Annual Flowers

Annual flowers are a simple way to add vibrant color and personality to a landscape throughout the year. Because these flowers complete their life cycle within a single growing season, they allow gardens to be refreshed regularly with new colors and combinations.

At Himmel’s Landscape and Garden Center, seasonal flower plantings are very popular throughout the area. Many homeowners enjoy changing the look of their gardens several times a year with fresh seasonal color.

Annual Flowers Can Be Installed During the Spring, Summer, and Fall

Seasonal flower plantings are typically installed multiple times throughout the year so gardens continue to feel lively and colorful as the seasons change. Spring plantings bring the first burst of color after winter, summer plantings keep gardens vibrant through the warmest months, and fall flowers introduce rich tones that complement the changing season.

For larger gardens, switching out annual flowers each season can dramatically change the atmosphere of the landscape while keeping the garden feeling fresh.

What Types of Annual Flowers Are Commonly Planted?

Plant selection is based on the conditions of the landscape as well as the type of color and seasonal interest the homeowner wants to create. Many annual flowers are chosen because they bloom heavily and provide long-lasting color throughout the growing season.

Some flowers frequently used in seasonal plantings include:

• Lantana
• Verbena
• Coleus
• Pineapple Sage
• Salvia

Annual Flowers Can Be Paired With Fresh Mulch Installation

Annual flower plantings are often installed alongside fresh mulch to help the beds stay healthy and visually finished. Mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature, which can make it easier for seasonal flowers to establish and thrive.

Our team can install fresh mulch while planting annual flowers so the garden beds look clean and cohesive from the start. Proper mulch installation also helps protect the roots of flowers and improves the soil as organic mulch gradually breaks down over time.