Although annual flowers don't last that long, they have many benefits. This is a variety, long-term and abundant flowering, brightness of colors and an endless field for experiments for every year. Interested? Then keep a large catalog of the best annuals with names and photos!
1. Kosmeya
One of the brightest annuals for a summer residence pleases with a riot of colors even in the shade. Outwardly, the flowers resemble chamomile, but the number of colors and varieties is simply impossible to count.
2. Astra
Annual asters do not need an introduction for a long time, because they flood all flower shops closer to autumn. Among them there are dozens of varieties - from dwarf to almost one meter high bushes.
3. Ageratum
The fluffy purple flowers are used in flower beds as a groundcover. Ageratum prefers warmth, and you can also cut it to adjust the shape of the composition.
4. Amaranth
Its unusual hanging inflorescences cannot be confused with another flower. In addition, amaranth can be sown as seeds directly into open ground, but then it will bloom later.
5. Purslane
Purslane densely covers the ground with a bright colorful carpet for the whole summer and until frost. There are regular and terry varieties in the most incredible colors.
6. Petunia
Petunia prefers warmth and bright sunshine. And in return, it pleases with the richness of shades, and even blooms throughout the season until severe cold snaps.
7. Dahlias
Outwardly, annual dahlias are no worse than perennial ones. But they bloom longer, they are small or large, and most importantly, they are completely unpretentious.
8. Snapdragon
One of the most interesting and unusual perennials attracts attention with the structure of the buds. The plant looks great in complex multi-level flower beds and compositions.
9. Dimorphoteka
Behind the unusual name is a cute annual, reminiscent of a chamomile. Its main advantage is absolute indifference to the quality of the soil, up to sandy or stony.
10. Cornflowers
Small touching blue-blue cornflowers are simple, but charming in their simplicity. White, pink and purple varieties are sometimes found.
11. Nemesia
Colorful nemesia is ideal for flower beds in all respects. Including due to the fact that it can be sown directly into the ground, and after 1.5 months it will bloom.
12. Marigolds
Marigolds bloom for a very long time and delight with all shades of yellow and orange. This is one of the most unpretentious annual species for growing in the sun or in the shade.
13. Balsam
Balsam does not need constant bright lighting, but loves warmth. Among the varieties, there are many all shades of pink and raspberry, and in general a warm range prevails.
14. Angelonia
In its native Mexico, this flower grows like a perennial, but we have to adapt. Angelonia has large erect inflorescences, it is unpretentious and undemanding to lighting.
15. Morning glory
A curly annual, with regular watering and a sufficient amount of light, can stretch up to 3 m per season. An excellent choice for creating whimsical compositions in the country.
16. Cleoma
Everything is good in cleome - both the unusual shape of the inflorescences, and the rich fragrant aroma with which it fills the garden until autumn. For an annual, cleoma is very tall, but there are also dwarf varieties.
17. Mimulus
Among flowers with an unusual color, the mimulus would definitely break into the top five. Moreover, with all the riot of colors, the plant prefers shade and moist soil.
18. Lobelia
All summer residents know lobelia well as an unpretentious and spectacular annual flower. Most often there are varieties of all shades of blue, lilac and purple, although there are exceptions.
19. Gelichrisum
Most likely, you know this flower called immortelle. The straight stem branches strongly towards the top, and large single inflorescences of small flowers open on the shoots.
20. Godezia
Godezia has a fantastic resistance to weather fluctuations. Its only drawback is that it blooms rather late - by mid-summer when planted in early spring.
21. Calendula
The charming calendula is known not only for its beauty, but also for its many healing properties. You can also use it in cooking or dry it for tea.
22. Sweet peas
The undersized annual blooms profusely with bright and rather large flowers up to 4 cm. It is resistant to cold snaps, but prefers more light and moisture.
23. Eustoma
The annual eustoma is loved for its very beautiful delicate flowers that are ideal for cutting. Terry varieties of delicate pastel shades are especially effective.
24. Mirabilis
Among all the colors that are resistant to heat, sun and drought, mirabilis is one of the undisputed leaders. Its buds bloom in the evening and hide with the first rays of the sun.
25. Catharanthus
Compact bushes grow no more than 40 cm, they are not afraid of the sun and even direct sunlight. Large flowers with a contrasting center delight throughout the season.
26. Rudbeckia
Yellow rudbeckia are incredibly bright and catchy, regardless of the variety. They are able to transform any site or flower bed, creating a festive mood by their very presence.
27. Nasturtium
Nasturtium buds are especially good in the sun. But she feels good even in the shade, although she will increase the green mass more intensively.
28. Osteospermum
Bright large inflorescences-baskets can bloom until October. This is a very unpretentious species that needs good quality nutritious soil.
29. Mallow
Annual mallow is impressive in size and large double flowers. Some varieties can stretch up to almost 1.5 m per season, but it is important to remove wilted buds on time.
30.Salvia
This is another annual that is often found in multi-level flower beds. Salvia grows literally everywhere, but you don't need to overfeed it with nitrogen.