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POPULAR ANNUAL FLOWERS

  [also see More Annual Flowers]
   

Annual flowers might be described as those flowers only grown one season in the northeastern United States, since most of these flower varieties can't survive frost or freezing temperatures. It's difficult to beat the all-summer color that most annuals provide, whether they're planted in a flower bed, hanging basket or flower pot.
    
In northern climates, with around 120 days of frost-free weather, annuals are traditionally planted on Memorial Day and can be expected to do well through the summer months and September. Colder temperatures in October favor a flower display rotation to more cold tolerant plants like chrysanthemums and sedum.
   
Some of top favorites include geraniums, marigolds, petunias, and impatiens. Other than consideration of your garden soil and sunlight exposure, careful thought should be given to your risk of deer browsing and damage from other wild animals such as rabbits. While deer tend to leave geraniums alone, they will readily destroy a planting of impatiens.
  
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Begonias
  
Prized for their flower and foliage. Begonias are versatile and will perform well in anything from full sun to shady areas.
  
  pink begonia
begonias in wall pouches  
  begonias

  


Geraniums
  
These long time favorites have benefited from the ongoing work of flower breeders, with a wide range of colors available to the flower gardener. Geraniums are on the least favorite food list of deer and will tolerate light frost. Grow in full sun. Remove spent flower heads for better appearance and bloom. Ivy geraniums are excellent in hanging baskets.
  
  red geranium
pink geranium  
  purple geranium
salmon colored geraniums  
  white geraniums
variegated leaf geranium  

 

 


Impatiens
  
For areas with partial shade, impatiens are the top choice among flower gardeners.
  
  salmon colored impatiens
light purple impatiens  
  orange colored impatiens
impatiens  
  red impatiens

  


Marigolds
  
The bright cheerfulness and sturdiness of marigolds make them an all-time favorite in flower gardens. Remove spent flower heads and plant in full sun.
  
  marigolds
marigold  
   

  


Pansies
  
Due to their tolerance of frost and colder temperatures, pansies are very popular for early spring plantings. Their smiling faces quickly brighten anyone's mood.
  
  Pansie
Pansy  
  yellow pansies
mixed colors of pansies  

 

 


Petunias
  
With the Wave™ variety of petunias, plant breeders brought new life to another all-time favorite. Petunias are known for their hardiness and season-long color. Grow in full sun.
  

Above: Pink Wave™ petunias make an excellent hanging basket
  
  

pink petunias  
  purple petunia
   

  


Salvia
  
Salvia makes a good selection for sunny areas with active deer browsing, since deer tend to leave it alone.
  
  red salvia
white salvia  
  salvia

Red Salvia accents this Upper Saint Clair tiered fountain
Fantastic fountain planting of
red salvia in Upper St. Clair

   

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