Bring a pop of color to your home or garden with annuals. Flowering annuals live for a single growing season and are generally too tender to grow in winter. Unlike perennials, which bloom year after year, annual plants will not return the following year. They will need to be replaced. This gives the gardener new opportunities every year to experiment with color and texture in garden beds, hanging baskets and planters. From hot pink Calibrachoa and red chrysanthemums to periwinkle flowers, you’ll love how colorful annual flowers contrast beautifully with the rich green foliage.

Popular Annual Flowers

If you’re looking for a little seasonal color to boost curb appeal and brighten your landscape, you can’t go wrong with annual plants. Some popular flowering annuals include marigolds, zinnia, begonia flowers and petunias. Impatiens are a gardener’s go-to because they’re low maintenance and offer vibrant, long-lasting color. New Guinea impatiens have larger blooms, giving your garden variety and visual interest. With their fragrant blossoms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, petunias are a welcome addition to any garden. Petunias are available in an assortment of colors, including pink, white and purple petunias. As its name suggests, night sky petunias feature a beautiful purple color with spattered white pattern like the night sky. The most vigorous spreading petunias are wave petunias. You’ll love how they cascade gracefully down your hanging baskets.

Oftentimes, the line gets blurred between perennials and annuals. Take chrysanthemums, for instance. There are many different species of mums. Some are hardier than others. Fall mums, in their vibrant orange, red and yellow hues, are usually the last plant to bloom before frost. Mums are considered annuals, but they can come back if they have enough time to establish themselves in the soil before the cold weather arrives.

Before You Buy Annuals

Before you make a purchase of any annual plants, it’s important to know the dates of first and last frost in your area. That will tell you the best time to plant. Most annuals can be planted as soon as the danger of frost is over. Some hardy annuals like snapdragons and pansies can tolerate a bit of frost. Also consider whether you want annuals for shade, partial sun or flowers for full sun. Do a little bit of research before you buy. You’re certain to find the right annuals to suit your garden site and climate.

The Home Depot has all your gardening needs. From cosmos to winter pansies and geraniums - we have what you need. Shop online or in-store in the garden center for your flowering annuals. We offer free delivery, plus free in-store or curbside pickup.