Which Annual Plants Are Best for My Garden?

Factors to consider before selecting plants

Much of the success in creating a healthy and beautiful garden comes from selecting the right annual plants for your yard. There are a few things you need to consider before selecting annual plants. First, how much effort do you want to put into managing it? This will dictate whether you need to stick with low maintenance plants. Next, take note of how much sun or shade you get in each part of your yard. Once you have taken note of these things, you can start shopping! Annuals come in a huge variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. It can be overwhelming. Fear not – here are some suggestions for great annuals to use in sun, shade, or a low maintenance garden.

Annuals that perform in partial shade:

• Wax Begonias
• Big leaf Begonias
• New Guinea Impatiens
• Coleus
• Torenia
• Browalia
• Caladium

Annuals that perform well in full sun:

• Petunias
• Argeratum
• Salvia
• Vinca rosea
• Pentas
• Angelonia
• Scavolea
• Marigolds
• Dahlias (annual)
• Cleome

Low Maintenance Annuals:

Most annuals need care – like watering, fertilizing, and weeding, in order to maximize blooms. Annuals that need less care are those that don’t need dead heading (removing old blooms) or pinching. These annuals will provide a great way to start some beautiful beds or containers this year.

Some low maintenance annuals are:

• Begonias
• New Guinea Impatiens
• Angelonia
• Portulaca
• Salvia

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