Annual Flowers and Plants

Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season. They deliver long-lasting color from spring right through the first frost. Unlike perennial flowers, you replant them each year (and that's actually one of the best things about them). This gives you the freedom to try new colors, varieties, and combinations every season. 

At Garden Crossings, our summer and spring annuals come in a wide spectrum of colors and textures to bring vibrancy all season long.

Close-up of Angelface® Perfectly Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) featuring vibrant magenta-pink flowers with deep purple centers and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.
Clusters of vibrant orange and yellow flowers on the Luscious® Basket Tangeglow® Lantana are set against dark green leaves, creating a colorful and textured pattern on this compact, mounding plant - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Clusters of vibrant yellow and orange flowers cover the Luscious® Basket Tangeglow® Lantana, a compact, drought-tolerant plant with lush green leaves. Buds appear in the background. Ideal for sunny gardens - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Luscious® Basket Tangeglow® Lantana

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Supertunia® Daybreak Charm Petunia with vivid pink petals and yellow centers amid lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Supertunia® Daybreak Charm Petunia features bright pink flowers with yellow centers and green foliage. Their soft petals and clustered blooms in various stages - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Supertunia® Daybreak Charm Petunia

$10.99
$10.99

Top down view of a large planter showcases cascading Supertunia Mini Vista® Yellow Petunia beneath a mound of deep red and green coleus, set on a concrete path bordered by manicured grass and vibrant flower beds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A stone wall borders a lush garden with yellow, pink, and purple flowers. Supertunia Mini Vista® Yellow Petunia spills from hanging baskets, while greenhouses appear in the background under a clear blue sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Supertunia Mini Vista® Yellow Petunia

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of frilly, multicolored Elegance Antoinette Collection Pansy (Viola) flowers in pink, purple, yellow, and white with green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Tagawa Greenhouses, Inc.A close-up of an Elegance Antoinette Collection Pansy (Viola) showcases pale pink and purple, ruffled petals that evoke soft, wavy blooms against a green, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Tagawa Greenhouses, Inc.

Elegance Antoinette Collection Pansy (Viola)

$14.99
$14.99

Close-up of creamy white and pale yellow African Dasies in bloom, set against leafy green with an unopened yellow bud - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Double Moonglow African Daisy with a yellow center blooms amid vibrant red flowers and lush green foliage in a garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Bright Lights™ Double Moonglow African Daisy (Osteospermum)

$10.99
$10.99

Santa Cruz® Begonia displays bright orange-red, long-pointed flowers that hang downward amid green leaves and small white blossoms in a lush garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA vibrant Santa Cruz® Begonia, with lush dark green leaves and drooping red petals, thrives beside grass and mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Santa Cruz® Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of Angelface® Wedgwood Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) with green, lance-shaped leaves in the background. The flowers feature delicate tubular blooms with striking yellow and purple centers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Angelface® Wedgwood Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) showcases abundant pink and white blooms with green leaves in a stylish light-blue ceramic pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Angelface® Wedgwood Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) displays vibrant pink and purple blooms with dense, rounded petals on tall green stems, set against a blurred backdrop of similar flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Clusters of vibrant pink-purple flowers with yellow centers bloom among green leaves, surrounded by other heat-loving annuals like Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) in a lively garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Guardian Angel™ Berry Sparkler Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of vibrant purple Superbells® Grape Punch™ Calibrachoa with yellow centers, accented by white flowers and lush green leaves, creates a dense, colorful display ideal for hanging baskets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.A hand holds vibrant Superbells® Grape Punch™ Calibrachoa flowers with yellow centers and dark veins amid green leaves, sunlight illuminating the petals - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Grape Punch™ Calibrachoa

$10.99
$10.99

Top down view of Superbells® Blue Moon Punch™ Calibrachoa features vibrant blooms with deep purple centers and yellow throats, set against green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Superbells® Blue Moon Punch™ Calibrachoa with rich purple blooms and dark centers, surrounded by green leaves and vibrant magenta flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Blue Moon Punch™ Calibrachoa

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of the Sunny™ Rose Sensation Black-Eyed Susan Vine shows a single five-petaled pink bloom with a dark center and delicate veined petals, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCFour vibrant pink Sunny™ Rose Sensation Black-Eyed Susan Vine flowers with dark centers and five petals bloom among dense green foliage, highlighting the delicate beauty of this striking climbing plant - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Sunny™ Rose Sensation Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia)

