Introduction

Most people who garden know that annuals are plants that only grow one season, while perennials can come back year after year. But did you know there are some annuals so stunningly beautiful they make it worth the effort to plant fresh each spring? Here’s a list of 30 of these gorgeous, colorful beauties:

1. Celosia

First up is celosia. This flower comes in a variety of colors and patterns, including pink, red and orange. It’s also popular for wedding bouquets because it doesn’t wilt quickly as other flowers do. If you’re looking to add some color to your garden or container while attracting butterflies to your yard, then this is the flower for you!

2. Zinnia

Zinnia is a very pretty flower that can be planted from seed, or grown from bulbs.

Zinnias are typically used as annuals, but they can be perennial in USDA zones 9-11.

3. Geranium

Geraniums are beautiful flowers that are easy to grow. They have beautifully colored foliage, and the flowers they produce can be stunningly beautiful.

If you have a sunny spot in your garden, geraniums would be a great addition. Geraniums are also known as “hardy” geraniums because they can survive cold temperatures (5°F). They make an excellent choice for beginners because they’re easy to grow and maintain.

4. Nasturtium

Nasturtiums are beautiful flowers that grow quickly, and are easy to grow. They’re edible, too—you can use them in salads or as a garnish for other dishes. Nasturtiums also make good companion plants for tomatoes because they deter pests like aphids and lettuce root flies from attacking your tomato plants.

You can harvest nasturtium seeds once the pods have turned brown and dried out (but before they split open). If you don’t want to save any seeds, cut off the top of each pod with scissors or pruning shears, then carefully remove its contents with your fingers so as not to damage any of its delicate seeds inside. Store them in paper bags until ready for planting next year!

5. Snapdragon

Snapdragon flowers are actually perennials, but they can be grown as annuals. They’re the classic red and yellow flower that you see in gardens all over the world. If you want to plant snapdragons for your garden, there are two different varieties: one with dark pink petals and one with white petals.

Snapdragons are easy to grow and will bloom during most of the summer months if planted early enough in spring. They’re very hardy and drought tolerant, so they’ll do well even in dry conditions once they’ve been established in your garden! They also have few pests or diseases—just keep an eye out for aphids on any new growth—which means they don’t require a lot of maintenance on your part once they’re planted!

6. Pansy

Pansy

Pansies are a very common flower and a great choice for gardens, pots, and window boxes. They come in a variety of colors that can be planted together to create beautiful combinations. The pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) is one of the easiest annuals to grow from seed. It’s also an excellent cut flower due to its long vase life—a trait that makes it an ideal choice for bouquets or arrangements!

7. Petunia

Petunias are an annual or perennial flowering plant in the family Solanaceae. They are valued for their colorful flowers and attractive foliage, which is often variegated. Petunias are often grown for their large, showy flowers and for the attractive foliage that is often variegated.

8. Begonia

Begonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus comprises 1450 species, making it the largest genus in the family. Begonia is a popular houseplant, grown for its decorative flowers. Many species are cultivated as ornamental plants outside their natural ranges; others are used in traditional medicine and cosmetics to treat acne, anemia, toothaches and other ailments.

9. Impatiens

Impatiens are one of the most popular annuals you can grow. They come in a variety of colors and are easy to grow, requiring very little care. This makes them a good choice for beginners.

Impatiens also have an interesting history and folklore surrounding them. The common name “impatient” was derived from the Latin word “impatientia,” which means “impatience.” An apocryphal legend says that there was once an impatient man who would not wait until his wife had finished planting their garden before he started watering it himself. When she came out to find him standing next to her basket full of seeds soaking wet from his hasty irrigation, she scolded him for being so impatient by saying: “Oh! You impatient thing!” And ever since then, impatiens have been known as impatiens (or sometimes impatients).

10. Evening Primrose

The evening primrose is a beautiful flower, but it’s also a food source for many animals. The flowers can be eaten and used in salads or as a garnish. They are also used in some herbal remedies.

11. Morning Glory

Not to be confused with the vine that can cause hallucinations, morning glory flowers are stunning and as common in gardens as sunflowers. They come in a variety of colors, from white to purple, pink, and red. Morning glories are also known for their ability to grow straight up and wrap around fences or poles like a vine.

• How To Plant: Morning glory seeds can be planted directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed (usually early spring). If you prefer to start your plants indoors first, sow them two weeks before last frost date–you’ll need light shade at first but will want them out of direct sunlight once they start growing above ground so they don’t get leggy.
• How To Grow: Morning glories thrive in full sun where they’ll climb up any nearby vertical structure such as a fence or tree trunk. Make sure there is at least one strong support for the stems that will hold up the weight of all those blooms on top! Water when needed–morning glories tend not to need much attention once established but may need more frequent watering if weather is particularly hot/dry

12. Poppy

Poppies are annual flowers that grow quickly and easily from seed. Their bright, colorful blooms add a burst of life to the spring garden. The poppies most commonly grown are Papaver rhoeas and P. somniferum, which have large single flowers with a variety of colors and sizes. They can be grown in pots or in the garden and make excellent cut flowers.

13. Cleome

Cleome is a genus of about sixty-five species of flowering plants in the family Cleomaceae, native to Africa and southern Eurasia. According to the Flora of North America: “The generic name is derived from the Greek for ‘hair’ and refers to the stamens being shaggy at maturity.” The common name refers to its resemblance to clover, which it resembles in having three petals (the outer two usually white) with anthers above them.

Cleome has a tall stalk that can reach up to 5 metres (16 feet) high when fully grown. In late summer or early autumn it produces large blossoms that are often purple or lavender with white centers – these will attract butterflies if they’re planted near your garden! It’s also easy-to-grow: just plant seeds in full sun during springtime once ground temperatures have warmed up sufficiently.

14. Nicotiana

Nicotiana is a genus of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae. It takes its name from Jean Nicot, the French ambassador to Portugal, who introduced tobacco to France. The plants in this genus are known for their nicotine-rich leaves and are often used as ornamental garden plants. In fact, many people know them simply as “flowering tobaccos” or “tobacco flowers” because of their resemblance to tobacco leaves and flowers.

15. Marigold

Marigolds are another excellent annual that you can grow. These are a great companion plant for tomatoes, squash and broccoli. They’ll protect these other plants from insects and will also stop them from getting diseases or fungus.

Marigolds grow well in most soils but prefer sandy soil that drains well. They like full sun or partial shade but should be kept outdoors if it gets below 40 degrees F (4 C). If you do grow marigolds indoors make sure you keep them near a window where they will get plenty of light!

This is a list of flowers that all have the advantage of being annuals, so you can plant them from seeds every year and have a beautiful garden every spring!

Annuals are plants that grow, flower and die in one year. They are very easy to grow, which makes them perfect for beginners or anyone who doesn’t have much time. An annual garden is a great way to start a new garden and fill it with color!

Conclusion

Come spring, you can plant some of these beauties in your garden. These stunningly gorgeous flowers are all annuals, meaning that they have a relatively short lifespan—they bloom and die off every season. But the upside is that you can plant them from seeds again each year and enjoy their beauty all over again! I have been planting these flowers for years now and find them to be just as delightful as the next person.