Enjoy a beautiful, colorful display all summer long:
Plant an easycare annual flower garden with these ten varieties and enjoy a beautiful colorful display all summer long. They can take the heat or dry soil so they will survive through any season that comes their way. The more flowers you grow in your yard the better chance for pollinators to come by!
1 Angelonia
Dont let angelonias delicate flower spikes fool you. It is one of the best plants for containers in hot climates because it has a variety of colors and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant also goes by the common name summer snapdragon due to its shape but isnt actually related at all! Archangel series grow 14 inches tall making them perfect for most pots they have tons of flowers that attract more bees than other varieties so make sure to keep your distance if you are allergic or sensitive! Angelface is a cascading succulent series with an added touch of beauty it can be grown in hanging baskets or over the edge of containers.
Size 1 to 2 feet tall and wide
2. Celosia
Blooming in nearly every color of the rainbow celosia boasts feathery plumes that are especially fun to grow. They make longlasting cut flowers and dried flower heads some varieties can produce wavy crinkled flower heads which is a rare find. These plants do get quite large so if your space permits I recommend planting it where theyll have room to spread their wings and expand without having them squeezed into too tight area. These eyecatching easy to care annuals come in varieties such as Dragons Breath which has bright red plumes and purple flushed foliage. This plant is a favorite among gardeners because of its colorful flowers that last all season long! The variety called Century Mix also gives
Growing Conditions Full sun and welldrained soil
Size 1 to 3 feet tall and wide
3. Garden Cosmos
With their fernlike foliage and colorful flowers Garden Cosmos are a perfect addition to any cottage garden. They grow easily from seed in late spring and can continue blooming until frost with the right care. Snip armfuls of stems for beautiful bouquets or simply enjoy them as theyre growing around your home!
Growing Conditions Full sun and welldrained soil
Size 2 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide
4. Geranium
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