Flower Seeds and Bulbs

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Flower Seeds and Bulbs - Grow Organic

Gardening becomes even more delightful when you cultivate beautiful flowers. Our flower seeds and bulbs offer the perfect opportunity to create vibrant, colorful displays that will fill your garden with fragrance and beauty. Whether you're looking to brighten up your outdoor space or add a pop of color to your landscape, our selection of premium flower seeds and bulbs will help you transform your garden into a stunning floral paradise. Start planting today and watch your garden flourish!

Annual Flower Seeds: A Burst of Color

Annual flowers are a popular choice for many gardeners due to their ability to provide a burst of color in a relatively short amount of time. These flowers typically complete their life cycle within one growing season. Some notable annual flower seeds available on the provided website include:

  1. Zinnias: Zinnias come in a wide range of vibrant colors and are known for their easy cultivation. They attract pollinators and are perfect for adding a pop of color to your garden.

  2. Marigolds: Marigolds are beloved for their bright orange and yellow blooms. They also serve as natural pest repellents, making them a valuable addition to any garden.

  3. Sunflowers: Sunflowers are iconic for their towering stems and large, cheerful blooms. They are not only visually stunning but also attract beneficial insects.

  4. Cosmos: Cosmos flowers are known for their delicate appearance and come in various shades, from white to pink and deep red. They thrive in sunny locations and are excellent for cut flower arrangements.

Perennial Flower Seeds: Long-Lasting Beauty

Perennial flowers are the backbone of many gardens, offering beauty year after year. They require less maintenance once established and come in various colors and shapes. Some perennial flower seeds featured on the website are:

  1. Lavender: Lavender is a fragrant perennial that not only adds visual appeal but also brings a soothing aroma to your garden. It's often used for its medicinal and aromatic properties.

  2. Coneflowers (Echinacea): Coneflowers are native wildflowers that attract pollinators and display daisy-like blooms. They are also known for their potential immune-boosting properties.

  3. Iris: Iris flowers are known for their distinctive, elegant appearance. They are available in various colors and are excellent for creating eye-catching borders.

  4. Daylilies: Daylilies are cherished for their striking and diverse blooms. They are relatively low-maintenance and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions.

Bulbs: Underground Treasures

Bulbs are a unique way to introduce spring and summer blooms into your garden. They are typically planted in the fall and emerge with colorful flowers in the warmer months. Some of the bulb varieties available on the website include:

  1. Tulips: Tulips are synonymous with spring and are adored for their vibrant petals and distinctive shape. They come in an array of colors, making them a garden favorite.

  2. Daffodils: Daffodils are known for their cheerful yellow trumpets and are among the first flowers to bloom in spring. They are deer-resistant and naturalize well.

  3. Hyacinths: Hyacinths offer a burst of fragrance in the garden with their intensely scented blooms. They are available in various colors and are perfect for container gardening.

  4. Crocuses: Crocuses are early bloomers, often appearing when winter begins to wane. They provide a lovely carpet of color and are essential for pollinators.

Tips for Successful Planting

To ensure the success of your flower seeds and bulbs, here are some essential tips:

  1. Know Your Zone: Determine your USDA hardiness zone to select flowers that are well-suited to your climate.

  2. Prepare the Soil: Properly prepare your soil by adding compost or organic matter to improve fertility and drainage.

  3. Plant at the Right Depth: Follow the recommended planting depth for each type of seed or bulb.

  4. Watering and Maintenance: Provide adequate water, and be diligent in caring for your flowers to promote healthy growth.

Flower seeds and bulbs offer a world of possibilities for gardeners seeking to enhance their outdoor spaces with vibrant colors and fragrant blooms. Whether you prefer annuals for a quick burst of color or perennials and bulbs for long-lasting beauty, the website provides a wide selection to choose from, along with valuable tips to ensure your gardening endeavors are successful.

FAQs: Annie's Perennials

What are perennial plants?

Perennial plants live for more than two growing seasons. If properly cared for, they will return year after year with consistent bloom times to add color and diversity to your garden.

What is the difference between annuals and perennials?

The key difference between annuals and perennials is their lifespan. Annuals live for one growing season, although some of our annual plants do re-seed, thereby prolonging their benefits past a single season. Perennial plants and perennial flowers persist for several years, returning year after year, every growing season. Another difference is that true annuals will bloom throughout the entire season; whereas, perennials may bloom intermittently during or between seasons.

What are the benefits of growing perennials?

Perennial plants and flowers provide lasting beauty and structure to your garden. They have specific seasonal bloom times that remain consistent year after year, ensuring vibrant color for your garden throughout the seasons. Perennials also contribute to biodiversity and help the overall environment. Their deep root systems help prevent soil erosion and retain nutrients, while also sequestering carbon. Planting lots of different perennials with varied bloom times ensures consistent, reliable food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial wildlife.

When should I buy perennials to plant?

