The annual will continue to grow until the first frost of the season and must be replaced after the last frost. This video helps keep costs down by showing gardeners how to plant annuals from seed rather than purchasing them from the store each year. Grow annuals and collect seeds or buy some online or from a reputable seller. So, which annuals are the best?
Top Annuals for Your Garden
The top choices for growing annuals from seed or by simple propagation methods include the following.- Marigold
- Calendula
- Petunia
- Zinnia
- Sunflower
- Geranium
- Coleus
- Mirabilis
- Nasturtium
- Aster
- Annual Phlox
- Begonias
Most of these annuals are ideal for growing from seed, which can save money, because annuals must be replanted yearly. That can add up when buying a plant from a store individually.
Choose flowers that grow well in the location’s climate. Pay attention to planting times and when to harvest seeds to get the best results. Due to sterility, some of these plants and flowers need to be spread from cuttings.
