoes, as they repel harmful insects and soil nematodes. Plant in average soil with even moisture and fertilize every few weeks.
Location: Vegetable garden, Landscape planting, Mixed container
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 16-18”
Plant Spacing: 8-10”
Annual. A vintage variety with glowing 3-4” azure blooms on huge vines that will quickly cover a fence or trellis.
As their name implies, Morning Glories open fresh each morning. While single blooms last for only one day, faded flowers will not be missed as the vines produce an abundance of new blooms in their place. Most important for excellent blooms is a full day - 8 hours - of unfiltered sunlight. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. An easy to grow climber, plants can be grown in 10-12” pots, and trained up a trellis or around a tomato cage. They thrive in hot weather and tolerate drought. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil and feed monthly with a low nitrogen fertilizer.
Location: Patio container, Trellis
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: vines up to 12’
Plant Spacing: 6”
Annual. A magnificent heirloom from Bavaria, Germany, these royal purple trumpet flowers with ruby red stars have delighted gardeners for years. Fast growing, ‘Grandpa Ott’ is perfect to hide an unsightly fence or scramble through an arbour.
As their name implies, Morning Glories open fresh each morning. While single blooms last for only one day, faded flowers will not be missed as the vines produce an abundance of new blooms in their place. Most important for excellent blooms is a full day - 8 hours - of unfiltered sunlight. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. An easy to grow climber, plants can be grown in 10-12” pots, and trained up a trellis or around a tomato cage. They thrive in hot weather and tolerate drought. Plant in fertile, well-draining soil and feed monthly with a low nitrogen fertilizer.
Location: Patio container, Trellis
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: vines up to 8-10’, spreading 3-6’
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. A petite-flowered, mounding variety that is ideal for containers and small space gardens. The rose colour provides a beautiful contrast to dark green foliage.
Nasturtiums are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. They draw pests away from tomato and squash, deter cucumber beetles, and are also beneficial to Brassicas, dill, melons and radishes. They make great underplantings for daylilies and roses. The flowers are entirely edible, with a peppery taste that makes them a unique addition to a summer salad. Plants thrive on neglect. Plant in average, well-draining soil and watch them produce an abundance of cheerful blooms.
Location: Vegetable garden, Front of border, Patio container
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 12”
Plant Spacing: 8-12”
Annual. Blooms form a riot of colour in shades spanning from cream to rose to deep mahogany. Flowers are larger than other varieties, with mostly double petals. Very showy in hanging baskets or climbing up a trellis.
Nasturtiums are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects. They draw pests away from tomato and squash, deter cucumber beetles, and are also particularly beneficial to Brassicas, dill, melons and radishes. They make great underplantings for daylilies and roses. The flowers are entirely edible, with a peppery taste that makes them a unique addition to a summer salad. Plants thrive on neglect. Plant in average, well-draining soil and watch them produce an abundance of cheerful blooms.
Location: Vegetable garden, Trellis, Patio container
Bloom Period: July to September
Height: 12”, spreading to 4-6’ (in ground) or 18” (in baskets)
Plant Spacing: 8-12”
Annual. Cheerful, long-blooming pansies in white, primrose, or gold. Plants are compact and well-branched, maintaining a tidy appearance all season.
Pansies are an excellent cool season flower to brighten spring gardens and bulb beds. They thrive in areas with morning sun and protection from the afternoon heat, often producing a second flush of blooms in the fall. Flowers are edible, and are a popular option for a fresh garnish or candied in desserts. Plant in moist, fertile, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Spring bulb bed
Bloom Period: May/June, September
Height: 4-6”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Large, 3”, rich rose blooms are sure to stand out in the garden. Uniform plants are extremely heat and weather tolerant.
Pansies are an excellent cool season flower to brighten spring gardens and bulb beds. They thrive in areas with morning sun and protection from the afternoon heat, often producing a second flush of blooms in the fall. Flowers are edible, and are a popular option for a fresh garnish or candied in desserts. Plant in moist, fertile, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Spring bulb bed
Bloom Period: May/June, September
Height: 8”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. Wildly illuminating purple and white petals make this pansy glow in the garden! Tidy plants are covered in massive, 3” flowers, making them a superb addition to any spring arrangement.