The ideal time to plant perennials is spring or early fall. This allows them to establish their root system before extreme weather.

How do I care for perennial plants?

In general, Perennials need watering, occasional fertilization, and deadheading to encourage repeat blooming. The specific care needs can vary by type. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer many native and low water, low-maintenance perennials to make planting and caring for them easy. We want to make gardening success attainable for everyone.

Can you plant perennials in pots or containers?

Yes! We have hundreds of perennial plants that work well in containers as well as in garden beds. Just make sure your pot size is adequate for the root system of your particular plant.

Do perennials require full sun?

Some perennials prefer full sun, which typically means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Other varieties require full or partial shade. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer you many options for both shade and sun plants to fit every gardening need.

Do perennials attract pollinators and wildlife?

Yes! Perennials, with their reliable bloom times, are valuable additions to a pollinator-friendly garden. They provide consistent food sources for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial wildlife. Planting many different perennials with varied bloom times will attract and feed pollinators throughout all of the seasons.

What are some popular perennial flowers?

Some common perennials include <strong>Yarrow</strong> (Achillea millefolium), </strong>African daisies</strong> (Arctotis) </strong>Butterfly Bush</strong> (Buddleja davidii), <strong>Campanula, Dahlia, Delphiniums, Peonies (Paeonia), Roses (Rosa), Irises, and Coneflowers</strong> (Echinacea). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost hundreds and hundreds of popular perennials – like the ones previously mentioned, along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we also offer many more perennials that are quite unusual and hard to find

What are hardy perennials?

Hardy perennials are perennial plants that grow for multiple seasons and can survive very cold weather in their growing zones. For this reason, hardy perennial plants are the perfect plant selection for any garden.

Do perennials come back every year?

Yes, if planted and cared for properly, perennials will return year after year. At Annie’s, we offer hundreds of perennials that are perfect beginner plants– easy to grow and easy to care for - so everyone can garden successfully.

What are different types of perennials?

Flowering Perennials: Are known for vibrant, consistent and long-lasting blooms. Examples include peonies (Paenonia), roses (Rosa), coneflowers (Echinaea), Abutilon, Alstroemeria, african daisy (Arctotis), foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), carnations (dianthus), geraniums, sages (Salvia), Strawflowers (helichrysum bracteatum), hollyhocks and impatiens, among many others.

Foliage Perennials: Are known for their striking, colorful foliage. Hostas, heucheras, and ornamental grasses are some common varieties.

Shade-Loving Perennials: Thrive in low-light or partial shade conditions. Examples include astilbes, ferns, and bleeding hearts (dicentras). Some of our favorite shade perennials at Annie’s are Begonias, Fuchsias, Sedges, Hellebores, Heucheras, and Impatiens.

Sun-loving perennials: Thrive in full sun conditions (meaning full sun for at least 6 hours per day). Some common examples of sun-loving perennials are lavender (Lavandula), sage (Salvia), African daisy (Arctotis), and yarrow (Achillea millefolium). At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer almost one thousand sun-loving perennials – like the ones previously mentioned along with more unusual and hard-to-find varieties.

Herbaceous Perennials: These are perennial plants that die back to the ground each Fall or Winter, but whose roots remain alive and send up new growth and reemerge in the Spring or Summer. They include a variety of flowers and foliage, like columbines (Aquilegia), delphiniums, foxglove (Digitalis pupurea), and Iris.

Woody Perennials: These are shrubs and small trees that persist for many years, bringing useful structure and seasonal blooms to your garden. Examples include hydrangeas, California lilac (Ceanothus), fuchsias, and butterfly bushes (Buddleja).

Native Perennials: are well-suited to specific regions and often need less maintenance and human intervention. California native plant species might include yarrow (Achillea), California poppies (Eschscholzia californica), milkweed (Asclepias), monkey flowers (Mimulus), and some sages (Salvias), depending on your location. At Annie’s Annuals & Perennials, we offer one of the largest selections of CA native perennials to be found anywhere.

Long-Blooming Perennials: Have extended blooming periods and can include varieties like Alstroemeria, Abutilon (Flowering Maples), African daisies (Actotis), Agastache, coreopsis, yarrow (Achillea), and sages (Salvias).

Drought-Tolerant Perennials: Can withstand periods of dry conditions and need less watering. Examples include lavender (Lavandula), yarrow (Achillea), sedum (stonecrop), Agastache, Aloe, milkweed (Asclepias), and some sages (Salvias).

Deer-resistant Perennials: Have characteristics that make them less appealing to deer. Options include yarrow (Achillea), lambs' ears (Stachys byzantine), Agastache, and some ornamental sages (Salvia).

Perennial Bulbs: Some perennials grow from bulbs, including favorites like tulips, daffodils, freesias, ranunculus, and irises. They return year after year, adding color to your garden each spring.

Climbing Perennials: Perennial vines like clematis and wisteria add vertical interest to your garden, climbing trellises, arbors, and fences.