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Mother Nature’s Instant Party Plants
(ARA) - So everything is in place for your big outdoor party or event this summer, but Mother Nature seems to have provided you with just one color scheme: green. You want color and texture fast and there’s no time for potting or planting.
Solution: fill your yard, patio and deck with the spectacular blooms of a variety of robust, durable, easy to maintain annuals for an instant garden that looks like it’s been there all along. Plus those blooms and color will last long after the party is over. “Annuals are really nature’s ready-made party decorations,” says Jeff Gibson, marketing manager for Ball Horticultural’s “Simply Beautiful” line of annuals. “They provide almost limitless choices for color, bloom continuously, and best of all they’re live plants, which means you can enjoy their beauty throughout the entire growing season.”
But first things first. With the deadline for your outdoor party looming, focus on geraniums, impatiens and petunias, the Big Three of annuals and the real workhorses when it comes to color and bloom. “Our Simply Beautiful Tidal Wave petunias are bountiful when it comes to filling landscapes or hanging baskets,” Gibson notes. “The blooms spread upward and outward spilling over containers and baskets like a thick carpet of color and texture.”
Angel Mist angelonia and Fanfare trailing impatiens are also lavish in their spreading floral displays. Angel Mist features orchid-like blooms ideal for beds and containers. Or, fill an entry container with Fanfare impatiens for a dramatic waterfall of color. Free-flowering and very vigorous, Jungle Gold impatiens are ideal for mixed containers, where they put on a big show in combination with other large, robust container plants.
In fact, don’t even bother to plant. When it gets close to party time, just set the beds of annuals directly into containers and cover with Spanish moss until the festivities are concluded. Then repot or plant for the rest of the season.
“Less is more when it comes to color and annuals,” says Gibson. “Choosing a single color pattern carries a more dramatic visual impact than mixing and matching. And you can get more bang for the buck in terms of color and coverage by breaking the normal rules for potting and planting annuals that call for spacing them widely apart.”
He says that in the case of party plants for your outdoor event, concentrating plants as close together as you can get them adds a thick lushness to your presentation that tells your guests you’ve been working real hard at getting everything just right. In fact, you could have started the day before if you choose the right plant material. And your guests will never know the truth.
To find plants suitable for your climate and taste, visit www.simplybeautifulgardens.com or www.wave-rave.com.
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| Blue Victoria Salvia - $ 1.89 The Blue Victoria Salvia, 'Salvia farinacea, is native to Texas and New Mexico. Lovely spikes of deep purple-blue flowers cover this dwarf variety. The 1/2 inch long flowers are clustered densely along upright stems which rise above the foliage. Blue Victoria Salvias bloom summer through fall. Place this flower in full sun and in average well drained garden soil for best results. Plant 2 weeks after the last frost where the Blue Victoria is an annual. |
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| Carnival Mix Nemesia - $ 1.89 The Nemesia Carnival Mix, 'Nemesia strumosa Nana Compacta', has very brilliantly colored flowers on a dwarf plant. Cute as a button, this wonderful cool season annual has snapdragon-like flowers. They come in shades of cream, yellow, blue, orange, crimson, pink, and bicolors. The 3/4 inch funnel-shaped flowers with a pouch at the base are borne on 3 to 4 inch spikes. The Carnival Mix blooms in the spring through early summer. Carnival Mixes are excellent for cut flowers, containers, hanging baskets, edging, and borders. |
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| Swiss Giant Mix Pansy - $ 1.89 The Pansy Swiss Giant Blend, 'Viola wittrockiania', produces large multi-colored flowers that you won't be able to get enough of, and you can eat them too! Technically a perennial, grown as an annual pansy, will overwinter in climates as cold as zone 4. Swiss Giant Blend has 3 inch flowers of mixed colors including blue, purple, yellow, apricot, orange, mahogany, red, white, and biclolors. The Pansy works well in locations where late fall and early spring color would be appropriate. |
| Mesclun Mix Lettuce - $ 1.89 The Arugula, Mizuna, Tatsol, Lettuce Summer Bibb, and the Lettuce Black Seeded Simpson. Lettuce is a cool season annual. Successive plantings can produce lettuce spring through fall. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date, and successive plantings thereafter every 3 weeks until 5 weeks before fall frost. Lettuce likes light, fertile, moist, and well drained soils. They will grow in light shade. Lettuce grows well near cabbage, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, and onion. |
