Bedding Plants are mostly comprised of annuals though some are actually temperennials (perennials in temperate climates). Annuals are plants that grow, bloom, flower and die in one season. They are used to give gardens all-season color and dramatic ‘pop’. Annuals come in many shapes, sizes and sun tolerances. Our availability varies throughout the season but we strive to carry a wide and unusual assortment for every gardener’s needs.
Ageratum
True blues, pink, white, yellow. Nice color for beds. Heights range between 6-20″. Attracts butterflies.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Alyssum
White, pink, purple. Small, profuse blooms. Superbly fragrant. Cold tolerant. Good border plant.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Begonias
Reds, pink, white. Upright or cascading. Brings nice color to shade gardens. Some varieties can be grown as a houseplant.
Attracts butterflies.
Exposure: shade / part shade
Browallia
Celosia
Red, orange, pink and yellow feathery plumes. Good in borders. Interesting shape/texture.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Cleome
Coleus
Colorful leaves add drama to shady spots. Can be grown as a houseplant.
Exposure: shade / part shade
Cosmos
Pinks, white, yellow, orange, red. Airy plants good for back of a border.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Corn Flower
Cuphea
Dahlias
Many colors. Bold, big flowers. Tubers can be overwintered in a garage/basement.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Dianthus
Pinks, reds, white. Good accent. May come back after winter. Good cold tolerance.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Diascia
Pinks, reds, oranges. Delicate flowers. Great for borders or containers.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Dusty Miller
Silver gray leaves. Good accent. May come back after winter. Good cold tolerance.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Fuschia
Gazania
Many colors. Flowers open in the sun, loves the heat.
Exposure: sun
Geranium
Many colors ranging from white, pink, coral, orange and red. Many types of geraniums including Martha Washington, Ivy, Zonal, Pillar and Scented.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Impatiens
Many colors. Great color for shady beds.
Exposure: shade
Laurentia
Lobelia
Blues, purples, white. Brilliant colors. Good for border and accents.
Exposure: sun / part sun / shade
Love-in-a-Mist
Marigolds
Yellows and oranges. Great color all summer. Some self-seed. Great vegetable companion plant.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Nicotiana
Pinks, white, reds. Attracts hummingbirds to the garden.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Pansies / Viola
Many colors. Best in cool season. Usually comes back after winter. Some violas self-seed. Edible.
Exposure: part sun / shade
Pentas
Pinks, purples, red. Good heat tolerance. Attracts butterflies.
Exposure: sun
Petunias
Most colors. Great color for mass planting, borders, containers. Cascading or spreading.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Portulaca
Many colors. Great heat and drought tolerance.
Exposure: sun
Salvia
Blues, purples, red. Upright plants, blooms all summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Some are tender perennials.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Scaveola
Stock
Snapdragons
Many colors and sizes. Good in borders. Can come back after winter. Good cold tolerance.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Torenia
Pinks, blues, white. Unusual flower. Good for shady spots especially in containers.
Exposure: shade / part shade
Verbena
Many colors. Good plant for borders or containers. Great heat tolerance.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Vinca
Pinks, white, reds. Great summer color in borders.
Exposure: sun / part sun
Zinnias
Many colors and sizes. Fantastic cut-flower. Great heat tolerance.
Exposure: sun / part sun
