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Plant Collection

Annuals

Seasonal color to brighten your garden throughout the year.

Annuals Questions

What is an annual plant?+

An annual completes its life in one growing season, giving fast, bold color while it lasts.

When should I plant annuals in St. Augustine?+

We plant warm-season annuals after the cool weather passes and cool-season annuals in fall and winter; ask which fits the current season.

How do I keep annuals blooming?+

Regular water, feeding, and removing spent flowers help many annuals keep blooming through their season.

How do I choose annuals for each season?+

Pick warm-season annuals for the hot months and cool-season annuals for fall and winter. Tell us the season and your light and our team can help you choose.

Are annuals worth it if they only last a season?+

Many gardeners love them for fast, bold color and easy seasonal change. They fill gaps and containers quickly while longer-lived plants mature.

What are the best cool-season flowers for Florida?+

For the Florida cool season, fall through early spring, reliable annual color comes from petunias, pansies, violas, snapdragons, dianthus, and alyssum. Plant them after the summer heat eases for blooms through the milder months.