flowering annual flowers
Most people love flowers, whether they give, receive or decide to grow them independently. They come in many varieties, but there are annual flowers of all descriptions to delight the senses in any season. Some types of annual flowers bloom longer than others.
Perennial vs. Annual
You may be wondering about the difference between 'perennial' and 'annual' plants. Perennials are planted once and grow each year, while annuals live in a growing season. Some flowers bloom longer than others.
We have compiled a list of 28 annual flowers with long flowering periods to brighten up your yard or garden. You can see them here:
1. Sweet Alyssum
Sweet Alyssum flowers are beautiful flowers that are easily combined with statement flowers to create bouquets. These flowers have a mild scent that will add a delicate scent to your flower bed or garden. The flowers are relatively small and grow in clusters. Although beautiful, these flowers are considered invasive in some areas, such as California. They are aggressive farmers.
2. Angelonia
Angelonia flower produces hundreds of flowers during the growing season and is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. Sometimes called the "Summer Snapdragon", which is not relevant. These plants grow well in containers and thrive in warm and sunny places. The flowers have a layered habit and are attractive on the edge of the container or in hanging baskets.
3. African Daisy
The African daisy is a cheerful flower that blooms exceptionally long. They add color to any bouquet and stand out.
4. Celosia
These wonderful annuals are easy to maintain and come in many varieties such as Century Mix and Dragon Breath. Some varieties can grow large in the right climatic conditions, so they need space to expand. The flowers attract many pollinators, especially bumblebees, producing excellent dried flowers.
5. Dianthus
Dianthus flowers are exceptionally fragrant and the game is beautiful blue-green foliage. Florists everywhere affectionately refer to these flowers as "pinks".
6. Garden Cosmos
These flowers are easy to grow from seed. You plant them in late spring. There are bright flower bouquets in the "Sensation Composition" and "Heritage" varieties.
7. Snapdragon
Snapdragon flowers come in a variety of colors and shapes, making them ideal for adding to any type of bouquet. Snapdragons have a strong sense of smell and mouth-like petals.
8. Geranium
Geranium blooms in dry seasons, under heat, and under neglect. They can be diligent even in long hot summers. These flowers should be fertilized with all-purpose fertilizer over a period of 2 to 4 weeks.
9. Flowering Kale
Flowering kale is not edible, it does not taste good, but has relatively large and beautiful leaves. This flower has excellent color and thrives in cold climates.
10. Latana
This flower has clusters of nectar and is a hummingbird and butterfly magnet. Lantana is heat tolerant and drought resistant. In hot winters, this flower acts as a shrubby perennial plant.
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