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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| Prized for their flower and foliage. Begonias are versatile and will perform well in anything from full sun to shady areas. |
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Geraniums |
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| 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. |
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Impatiens |
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| For areas with partial shade, impatiens are the top choice among flower gardeners. |
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Marigolds |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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Pink Wave™ petunias make an excellent hanging basket |
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Salvia |
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| Salvia makes a good selection for sunny areas with active deer browsing, since deer tend to leave it alone. |
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