Pansies are an excellent cool season flower to brighten spring gardens and bulb beds. They thrive in areas with morning sun and protection from the afternoon heat, often producing a second flush of blooms in the fall. Flowers are edible, and are a popular option for a fresh garnish or candied in desserts. Plant in moist, fertile, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Spring bulb bed
Bloom Period: May/June, September
Height: 8-10”
Plant Spacing: 6-8”
Annual. A fan favourite for early season blooms and long-lasting garden performance. Vigorous, mounded plants will quickly fill a garden bed with 2.5-3” blooms. Flowering is continuous all season, as plants tolerate both heat and humidity.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 10”, spreading to 14”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. Scrumptious rosy red flowers will add a shimmer of velvety texture to your landscape or containers. ‘Easy Wave’ petunias are vigorous, self-cleaning, and long-blooming, with a high production of 2.25” flowers all season.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-12”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Bright, rose-pink blooms with a hint of orange will add a tropical feel to your landscape or containers. ‘Easy Wave’ petunias are vigorous, self-cleaning, and long-blooming, with a high production of 2.25” flowers all season.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-12”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Creamy-edged flowers with gorgeous yellow centers will soften any container arrangement. Plants are vigorous, self-cleaning, and long-blooming, with a high production of 2.25” flowers all season.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 8-12”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. An award winning variety with fragrant, 2-3” indigo-blue flowers that bloom profusely all season. Their sweet scent can be enjoyed throughout the day, and is strongest in the evening. Consider planting on a patio or below a window, where their floral fragrance will perfume the air. Tough plants are resistant to both heat and rain.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-8”, spreading to 2.5-3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Prolific mounds of cheerful lemon-yellow flowers. ‘Opera Supreme’ are a superb trailing series, producing a showstopping cascade of 2’ flowers all summer long. Ideal for hanging baskets or as a seasonal ground cover, plants are vigorous and self-cleaning.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Ground cover, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-10”, spreading to 3.5-4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. With silvery blooms and deep purple veins, these blooms are so stunning in person that a photo cannot do them justice. ‘Opera Supreme’ are a superb trailing series, producing a showstopping cascade of 2’ flowers all summer long. Ideal for hanging baskets or as a seasonal ground cover, plants are vigorous and self-cleaning.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Ground cover, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-10”, spreading to 3.5-4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Shimmery-pink pastel flowers with a burst of raspberry pink centers. ‘Opera Supreme’ are a superb trailing series, producing a showstopping cascade of 2’ flowers all summer long. Ideal for hanging baskets or as a seasonal ground cover, plants are vigorous and self-cleaning.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Ground cover, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-10”, spreading to 3.5-4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Create a rich, royal carpet of ultraviolet blooms with this fantastic spreading variety. Heavy flowering, low maintenance, and self-cleaning, ‘Shock Wave’ are an outstanding series for mass planting. They are also tolerant of both heat and humidity.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 7-10”, spreading to 3.5’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Petite flowers bloom dark purple in cool weather and gradually lighten to lavender in the warm summer sun. Heavy flowering, low maintenance, and self-cleaning, ‘Shock Wave’ are an outstanding series for mass planting. They are also tolerant of both heat and humidity.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 7-10”, spreading to 3.5’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Bright yellow blooms with an underlying lime tone. Well-branched plants are covered in huge flowers. A great addition to the landscape or to fill containers.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Mixed container, Front of border
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 10-15”
Plant Spacing: 10-12”
Annual. Rich, velvet red flowers will provide a mountain of colour in the garden or containers! ‘Tidal Wave’ petunias have larger flowers than other Wave varieties, with blooms reaching 2.5-4” across. When planted close together they will form low hedges; Spaced farther apart they will create a rapid ground cover.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 1-2’, spreading to 4’
Plant Spacing: 18-36”
Annual. Especially suited for hanging baskets or window boxes. Large, eye-catching salmon flowers bloom profusely all summer.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Landscape planting, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 10”, spreading to 3’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. Enjoy a wealth of 2.5-3” carmine flowers from these rapidly spreading plants. Easy to grow, they do not require deadheading, are perfectly suited to containers, and create a stunning seasonal ground cover when massed in a landscape. Plants are extremely weather resistant and will stand up to heavy rain and mild frost.
Petunias are a popular summer annual, prized for their beautiful blooms and versatility in the garden. Attracting pollinators and repelling harmful insects, they are an excellent companion for the vegetable garden. Mounding varieties put on a thrilling display in the landscape, and trailing varieties form a graceful ground cover or hanging basket. Plant in light, fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly and feed container plants every 1-2 weeks.
Location: Ground cover, Mixed container, Hanging basket
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-8”, spreading to 3-4’
Plant Spacing: 12-18”
Annual. A flush of cheerful, 1.5-2” blooms in bright, warm shades that will liven up any patio container, or create a gorgeous seasonal ground cover.
Portulaca are an ideal choice for hot, dry, sunny locations. They thrive in poor, sandy soil and plants will tolerate crowding. When grouped in a wide, shallow container, twisting branches will easily blend to produce a cloud of blooms from early summer to fall. Their low, creeping growth habit and the soft, delicate appearance of their miniature rose-like booms has rightly earned them the nickname “moss roses”. Flowers do not require deadheading, although pinching stems back every few weeks will encourage the growth of more bud-bearing branches, and thus more blooms. Ensure soil is well-draining. Fertilization is not necessary.
Location: Patio container, Drought-prone bed
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 6-9”, spreading to 18”
Plant Spacing: 7-15”
Annual. Bizarre and brilliant, these unusual flowers bloom in a range of stripes and bright colours, reminiscent of Venetian marbled paper. A spectacular addition to the garden or vase.
