Introduction

Hi friends! I have a confession to make. I truly adore flowers, but my husband’s green thumb is as strong as mine is weak. If you’re like me, this guide will help you maneuver your way around the garden center so that you can pick out the right flowers for your home and (fingers crossed!) keep them alive. Below are ten of my favorite annuals with tips on where and when to plant them along with what other plants they look great with!

Primrose (Primula)

Primula is one of the most popular spring-flowering annuals. These plants are hardy, easy to grow, and will bloom for months. Primula plants are very low maintenance and inexpensive. They will last for years!

Viola

Viola is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae. It is the largest genus of flowering plants, containing between 525 and 600 species. The genus is distributed throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with the center of diversity in the Himalayas.

Lobelia

Lobelia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Campanulaceae. It was named in honor of the 17th century English botanist and apothecary, Thomas Johnson.

The flowers are mostly tubular shaped, with a five-lobed corolla that can be blue or purple, and they can be single or double flowered. They grow approximately 30–90 cm (1 ft) tall, with lanceolate leaves that are opposite each other on the stem. The plant grows well in shade or light sun but will die if it gets too much sun.

Calendula

Calendula is a beautiful flower that is easy to grow and will attract bees. The flower is also known as pot marigold. It’s a great flower to grow in your garden or in pots. Calendula is a perennial plant, meaning it will come back year after year without needing to be replanted!

Petunia

Petunia is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Petunias have large flowers and appear in a wide range of colors, with over 300 breeds.

The petunia was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 and named after the French botanist Pierre Magnol who had originally named it Solana petunioides. Petunia can be propagated by cuttings, division or seeds.

Candelabra primroses (Primula)

Candelabra primroses (Primula) is a perennial plant that grows to about 16 inches tall with a single flower on each stem. This beautiful addition to any garden has bright green leaves and blooms in the spring for about three months. Candelabra primroses can be grown indoors or outdoors, but they are best planted in full sun to partial shade. Cultivars include ‘Blue Wedgewood,’ which has blue flowers; ‘Pink Beauty,’ which has pink flowers; and ‘Goldfinch,’ which has yellow petals with red stripes at the base of each petal. The cultivar “Alba” produces white flowers instead of pink ones like other varieties do.

Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima)

Sweet alyssum is an annual that grows from 6 to 18 inches tall and bears fragrant, bright yellow flowers on thin stems. It can tolerate full sun or partial shade and can be planted in containers or as part of a border. The small size of this flower makes it ideal for planting in a hanging basket or other container where it won’t overpower other plants nearby. Sweet Alyssum is also at home in rock gardens, where its delicate blooms add color without overwhelming the rest of your garden with too much green foliage.

Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana)

Pansies are a staple of the garden and a favorite among flower lovers. They come in many different varieties, including mini pansy, viola, winter pansy, and Johnny-jump-ups. Pansies can be planted in autumn or winter for color throughout the spring.

Once you’ve picked out your favorite type of pansy to plant in your garden (or purchased them from a nursery or greenhouse), simply plant them according to their instructions. If you’re buying seeds instead of plants, make sure you choose containers with drainage holes so that excess moisture doesn’t drown them and cause them to rot before they even have a chance at blooming!

After planting your new little friends in their pots or beds outside where they’ll get plenty of sun during the day but will stay mostly dry during overnight hours (they don’t like getting too wet after all), water only when needed—typically once every few days is sufficient as long as there hasn’t been any heavy rainfall recently which could cause root rot issues down the road if left unchecked! If you do find yourself needing more frequent watering due to particularly hot weather swings then just make sure not overdo it so that their roots don’t become waterlogged which could lead towards fungal diseases later down

Torenia

Torenia (Torenia fournieri, torenia zalenii) is a perennial plant that belongs to the verbena family. It’s also commonly known as just “torenia.”

This houseplant and garden flower is easy to grow, blooms for months on end, and makes an excellent cut flower. The trailing stems of this annual or biennial can reach up to 3 feet in length. If you’d like a smaller version, try growing it in a container instead of letting it trail along the ground.

Begonia

Begonia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. Depending on the classification system, there are between 100 and 170 species of begonias (with perhaps another 80 awaiting description) that are native to tropical and subtropical regions of North, Central, and South America but have more recently been introduced to other temperate regions of the world. Begonia was named for Michel Bégon (1638-1710), a French official who sent collectors to Cayenne, French Guiana to collect plants for Louis XIV’s Jardin du Roi.[1] The name Begoniaceae was given in 1801 by Adanson; it honors Michel Bégon.[2]

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are annuals that have been grown for their seeds and flowers for centuries. They’re easy to grow and care for, drought tolerant, and attract butterflies and bees. You can eat the seeds or use them in cooking—sunflower oil is used to make margarine, salad dressings, mayonnaise and other products.

There are so many beautiful flowers out there; try planting some today!

So you’re tired of spending your time on the computer and want to do something more enriching. Try planting flowers! Not only does it bring you joy, but it will also make your home look even better.

I know what you’re thinking: “Plants are great, but I don’t have any space!” Well don’t worry—there are plenty of plants that can fit into even the smallest living spaces. Low-growing annuals like pansies and violas are perfect for people who don’t have much light or space in their homes. Some other annuals include geraniums (these grow well indoors), marigolds (good for attracting butterflies), zinnias (they come in all sorts of colors) and larkspur (a lovely trumpet-shaped bloom).

If you’re itching for some gardening action but aren’t sure how to start out, check out this guide on how to set up a garden from scratch: How To Set Up A Backyard Garden From Scratch – The Ultimate Guide To Growing Your Own Food!

Conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed this post about the most beautiful flowers and when to plant them!