When it comes to the best annual flowers for full sun, you will have lots of choices. They are available in packs of 3 to 6 plants. Sometimes, they come grown in small containers, about six inches. Remember that the flowers will only be available for a few days. It’s the leaves of the plants that are going to support the growth of the flowering for the entire season.
Growing annual plants under full sun, especially in containers, can be a bit challenging. But if you choose those annual flowers that can withstand full sun, then everything should be fine. These varieties are highly tolerant of these weather conditions. A lot of these full sun plants are tolerant of arid and drought conditions, which makes them perfect for potted environments.
So here’s a list of some of the best annual flowers for full sun.
1. Petunias
Petunias grown as annuals have one of the longest flowering seasons, right from mid-spring to late fall.
The flowers can also help to brighten those dreary and dull borders with its lovely pastel shades. What’s good about these annual flowers is that they are easy and simple to grow and maintain.
2. Marigold
Often grown in vegetable gardens to keep off pests, French Marigolds are well known to gardeners. They are compact in size, with a bushy, slightly spreading habit.
Marigolds are easily grown from seeds, but the seeds collected from hybrids may not give the expected results. Use them as bedding plants in sunny areas. Regular watering is a must.
3. Geranium
Geraniums are among the most popular bedding plants in a garden, although they are also commonly grown indoors. Sometimes, they are hanged in baskets and placed in the patios or sunrooms. But most of the time, these annual flowers for summer are being grown in containers. These plants are so easy to grow as long as you give them enough water.
4. Zinnia
Zinnias love warmth, so they are reliable summer bloomers, filling the garden with long lasting flowers in jewel colors. You have the choice of small, single-flowered daisy-type zinnias and large pom-pom types, with everything in between.
Grow these annuals in a sunny location. They flourish in hot weather but appreciate regular watering and feeding.
5. Coleus Sea Monkey Purple
The Sea Monkey Purple is among the latest line of miniature Coleus that are known for its brilliant colors and unusual leaf shapes. The Coleus Sea Monkey is also available in other varieties, such as Apricot and Rust. It can grow within five and seven inches and are great for use on rock gardens, miniature gardens, borders, terrariums and mixed containers.
6. Calibrachoa Chameleon Sunshine Berry
Next in this annual flowers list of 2017 is the Calibrachoa Chameleon Sunshine Berry. These petunia lookalikes tend to change color from one season to another, which makes it an interesting flowering plant to grow in your front yard. There are other Calibrachoa lines that you can check out. You get to choose from eight different patterns and shades and can be planted in a pot plant or in a hanging basket. But of all the Calibrachoas, the Chameleon Sunshine Berry is truly unique.
7. Petunia Night Sky
The name of this new petunia variety comes from its white spotted petals, which resembles the twinkling stars in the night sky. This beauty is definitely one of the most sought after new annual flowers for 2017, having received various awards, like the best new annual flower and Fleurostar award. The plant can grow to a maximum of ten inches, which makes it an ideal plant to grow in hanging baskets and pots.