| Purple Robe Nierembergia - $ 1.79 The Nierembergia Purple Robe (Dwarf Cupflower), 'Nierembergia hippomanica', is a wonderful plant either as a perennial in Zones 7 or warmer, or as an annual everywhere else. The Purple Robe is smothered with hundreds of dainty saucer-shaped flowers during the summer. The flowers are a very deep blue/violet and are saucer shaped with a 1 inch radius. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last average frost date. or in early fall if grown as a perennial. Purple Robes are used as an edging plant, in rock gardens, or in containers/window boxes. |
| Tree Mallow Mixed Lavatera - $ 1.79 The Lavatera Tree Mallow Blushing Blend, 'Lavatera trimestris', has 4 blushing colors of profuse pink, rose, white, and magenta/pink flowers that cover this tropical looking annual hedge or screen plant. The Lavatera is one of the most versatile plants in the garden and is very easy to grow. Lavatera Blushing Blends 4 inch satiny flowers will remind you of hibiscus and hollyhock. They will bloom from summer into early fall. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The Lavatera make a wonderful hedge or screen and cut flowers. |
| Teddy Bear Sunflower - $ 1.79 The Teddy Bear sunflower, 'Helianthus annuus', is a dwarf sunflower plant with many 4 to 6 inch double yellow-gold flowers that look like huge mums. Teddy Bear sunflowers are annual that blooms mid-summer to fall. It will grow in almost any soil and is drought tolerant but, for larger and profuse flowering, good moisture is required. A second planting 2 weeks after the initial planting and a third planting 2 weeks later will produce attractive foliage and flowers until the first fall frost. Place this plant in full sun for best results. |
| Perfume Delight Sweet Pea - $ 1.69 The Sweet Pea Perfume Delight, 'Lathyrus odoratus', is a mixture of several colors of very fragrant sweet peas. The fragrance of these flowers will take you to times past. The flowers are slightly smaller, 3/4 to 1 inch flowers, than other annual sweet peas, but they are more heat resistant. They will bloom about 1 week longer than other sweet peas. They are used for cut flowers and for covering fences and walls if given the proper support. |
| Shirley Single Blend Poppy - $ 1.69 The Poppy Shirley Single Blend, 'Papaver rhoeas', has masses of tissue-paper like flowers and it is a very easy annual to grow in the garden. The Shirley Single Blend as 2 inch spectacular flowers that sway in the wind in even the slightest breeze. Flower colors include pink, white, red, and rose shades. Pinching off spent flowers significantly increases bloom period. Plant in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked or in the fall in mild climates. The Single Blend Poppy is a good cut flower. |
| California Mix Poppy - $ 1.69 The California Poppy Mixed Colors, 'Eschscholzia californica', produces a stunning mix of white, yellow, orange, deep orange, scarlet-red, and purple poppies. The California Poppy Mixed Colors is a perennial that is usually grown as an annual. In zones 7-11, though, the foliage often overwinters. The silky, saucer shaped 2 to 3 inch flowers have 4 delicate paper-like petals. The Poppy can be used as a cut flower, wildflower plantings, and for soil erosion control. |
| Dwarf Bonanza Blend Marigold - $ 1.69 The Marigold French Dwarf Bonanza Blend, 'Tagetes patula', has the pure intense colors of Bonanza plus the improved flower size. It has the largest flowers in the French Marigold category. The Bonanza Blend has 2 inch yellow, orange, and bicolor flowers. They will begin blooming 5 to 6 weeks after seeding and they will continue to bloom until fall. Plant in the spring after average last day of frost. French Dwarf Marigolds are excellent for edging, in pots and containers. They make an excellent annual ground cover. |
| Lemon/Tangerine Blend Marigold - $ 1.69 The Marigold Gem Lemon/Tangerine Blend, 'Tagetes tenuifolia', has masses of dainty flowers on compact, fragrant plants with lacy foliage. These bushy, dwarf, "rock garden" marigolds are truly little gems in your garden. The 10 to 12 inch plants hold 1/2 inch yellow and orange flowers. The Gem Lemon/Tangerine Blend blooms 5 to 6 weeks after seeding and continue until first frost. The Gem Marigolds are excellent for edging, in pots, and containers. They make an excellent annual ground cover. |
| Ensign Blend Dwarf Morning Glory - $ 1.69 The Morning Glory Bush Ensign Blend, 'Convoloulus tricolor; is unlike most other morning glories, the intensely colored flowers of the Ensign Blend are open all day. Another difference between "regular" morning glories is that the Ensign grows in a nice tidy mound, which makes it a great annual groundcover. The Ensign Morning glory displays flowers that are 1 to 2 inches across with three different flowers; white with yellow center, intense rose with bright yellow/white starburst patterns and royal blue with the same center pattern. |