A cottage garden classic, snapdragons are cool season flowers that will bloom best in spring and fall. They can tolerate light frost, and when allowed, most varieties will readily self-seed. Their beautiful, tubular flowers attract bees and make excellent cut flowers. Dwarf varieties are an excellent addition to containers, and tall, cutting varieties strike an imposing figure in a landscape planting. Plants prefer rich, moist, well-draining soil, with regular watering.
Location: Mixed container, Mid-border, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 18”
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. A stunning heirloom variety, ‘Black Prince’ stands out with beautiful, dark leaves and bold crimson flowers. Pair with light-hued plants and silvery foliage for a particularly striking effect.
A cottage garden classic, snapdragons are cool season flowers that will bloom best in spring and fall. They can tolerate light frost, and when allowed, most varieties will readily self-seed. Their beautiful, tubular flowers attract bees and make excellent cut flowers. Dwarf varieties are an excellent addition to containers, and tall, cutting varieties strike an imposing figure in a landscape planting. Plants prefer rich, moist, well-draining soil, with regular watering.
Location: Mixed container, Mid-border, Cottage garden
Bloom Period: June to October
Height: 18”
Plant Spacing: 6-12”
Annual. Pastel pink flowers with deep orchid centers will add a touch of elegance to the garden. Plants are well-branched and heavy-blooming.
Verbena are outstanding performers in the ground or containers. They thrive in heat and are highly drought tolerant. Container plants will still need regular watering. Plants are not particular about soil type, as long as it is well-draining. Deadheading will provide a second flush of blooms.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June/July, September/October
Height: 8-10”, spreading 16-20”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Clusters of soft peach flowers will complement any container arrangement. Plants are well-branched and heavy-blooming.
Verbena are outstanding performers in the ground or containers. They thrive in heat and are highly drought tolerant. Container plants will still need regular watering. Plants are not particular about soil type, as long as it is well-draining. Deadheading will provide a second flush of blooms.
Location: Mixed container, Hanging basket, Rock garden
Bloom Period: June/July, September/October
Height: 8-10”, spreading 16-20”
Plant Spacing: 10”
Annual. Radiant coral blooms will illuminate the garden. Flowers measure 5-6” across! ‘Magellan’ are early bloomers that flower freely all summer and into the fall for a truly outstanding garden performance. Plants are sturdy and well-branching.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 14”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Vibrant, fully-double 4-5” flowers in a lovely salmon-pink hue. ‘Magellan’ are early bloomers that flower freely all summer and into the fall for a truly outstanding garden performance. Plants are sturdy and well-branching.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 14”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Among the best varieties for cut flowers, ‘Oklahoma’ zinnias boast 2” double flowers on exceptionally sturdy stems. Plants show excellent disease resistance.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Rear border, Cut flower garden, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 3’
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. Charming, double, deep-salmon blooms. ‘Profusion’ are a completely new type of zinnia, featuring vivid, 2” flowers on compact, tidy plants. Their effect is stunning when mass planted, and plants are resistant to heat, humidity, drought, and powdery mildew. This is one series that has been certified “Flameproof”!
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-18”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. These red-hot cherry double blooms will make any container a sizzling success. ‘Profusion’ are a completely new type of zinnia, featuring vivid, 2” flowers on compact, tidy plants. Their effect is stunning when mass planted, and plants are resistant to heat, humidity, drought, and powdery mildew. This is one series that has been certified “Flameproof”!
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Front of border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 12-18”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. A marvelous mixture of Queeny zinnias, blooming in a blend of rose, orange, peach, lemon or lime. With dreamy bicolour blooms reaching 3-3.5” in size, Queeny zinnias are a dramatic focal point for containers or a splendid landscape addition.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Rear border, Cut flower garden, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 2-3’
Plant Spacing: 9-12”
Annual. Unique flowers with a raspberry central stripe, and an edge colour that varies by conditions - in hot weather they shade to white, in moderate weather to pink or rose. ‘Zahara’ are continuously covered in vibrant, 2.5” blooms. They are tough plants, with high disease resistance and a “Flameproof” distinction that makes them ideal for hot, sunny dry areas in which other plants have failed.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 16-20”
Plant Spacing: 12”
Annual. Bushy plants are smothered in large, double white blooms. ‘Zahara’ are continuously covered in vibrant, 2.5” blooms. They are tough plants, with high disease resistance and a “Flameproof” distinction that makes them ideal for hot, sunny dry areas in which other plants have failed.
Zinnias will attract an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden! Dwarf varieties are beautiful in the landscape or mixed containers, providing a flush of cheerful colour all season. Intermediate and tall varieties are outstanding cut flowers. Give the vegetable garden a boost by planting zinnias near tomatoes, potatoes and beans. Plants are very easy to grow, tolerating both heat and drought once established. For best performance, plant in rich, well-draining soil and water regularly.
Location: Mid-border, Mixed container, Landscape planting
Bloom Period: June to September
Height: 16-20”
Plant Spacing: 12”