Annuals

Annual Plants For Instant Garden Color & Seasonal Impact

Annuals are the vibrant heroes of the plant world! Bursting with color, thriving in containers, and adding non-stop bloom power to beds and borders. By definition, annual plants grow, flower, and complete their life cycle in a single growing season, making them the perfect choice for high-impact seasonal displays.

Whether you’re planting for shade, sun, or anything in between, annuals offer unmatched variety in color, form, and bloom time. From early spring pop to full summer flair, annuals fill in bare spots, refresh containers, and keep your landscape lively all season long.

Why Choose Annual Plants?

• Season-Long Color – Quick bloomers that light up garden spaces
• Flexible & Fast-Growing – Ideal for filling gaps after spring perennials fade
• Perfect for Containers, Beds & Borders
• Great for Small Spaces, Containers & Window Boxes
• Options for Full Sun, Part Shade, and Full Shade
• Adds Texture and Variety to landscapes with established perennials

Even in cold climates, many plants like Calibrachoa, Sweet Potato Vine, and Coleus can be grown as annuals for their ornamental foliage and flowers.

Landscaping With Annuals

Annuals are a designer’s dream for adding color exactly where it’s needed:

• Line walkways or garden borders with Petunias or Snapdragons
• Brighten shady corners with Impatiens or Begonias
• Layer them in with perennials to extend seasonal interest
• Create overflowing hanging baskets or colorful container gardens
• Add edible flair with Tomatoes or Peppers grown as ornamentals

Plant them for early spring, mid-season, or summer blooms—or all three! With annuals, the possibilities are endless.

How to Grow & Care for Annuals

Annuals are simple to care for, but they love attention during their growing season:

• Plant in well-drained soil that suits the light needs of the variety
• Match the right plant to the right spot, shade-lovers in cool corners, sun-lovers in bright locations
• Water regularly, especially during hot weather or when in containers
• Use the Finger Test to monitor soil moisture
• Apply a balanced fertilizer every few weeks to keep flowers blooming
• Add arborist mulch to maintain even moisture and reduce weeds
• Keep blooms coming by practicing deadheading on spent flowers
• Pinch Back plants early to encourage branching and a full bushy appearance

With the right care, annuals will keep your garden glowing from planting day to first frost.

Fill Your Garden With Seasonal Color

Annuals may only last a season, but the color and joy they bring last all year in memory and photos. Easy to grow, fun to mix, and endlessly vibrant, these one-season wonders are a must-have for gardeners of all levels.

Need help selecting the best annuals for your zone and conditions? Call our garden experts at (402) 934-8116, and let us help you brighten your landscape with beautiful blooms.