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List of Popular Annual VarietiesAgeratum: Beautiful fluffy flowers of Ageratum belong to the family of Asteraceae. Various cultivars bloom in clusters of blue, pink, white, red and lavender color on 6 - 12 inch long stems. Leaves are oval in shape and the texture is rough and tooth-like. Ageratum plants prefer full sun to part shade and rich, well-drained, moist soil. The best option is to plant them 8 inches apart in either borders or containers. The flowers of Ageratum form the major portion when used in dried flower arrangements. Impatiens: Dazzling flowers shaped like stars blooms in colors of white, pink and red with dark green leaves. Some other cultivars of Impatiens flowers bloom in shades of orange and blue too! Impatiens grows to a height of 6 - 24 inches that show a bush-like appearance in your garden. Impatiens plants, often known as Busy Lizzy & Touch-me-not; are usually easy to grow and the flowers bloom continuously in summer. Impatiens needs moist, well-drained soil and grows best in partial to full shade. Their ability to survive in full sun, if watered regularly, would show up with smaller Impatiens plants and fewer flowers. Planting them at a distance of 6 - 12 inches apart, either in hanging baskets, patio planters or containers, would help them grow wider and taller. Zinnias: Mesmerizing beauty of large zinnia flowers in an array of vibrant colors is one reason why people want this in their garden. Common zinnia varieties like - Zinnia Elegans, Zinnia Angustifolia, Zinnia Haageana & Zinnia Tenuifolia are the best options to choose from. Zinnia plants are the easiest of all to grow in any garden or planting location. Zinnias require very little care but the prime need of this plant to bloom continuously is full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds of zinnia in the soil just 1/2 inch deep at a distance of 6 inches apart and water them. Plenty of sunlight and ample watering can help zinnias to grow in containers as well. Cut the blooms in morning hours regularly to get blooms more often. Cut flower and dried flower arrangements include many zinnias to enhance their beauty. Begonias: For true beauty in the garden, no one can overlook the vibrant charm of versatile begonia flowers. Begonias are famous and widely adapted because of their attractive foliage of colorful flowers and leaves. Begonia flowers bloom in colors of pink, red, yellow, and white, with the leaves from green to dark brown color. Commonly, tubers begonias and wax begonias are the most popular ones. Tuber begonia plants are grown in hanging baskets, containers, or planters to get a better view of the spectacular blooms all the time. Where as, wax begonia makes a good bedding plant option. Begonias prefers full to partial shade and well-drained soil. They bloom with compact dense foliage at about 6 - 9 inches tall. Petunias: Exotic floral blooms of petunias in exciting colors will give a different look to your flower garden. The flowers are trumpet-like in shape, with blooms in varieties of single, double, ruffled, striped, veined, solid, cascading, and smooth petals throughout the summer. Some petunia varieties require deadheading and pruning to get continuous blooms, but newer hybrid varieties are free from it. Petunia plant grows well in full sun, moist and well-drained soil. Extreme heat effects the growth of petunia plants. Petunias grow slowly from seeds. Just sprinkle the seeds and do not cover with soil, as they need sunlight to germinate. Petunias can be planted in pots or garden beds. Using fertilizers often will let you enjoy beautiful blooms much longer. Marigolds: Marigolds reflect the bright summer with flowers in colors of yellow, orange, and dark red. The beautiful blooms of marigold vary in size, depending on the variety. African marigold and French marigold are famous varieties planted as border plants or in containers. Planting marigold at a distance of 5 - 18 inches apart, preferably in full sun, well-drained and normal to dry soil conditions will provide flowers one after another. Their multi-petal flower heads have a distinctive odor, which may not be liked by some. Marigolds are also considered as natural repellant to garden pests. When mixed with other flowers, gives a wonderful bright colored accent to a bouquet. Celosia: The flowers of the celosia provide a fascinating beauty to any annual flower garden. The blooms are like a group or cluster of flowers with a wooly appearance. The shape of the flower looks like a cauliflower head. Red, yellow, orange, and pink colors are the ones that stand distinctive in the garden. Most of the dried cut flower arrangements include celosia flowers in high numbers. Celosia tolerates full to partial sun and flowers until the first frost. Celosia thrives in hot and humid locations. Celosia attains a full-grown height of 30 inches and up to 12 inches wide. Cuphea hyssopifolia: This beautiful plant with small, shiny, dark green leaves covered with small purple flowers blooms throughout the summer and tolerates hot, dry conditions very well. It forms an intense mound of foliage, approximately 18-24 inches tall. It is often grown in containers and perennial bed plantings. The lavender color of the flowers give a dazzling look with other flowers in yellow, white, or blue. These annuals prefer well-drained soil and full sun. Hyacinth bean: An amazingly decorative & attractive vine, especially for hot-dry areas. The vines can grow up to 30 feet long, but are usually around 15 feet. Vines are a great choice to use as a ground cover or to cover a trellis or fence. The red-purple stems with spikes of fascinating rose-colored flowers and reddish-purple bean pods are the best attention grabbers. The colorful young pods are edible, too! The leaves are oval and pointed at the tip. Hyacinth bean requires warm soil to germinate well, preferably with well-drained, evenly moist soil. Salvia: Stunningly beautiful flowers of salvia produce the light scent typical of sage plants. The flowers bloom in colors of red, blue, and white. Salvia enjoys sunny locations, consistent watering, pruning, and fertilizing to stimulate nonstop blooms and lush foliage. Salvia grows up to 18 inches high and 12 inches wide at maturity. Moss Rose: A hardy annual with beautiful flowers of 2 to 3 inches, rose-like blooms, and medium green colored foliage that will amaze your neighbors with its stunning beauty. Flowers open throughout the day and close up at night. Moss rose flowers appear in red, yellow, pink, white, or orange on stem tips. Moss rose tolerates heat and is a perfect choice to grow in sites that have poor soil characteristics. However, moss rose prefers soil with good drainage, full sun, and regular watering for best flowering results. Nasturtium: Nasturtium, a plant with round, light green leaves is an interesting vine used as a ground cover or in fence. Some cultivars have flowers that range in color from pale creamy-yellow to dark reddish-orange. Nasturtium prefers to grow in low-fertility, well drained soils, and full sun. Soil supplements like fertilizer will cause beautiful leaves but fewer flowers! |
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