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AnnualsWinter annuals are plants that have an annual life span but tend to germanate in the fall or winter and bloom in late autumn/fall, winter or early spring. They spend most of the year as seeds to survive dry conditions. Some annuals are grown for their interesting foliage colors or textures. They range in size from bedding plants less than a foot tall to giants that grow eight feet or more. Annuals are those wonderful little plants that bloom their little hearts out every growing season, being humbly content to be poked into what otherwise would be a bald spot in your garden. Some gardeners tend to look down their nose at annuals. Old, forgotten types of annuals are being reintroduced, and many of these are noteworthy for their statuesque shapes or spectacular perfume. A few years ago, when perennials were the buzz, the idea of annuals being described as cutting edge would have been laughed at. Generally speaking, annuals are extremely versatile in the garden, usually bright and outgoing flowers, and predictable in habit. Many annuals continue to bloom and grow all through their season. Annuals are flowers that complete their life cycle in one season, during which they grow, flower, and produce seed. Athough alot of annuals self-seed, certain characteristics may be lost, since the parents of each seed are unknown. 
Scaevola Whirlwind™ Blue Fan Flower The Scaevola Whirlwind™ Blue Fan Flower, 'Scaevola aemula', a Proven Winner selection, has non-stop flowers, attractive foliage, and better branching than other Scaevola. This new series tolerates a wide range of conditions and endures stress without leaf loss. They have an open, prostrate habit. This Blue Fan Flower is a knockout with it's dark blue flowers. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Penta Butterfly Deep Rose Butterfly Deep Rose Penta, 'Penta lanceolata' is a unique and very hardy plant that can be grown at any light level. It's fairly drought tolerant too! This tall garden plant can be grown in both northern and southern garden beds and patio containers. Pentas are quickly becoming one of the most popular summer container and landscape plants. They grow up to 22 inches tall with large star shaped flowers up to 3 inches across that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. The flowers are a deep rose with white eyes.
Penta Butterfly Red The Butterfly Red Penta, 'Penta lanceolata' is a unique and very hardy plant that can be grown at any light level. It's fairly drought tolerant too! This tall garden plant can be grown in both northern and southern garden beds and patio containers. This annual is also called ''Egyptian starflowers". They grow up to 22 inches tall with large star shaped flowers up to 3 inches across that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. The flowers are a red color. This hybrid has very good plant vigor and it produces larger flowers and umbels, withstands stressful conditions, and demonstrates better garden performance than other commercial varieties on the market today.
Ageratum Artist Blue The Ageratum Artist Blue, 'Ageratum hybrid', has beautiful true blue blooms. It is also exceptionally heat tolerant. They produce radiant clusters of fuzzy flowers, early and on even compact plants. They flower May through October and are a low maintainence plant. Ageratum are great for borders, containers, and rock gardens.
Angelonia Angelface ® Blue The Angelonia Angelface ® Blue, 'Angelonia angustifolia hybrid', display gorgeous blue flowers. These Angelonias have been bred for flower performance as well as a great upright brancing growth habit. Planted in the landscape, Angleface will WOW gardeners. They will flower well into the fall season. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Angelonia Angelface ® White Angelface White comes from a great new series for Proven Winners. Angelonias in containers make full blooming specimen plants that are great for the patio and yard. Planted in the landscape, Angleface will WOW gardeners. They will flower well into the fall season. The flower stems are great for making vase arrangements providing enjoyment for 10 days or more.
Begonia Dragon Wing Pink These plants bloom almost constantly and have angel-wing shaped, dark green leaves that are spectacularly glossy with huge panicles of pink flowers hanging down. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers.
Begonia Dragon Wing Red These plants bloom almost constantly and have angel-wing shaped, dark green leaves that are spectacularly glossy with huge panicles of red flowers hanging down. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Blue The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Blue, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Cherry Red Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Pink The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Pink, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Red For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Coleus Dipt In Wine Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus.
Coleus Freckles Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant.
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