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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. 
Zinnia Magellan Scarlet The Zinnia Magellan Scarlet, 'Zinnia Elegans', introduces more abundant Zinna growth than ever before! These fully double, petal-packed beauties reach up to 5 inches wide and arise profusely all over neat, well-branched little plants scarcely more than a foot high. The flowers are packed with layer after layer of petals, with a frilly yellow center to cap them off. Expect them to range from 4-5 inches wide, and to radiate rich, rose-infused coral hues over a long, long summer season. Perfect for the front of the annual bed, containers, or as accents in the patio garden and perennial border, Zinnia Magellan holds up its big, heavy blooms beautifully, almost vanishing beneath their beautiful heads at the height of the season.
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. This annual is also called ''Egyptian starflowers". 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.
Ageratum Artist Blue The Ageratum Artist Blue, 'Ageratum hybrid', has beautiful true blue blooms. This Proven Winner plant is able to renew itself continuously throughout the season by over-growing old blooms with fresh colorful new 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. Ageratum are great for borders, containers, and rock gardens. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
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. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Angelonia Angelface ® White 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. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Begonia Dragon Wing Pink Dragon Wing Pink Begonias perform very well in the landscape with excellent heat tolerance and garden performance. 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. 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. The Dragon Wing works great in full sun but the look in partial shade is absolutely awesome. Begonia Dragon Wings prefer planting beds that are well drained and organic-rich.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Blue Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. It can take the heat of hot southern summers making it a good replacement for petunias, and they can be perennial in zones 7 and warmer.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Cherry Red Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. 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.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Pink Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds.
Calibrachoa Superbells ® Red Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds.
Coleus Dipt In Wine For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial.
Coleus Freckles Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant.
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