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Recommended Annuals
- Alyssum (Lobularia) can be used in smaller,
flat containers to provide fragrant, tiny, continuous
blooms.
- Begonias have showy,
double flowers. The tuberous variety (Begonia tuberhybrida)
prospers in shade or sun. Remove it from the soil
at the end of the growing season and store during
the winter months.
- Geraniums (Pelargonium) are attractive when
planted in clumps. There are numerous varieties that
yield continuous blooms. Deadheading is necessary.
- Heliotrope (Heliotropium) is small with interesting
foliage and a heavenly fragrance. It requires frequent
watering.
- Impatiens bloom abundantly in
sun or shade and maintain a beautifully symmetrical
shape. They're one of my favorites, since the initially
small plants grow quickly and provide instant color.
- Petunias provide color
from the beginning of the growing season until mid-frost.
There are numerous varieties with a multitude of bloom
shades. Wave varieties don't require constant deadheading
and lend much beauty to the containers.
- In my opinion, Fanflower (Scaevola) undoubtedly
is the most perfect container plant. It produces masses
of blooms for months, and has graceful, pendulous
leaves. Flowers range from white to pink to lilac,
and require little care.
- Dwarf snapdragons (Chaenorrhinum minus) lend
an interesting texture to containers, especially when
planted in groups of different colors. They too are
continuous bloomers, and supply endless cuttings for
arrangements.
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Always
remember when embarking on a container garden project
to water often, especially if the pots are located in
bright sunlight.
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