Container Annuals

©2007 Jupiter Images Corporation Containers let you grow annuals in unexpected places.

Do a little research before planting to make sure your chosen plants will take to a container setting. These annuals do well in containers:

• Fibrous-rooted begonia
  
  
• Calendula
  
  
• Coleus
  
  
• Dracaena
  
  
• Impatiens
  
  
• Lobelia
  
  
• Marigold
  
  
• Nasturtium
  
  
• Ornamental pepper
  
  
• Pansy
  
  
• Perilla
  
  
• Phlox (P. drummondii)
  
  
• Sweet pea
  
  
• Verbena
  
  
• Viola
  
  
• Zonal geranium

Because annuals produce abundant flowers all season long, they're perfect for use in cutting gardens. On the next page, learn about annuals you can grow to grace your bouquets.

Want more information about gardening with annuals? Try these:

• Annual Flowers: Plant these beauties for flowers all summer long.
  
• Annuals: Learn about all the different types of annual plants.
  
• Garden Design: Design your garden for beauty and practicality.
• Annuals Garden Design: Learn to combine color, texture, shape, and scale for a beautiful annuals garden.
  
• Tips for Growing Annuals and Biennials: Use our helpful tips to grow healthy annual and biennial plants.
  
• Gardening: Learn the basics of successful gardening.