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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. 
Bacopa Cabana® Trailing Blue The Cabana Trailing Blue, 'Sutera', is a beautiful sutera that will not wilt when drought stressed. Before the plant shows signs of wilting it will drop both the flowers and the buds on the plants. It takes about 2 weeks for the plant to come back into bloom after it has been drought stressed. This low maintenance plant is a perfect filler in combinations. Some good plants to consider are verbena, coleus, and petunias. Great for hanging baskets and window boxes, Cabana Trailing Blue is self-cleaning and requires no deadheading.
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. This annual is also called ''Egyptian starflowers". Pentas are quickly becoming one of the most popular summer container and landscape plants. The flowers are a deep rose with white eyes. 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.
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. 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 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. The Artist Blue has an open habit and will add texture and mid-height interest in large containers or landscapes. 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. The flower stems are great for making vase arrangements providing enjoyment for 10 days or more.
Angelonia Angelface ® White The Angelonia Angelface ®White, 'Angelonia angustifolia hybrid', display gorgeous white flowers. These Angelonias have been bred for flower performance as well as a great upright brancing growth habit. Angelonias in containers make full blooming specimen plants that are great for the patio and yard. Planted in the landscape, Angleface will WOW gardeners. The flower stems are great for making vase arrangements providing enjoyment for 10 days or more.
Begonia Dragon Wing Pink The Begonia Dragon Wing Pink, 'Begonia x hybrida', is a beautiful shade plant growing up to 15 inches tall with a a spread of up to 18 inches. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers. Begonia Dragon Wings prefer planting beds that are well drained and organic-rich.
Begonia Dragon Wing Red Dragon Wing Pink Begonias perform very well in the landscape with excellent heat tolerance and garden performance. Dragon Wing Pink is part of a new series that is very heat tolerant and has wing-like, glossy green leaves. The Dragon Wing works great in full sun but the look in partial shade is absolutely awesome.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Blue Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Cherry Red This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored red flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Red You can expect hummingbirds to visit your garden when you plant Calibrachoa because they love the large trumpet shaped flowers and it’s good nectar source.
Coleus Dipt In Wine If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die.
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