| Pampas Plume Celosia - $ 1.69 The Celosia Pampas Plume, 'Celosia argentea plumosa', has dramatic masses of soft, feathery plumes that are stunning in fresh and dried flower arrangements. The upright plumes are 6 to 12 inches tall with flowers the colors of scarlet, rose, carmine, gold, cream and bronze. The Celosia argentea are widely cultivated as a bedding annual. Plant in the spring, after the last average frost date. The Celosia Pampas Plume provide a dramatic garden backdrop or focal point in beds, borders or containers. |
| Oriental Nights Alyssum - $ 1.69 The Alyssum Sweet Oriental Nights, 'Lobularia maritima', displays tiny, rich, solid, deep purple flowers that make this low ground cover a delight. It is a wonderful annual ground cover. The Alyssum blooms all growing season. Nothing adds more to summer days than the frangrance of sweet Alyssum. The flowers are very small at 1/4 inch deep purple blooms that appear in clusters. This plant is excellent in rock gardens, in hanging baskets, in the foreground of borders, and as a ground cover. |
| Tiny Tim Alyssum - $ 1.59 The Alyssum Sweet Tiny Tim, 'Lobularia maritima procumbens', is superior to Carpet of Snow alyssum. The dense, compact dwarf plant never needs to be sheared. It is a wonderful annual ground cover. Alyssum blooms all growing season and can withstand drought and heat. Nothing adds more to summer days than the gentle fragrance of Sweet Alyssum. Tiny Tim flowers are very small, about 1/4 inch white flowers. This plant is excellent in rock gardens, in hanging baskets, in the foreground of borders, and as a ground cover. |
| Covent White Babys Breath - $ 1.59 The Baby's Breath Covent White, 'Gypsophila elegans 'Covent White', has graceful, airy flowers that are used for contrast in cut flower bouquets. The contast they add to large, colorful flower arrangemnts is stunning. Baby's Breath is an easy to grow annual and they provide clouds of white 1/2 inch flowers. Plant the Baby's Breath after the last average frost date. Baby's Breaths are used for cut flowers, rock gardens, and hot dry locations. |
| Tall Blend Bachelor Button - $ 1.59 The Bachelor Button Tall Blend, 'Centaurea cyanus', is a carefree annual that adds vertical interest and an array of colors to your garden. The Bachelor Button, also known as Cornflower, is drought tolerant and needs little pampering. The seed the plant drops quite readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of beautiful flowers. Plant in early spring 1 to 2 weeks before last frost. In warm climates plant in in summer to early fall. The Bachelor Button is great for cut or dried flowers. |
| Canterbury Bells Bellflower - $ 1.59 The Canterbury Bells Bellflower, 'Campanula medium', has tall flower spikes with elegant, bell shaped flowers that will remind you of a storybook English cottage garden. This elegant tall plant is an excellent backdrop for your shorter annual and perennials. Bellflowers have 1 to 2 inch long bell shaped flowers in the colors of purple, violet, blue, lavender, pink, and white. They like rich, well drained soils that are kept well watered. Plant in late spring or early summer for bloom the second year. The Bell flower makes excellent cut flowers. |
| Oriental Mix Poppy - $ 1.59 The Poppy Oriental, Oriental Blend, 'Papaver orientale', will be the most dramatic flower in your garden when its large 4 to 8 inch crepe paper-like flowers appear. This is a very hardy perennial in cooler climates and it is short lived in warmer climates, but no less dramatic. The foliage completely dies back after bloom and reappears in the fall. The large flowers appear in colors of orange, pink, red, salmon, and white. This Poppy looks great mixed in with summer and fall blooming annuals and perennials. |
![]() | Midwest Mix - $ 6.95 For IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI This premium mixture features our famous native prairie wildflowers, and has been used by homeowners and commercial planters all over the midwest for almost 20 years. Expect a burst of annual color just a few weeks after seeding, plus increased bloom year after year from a great group of perennials. Plant spring or late fall. Includes 27 wildflowers: 12 annuals for first-year color. Plus 15 hardy perennials for second and successive years' bloom. |
![]() | Northeast Mix - $ 6.95 For CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WV This famous mix has been refined and improved every year since we began in 1981. Literally hundreds of thousands of homeowners and commercial users have raved about its success. Great annual color right from the beginning, and a particularly permanent selection of hardy perennials that increase over the years. This premium mix includes 27 wildflowers: 12 annuals for first-year color. Plus 15 perennials/biennials for second and successive years' bloom. |
