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Gerber daisies prefer full sun and require regular fertilization for optimal blooming. It is important to try to keep the leaves dry while watering in the morning because the leaves are susceptible to powdery mildew.

Height: 12”

Spread: 8”

This attractive foliage plant is great for containers and underplanting. Although there are some varieties that can be planted in sun, most prefer shade. Pinching off any blooms and growing shoots of young plants will encourage a fuller plant. Coleus prefer moist but well drained soil and comes in a huge variety of colors and sizes.

Petunias are popular because of their blooming power combined with relatively low maintenance. Perfect as a low annual in the border garden or in containers, they prefer full sun in a well drained location. Fertilization throughout the season keeps this plant healthy and blooming.

Marigolds are easy to grow and have a long flowering period. Marigolds prefer full sun and come in a variety of colors from orange, yellow, crimson, and in combinations of different heights and bloom sizes. These are a low maintenance annual with long-lasting color!

Pansies are a cool weather favorite as they can tolerate weather that most annuals simply can’t survive. These bright flowers come in a variety of colors with a face-like center marking. Pansies prefer full sun to part shade.

Height: 6-9”

Spread: 9-12”

A newer genus and it’s a real eye catcher! It is both heat and drought tolerant. The plant produces luminous silver -green foliage topped by large, conical spikes of feather flowers. The compact, uniform plants are well-suited to gardens and mixed containers.

Full Sun

Height: 12-18”

Spread: 12-14”

Begonias are an extremely versatile plant, which is why they are used in the hanging baskets for the Dundee area. Flowers come in white, red, and pink shades with leaves varying in color from bright green to dark purple-green. Most prefer full sun but will tolerate some shade.

Geraniums are an extremely popular annual  that prefer full sun. Removing the flowers promptly as they fade and fertilizing every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer (20-20-20) will significantly increase bloom production. Geraniums can be used in flower beds, containers, or hanging baskets.

Cosmos have lacy foliage with the daisy-like flowers coming in pink, red, white, and lavender with a contrasting yellow center. Cosmos prefer full sun to partial shade. Taller varieties may need to be staked as they can grow quickly!

Zinnias can be tall (30 in.), Intermediate, (20 in.), or dwarf (12 in.) depending on the variety. This colorful annual needs full sun and rich, fertile soil. Low maintenance!

Impatiens are shade loving annuals that come in a large variety of colors. Be sure to plant impatiens after the last frost because they are fragile to low temperatures.  Bring color to dull areas in your shade garden with this low maintenance fail-proof plant!

You can’t help but fall in love with the breath-taking flowers of osteospermum. They come in a number of different colors and can have different petal types, too. Plant this annual in full sun. Removing faded flowers will promote continual blooming on the plant. Sometimes we will see a brief period of less flowers in the middle of the hot summer here in Omaha. But, they will revive themselves as the weather cools.