Some of us (like me!) haven't started our containers yet.
I'd love to hear some suggestions from all of you about what annuals you've had success with, the tried and true.
The following are some annuals that I've been very happy with in the past, and will buy again this year.
Calibrachoa (Million Bells)
I've used these for the last two years and have been very pleased with them. They can be vigorous, so this year I'm going to put them in a container on their own. No need to deadhead, they are self-cleaning, and grow well in full sun with regular watering and feeding.
Thunbergia (Black-eyed Susan Vine)
A tomato cage turned upside down with the top points pulled together and tied, well anchored in a container, provides an easy means of support for these pretty vines. They do need deadheading, and grow well in full sun. The only problem I've had with them is that the earwigs are very fond of them too!!
Bacopa (Olympic Gold)
I've used these in containers and in a window box. They have a nice spreading/trailing habit, and do well in full sun to shade. Shade is preferable where summers are very hot. Keep it well watered.
Sweet Potato Vine (Blackie)
I planted this last year for it's dark foliage and was very pleased with it's performance. It did well in full sun. I will be looking for it again this year.
Coleus
I have a planter on my deck that gets very little sun, maybe an hour late in the day. The planter is a very dark chocolate brown and I always plant "Wild Lime" coleus in it. The bright yellow and lime green leaves are a wonderful contrast to the dark container. The soil needs to be kept moist.
What container annuals have worked for you? Any recommendations?
Kim
I'd love to hear some suggestions from all of you about what annuals you've had success with, the tried and true.
The following are some annuals that I've been very happy with in the past, and will buy again this year.
Calibrachoa (Million Bells)
I've used these for the last two years and have been very pleased with them. They can be vigorous, so this year I'm going to put them in a container on their own. No need to deadhead, they are self-cleaning, and grow well in full sun with regular watering and feeding.
Thunbergia (Black-eyed Susan Vine)
A tomato cage turned upside down with the top points pulled together and tied, well anchored in a container, provides an easy means of support for these pretty vines. They do need deadheading, and grow well in full sun. The only problem I've had with them is that the earwigs are very fond of them too!!
Bacopa (Olympic Gold)
I've used these in containers and in a window box. They have a nice spreading/trailing habit, and do well in full sun to shade. Shade is preferable where summers are very hot. Keep it well watered.
Sweet Potato Vine (Blackie)
I planted this last year for it's dark foliage and was very pleased with it's performance. It did well in full sun. I will be looking for it again this year.
Coleus
I have a planter on my deck that gets very little sun, maybe an hour late in the day. The planter is a very dark chocolate brown and I always plant "Wild Lime" coleus in it. The bright yellow and lime green leaves are a wonderful contrast to the dark container. The soil needs to be kept moist.
What container annuals have worked for you? Any recommendations?
Kim