Category: Annuals

(Portulaca) These low-growing succulent-like plants form a dense mat of 2” flowers.  Often used in the landscape for hot, dry places.  Very pretty en-masse (each plant will spread about 15”).   Newer hybrids offer so many color variations in single and double flower forms.  They have larger leaves compared to seed-type portulaca.  Also useful as accents in baskets and containers.  Heat and sun-lovers.

Exposure:  Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers, landscape

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Hybrid Varieties:

Cupcake Purple Torch
Upright Orange Zest
Seaglass Double Guava
Seaglass Double Magenta
Seaglass Watermelon Punch

and many assorted fine-leaf seed type varieties in May!

Impatiens are shade loving annuals that will bloom their heads off with some moisture.  They come in a wide range of colors and types including traditional singles, frilly doubles, large New Guinea types and unique hybrids.

Exposure: Morning Sun, Shade for most types.
Uses: Baskets, containers, landscape

Varieties:

Single Flowering: Dazzler: Orange, Pink, Red, Violet, White, and Sonic White along with many assorted other single types

Double Flowering Types Silhouette: Appleblossom, Purple, and Salmon

New Guinea Types: Roller Coaster Dark Coral, Flamenco Ole Red, Whirl White and other Assorted Colors

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Lantana flowers love the heat and sun.  Newer hybrids frequently have multiple colors on the same bloom.  They work wonderfully in baskets and containers.  In beds, plant them in well-drained soil.  These are wonderful for attracting butterflies.

Exposure:  Sun, Part-Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers, landscape

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Varieties:

Compact Types (for smaller containers & hanging baskets)
Bandolista: Mango, Pineapple,– Smaller hybrid for baskets! – 12″-18″
Hot Blooded: Red  15″-18″
Lucky: Red, Sunrise Rose, White  12″-16″

LARGE/TALL Types (for large containers & landscape)
Bandolero: Lychee
Heartland: Really Red, Citrus  18″-24″ — good for containers or landscape.  New hybrid series bred to stay in flower instead of going to seed.

Million Bells or Calibrachoa look like miniature petunias and come in a wide range of fun colors.  They have a bushy, trailing habit that is perfect for baskets and containers.  We typically carry 35+ ever changing varieties ranging from single to double flowered types.  Come visit us this Spring to see the rainbow of colors we offer. Pictures below will give you a good idea of the wide color range of this group of annual flowers: pinks, white, orange, peach purple, red, and pastel blends.

Exposure:  Sun, Part-Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers

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Marigolds offer easy care and season-long color.  They attract butterflies and repel aphids in vegetable gardens.  The African types will give height in the garden while the French varieties can be used in both gardens and containers.

Exposure:  Sun, Part Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers, landscape

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French Varieties (Shorter) Citris: Lemon Yellow Disco: Marietta, Red Durango: Bee, Bolero, Red Fireball: multicolor blooms on same plant Flamenco: bright yellow petals with orange border Hero: Spry Janie: Bright Yellow, Orange Lemon Drop Strawberry Blonde – multicolor blooms on same plant

African Varieties (Taller) Lady: First, Orange Vanilla Signet Varieties (Shorter) This type has small and prolific flowers on dainty, lacy type foliage. Gem: Golden, Lemon, Mix

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Bright cheerful annual marguerite daisies (Argyranthemum) are a sunny, summer staple.  Blooms all summer.  Pinch the tips to get a bushy plant.  Deadheading gives you the best show.

Exposure:  Sun, Part Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers, landscape

Varieties:

Angelic Burgundy
Grand Daisy Pink Halo

A much-loved bushy trailing flower.  Lobelia can be grown in sun and part sun locations if given consistently moist soil.  A favorite for mixed baskets and containers and also used as an edging plant at the front of the border.  (But, avoid hot areas such as near a sidewalk).

Exposure:  Sun, Part-Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers, landscape

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Assorted Varieties:

Heliotrope has clustered lavender flowers that are well-loved for their strong vanilla fragrance.  Heat-loving annual that attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds.  Compact varieties will reach approximately one foot high by one foot wide.

Exposure:  Sun, Part-Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers, landscape

Varieties:

Marino Blue

Geraniums continue in popularity because they are showy, reliable performers. Sunset grows the BEST geraniums in town.  Come see for yourself!  We have a huge selection of colors.

Exposure:  Sun, Part-Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers, landscape

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Martha Washington/Regal & Specialty Varieties:

Citronella Scented Geranium
Royal Elegance: Bravo, Lilac Majesty and Assorted

Zonal/Upright Type Varieties:

Americana: Orchid, Salmon, White Splash
Big EZEE: Coral, Dark Red, Fuschia Blue, Neon, Watermelon
Calliope: Large Rose Megasplash, Medium Scarlet
Fantasia: Appleblossom, Lavender Sizzle
Glory Days: Red Orange Bicolor, Pink Bicolor
Maestro: Idols Salmon Splash
Mojo: Cranberry Splash
Moxie: Hot Pink
Patriot: Cherry Rose, Pink Bright, White
Presto: Orange, Pink Sizzle
Sarita: Wild Salmon
Savannah: Oh So Orange, Merlot Sizzle
Survivor: Pink Batik
Tango: Salmon, Strawberry Ice

Ivy geraniums are types that have a trailing habit.  Perfect for hanging baskets and containers.

Exposure:  Part Shade/Morning Sun
Uses: Baskets, containers

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Varieties:

Ivy League: Burgundy Bi-Color, Cherry Blossom, Red
Cascade: Acapulco, Sophie
Great Balls of Fire: Lilac, Merlot