![]() | Pacific NW Mix - $ 6.95 For Northern CA, Western OR, WA This premium mixture is blended to take advantage of the wet coastal climate of this region, which is a natural garden for wildflowers. Many of the Pacific coast natives are included such as chinese houses, farewell-to-spring, and California poppy. Plant almost anytime along the coast; at higher elevations, after spring frost. Includes 29 wildflowers: 16 annuals for first-year color. Plus 13 hardy perennials for second and successive yearsÆ bloom. |
![]() | Southeast Mix - $ 6.95 For AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA A premium blend of Southern favorites has made this mix a big success all over the southeast. Geared to the varied soils and long growing season of the south, this mixture offers quick color the first year from annuals, plus a strong increase of bloom from perennials in years thereafter. Plant spring or fall. Includes 25 wildflowers: 12 annuals for first-year color. Plus 13 hardy perennials for second and successive yearsÆ bloom. |
![]() | Southwest Mix - $ 6.95 For AZ, Southern CA, NM, Southern NV, TX, OK This mixture is specially blended to handle the variable climates of the southwest, from long droughts to soaking rains. Results are particularly colorful featuring cosmos, lupine and red poppy, plus perennials including purple coneflower and gloriosa daisy. Sow as rainy season begins in mild areas; in the mountains, after spring frosts. Includes 26 wildflowers: 18 annuals for first-year color. Plus 8 hardy perennials for second and successive yearsÆ bloom. |
![]() | Western Mix - $ 6.95 For CO, UT, MT, ID, WY, NV, ND, SD, Eastern OR and WA A special blend of wildflowers that can handle the mountainous westÆs variable climate, rainfall and altitude have made this mixture a favorite. A grand total of 28 species makes the mix successful in almost any microclimate. Plant in the spring, or in mild winter areas, just as your rainy season begins. Includes 27 wildflowers: 16 annuals for first-year color. Plus 11 hardy perennials for second and successive yearsÆ bloom. |
![]() | Butterfly Mix - $ 5.95 This is a specially designed mixture of 16+ easy-to-grow wildflowers that butterflies and hummingbirds love. The mix includes both wild annuals and perennials, so bloom will begin just 3 to 4 weeks after sprouting, and should return year after year. When and where to plant: Plant in spring or early summer, or in late fall after frost for spring bloom. In warm-winter areas, plant at beginning of rainy season. Choose any bright sunny spot. Butterflies and hummingbirds will find your bright flowers once they bloom. |
![]() | Drought Tolerant Mix - $ 5.95 This proven mixture offers full flower color and a great spread of species for places with little rainfall, or those areas that are difficult to water. Like any seed, this drought-tolerant mix requires moisture to sprout, but is quite self-sufficient once growth begins. This premium mix includes 24 wildflowers: 12 annuals for first-year color. Plus 12 perennials/biennials for second and successive yearsÆ bloom. |
![]() | Low Grow Mix - $ 5.95 For colorful displays that stay shortùmostly knee-high or below, this mixture of self-sowing annuals and one recurring perennial (Johnny Jump-up), is hard to beat. Often used as edging or in front of a wall or taller plantings. Great for cut flowers, too. This premium mixture contains 15 species of quick-blooming wildflowers that grow to and bloom at approximately knee-height or lower. |
![]() | Songbird Garden - $ 3.95 Contains 10 quick-bloom annuals and 5 favorite perennials. You'll enjoy cosmos, plains coreopsis, cornflower (a big birdseed favorite)wild baby's breath, wild sunflower (another songbird favorite) red poppy and others. Perennials include lance leaf coreopsis, purple coneflower, dame's rocket, and black-eyed Susan. |

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![]() | 2 Tier Mini Greenhouse - $ 39.95 Just snap together and be growing in a matter of 5 minutes!! These greenhouses are made of lightweight steel with plastic shelf hangers and a removeable polypropelene cover with a roll-up front panel. The 2 tier mini greenhouse measures 18 1/4"" deep x 2' 3"" wide x 3' high. |
![]() | Greenhouse Staging 2'11"X11"X3'6" High - $ 36.95 Provides additional propagation work space and storage. Rubust tubular steel construction. Free standing and lightweight and stable. Ideal for any greenhouse. Size 2'11" long x 3'6" tall. |
![]() | Cold Frame 3'X3'X2'3" High - $ 34.95 Ideal for seedings and harding off plants. Roll-up zipped door for easy access. Ground fitting flaps and peg to keep it secure. Thermal efficient insulating cover. Assembles in minutes. Size 3' x 3' |
![]() | Tabletop Greenhouse - $ 29.99 An architectural accent, the Tabletop Greenhouse provides a warm humid environment for plants. Or use it to highlight a favorite collection. 10 1/2" W x 11 1/2"H. |
![]() | Gard Cloche 3'3"X3'3"X1'7" High - $ 16.95 Protects seeds and plants from birds and insects and weather damage. Horticulture fleese and perforated polythene film included. Ideal for summer and winter use. Quickly installs and removel. 3'3" long x 3'3" wide. |