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla displays its pink double blooms with darker centers, set against lush green leaves in sunlight—highlighting the beauty of this flowering climbing vine - Photo Courtesy of Sunfire Nursery.A close-up of the Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla, showcasing its trumpet-shaped pink blooms amid glossy green leaves and several unopened buds on a climbing vine - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Sun Parasol® XP Double Pink Blush Mandevilla

$15.99
$15.99
Brightly lit by sunlight, Luscious® Royale Red Zone™ Lantana displays clusters of vibrant red and yellow flowers with green leaves in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Luscious® Royale Red Zone™ Lantana features vibrant red, orange, and yellow blooms among green leaves in a rustic stone planter - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Luscious® Royale Red Zone™ Lantana

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Sun Parasol® Giant Pink Mandevilla flowers with yellow centers, displaying lush tropical blooms and buds among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Sun Parasol® Giant Pink Mandevilla features vivid pink tropical blooms with yellow centers that thrive on a trellis in a greenhouse. Highlights from sunlight showcase its petals and green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Sun Parasol® Giant Pink Mandevilla

$15.99
$15.99
Tall stems with purple and white tubular flowers, surrounded by slender green leaves. Angelface® Wedgwood Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) offers a vibrant, dense display for any garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of tall green stems with abundant small purple and white blooms, Angelface® Wedgwood Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia), thrive in a lush garden bordered by leafy foliage and vibrant flowers at the bottom right corner - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Angelface® Wedgwood Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of bright yellow Luscious® Royal Lemon Tart™ Lantana flowers, a compact and drought-tolerant annual, are set against lush green leaves with visible buds among the fully bloomed clusters - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Luscious® Royal Lemon Tart™ Lantana hanging basket with bright yellow, pink, and purple blooms and lush green leaves, offering a colorful, drought-tolerant display against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Luscious® Royal Lemon Tart™ Lantana

$10.99
$10.99

A lush garden bed with vibrant green Kimberly Queen Queen Ferns (Nephrolepis), pink begonias, small white flowers, and dark broad-leaf plants bordered by stones - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A Kimberly Queen Fern (Nephrolepis) hangs lush and green, accented by yellow and purple flowers in front of a tan stone wall - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Kimberly Queen Queen Fern (Nephrolepis)

$17.99
$17.99

Rockapulco® Purple Double Impatiens display richly layered purple blooms amid soft-textured green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Rockapulco® Purple Double Impatiens with vibrant double purple blooms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Rockapulco® Purple Double Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of vibrant Sunpatiens® Compact Purple Impatiens blooms amid green leaves and variegated hosta foliage, creating a striking display in a garden bed - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of vibrant Sunpatiens® Compact Purple Impatiens bloom amid yellow-green ground cover, with open fields and trees beyond - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

SunPatiens® Compact Purple Impatiens

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of Unplugged® Pink Salvia, a drought-tolerant annual with vibrant pink-purple flower spikes, tubular blossoms on dark stems, and green leaves. Mealycup sage blooms appear in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Unplugged® Pink Salvia features clusters of vibrant purple-pink tubular flowers and textured green leaves, creating a lush display. This drought-tolerant annual thrives in tough conditions, adding beauty to any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Unplugged® Pink Salvia

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of Supercal® Premium Sunset Orange Petchoa flowers in full bloom with green leaves and a touch of pink. Vibrant petals feature rich color gradients and delicate textures - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Supercal® Premium Sunset Orange Petchoa blooms in vibrant orange and yellow shades, set against green leaves. Their gradient petals create a lively display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Supercal® Premium Sunset Orange Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99

Two vibrant Superbells® Double Vintage Coral™ Calibrachoa flowers with deep red veins bloom among green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCSuperbells® Double Vintage Coral™ Calibrachoa produces clusters of small, ruffled pink and orange flowers on green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Superbells® Double Vintage Coral™ Calibrachoa

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of Supertunia® Persimmon Petunia, featuring vibrant pink petals that fade to yellow near the center, surrounded by green leaves and colorful blooms—ideal for adding bold color to containers. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Supertunia® Persimmon Petunia features bright pink and yellow bi-colored blooms among green leaves, with colorful flowers and foliage in the background, creating a vibrant garden scene perfect for container planting. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Supertunia® Persimmon Petunia

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of vibrant Supercal® Premium Bordeaux Petchoa flowers with dark centers and delicate, textured deep red petals nestled among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Supercal® Premium Bordeaux Petchoa

$10.99
$10.99

Golden Butterfly marguerite daisy summer annual flowers

Why Gardeners Love Annual Flowers

Annuals are perfect for filling bare spots in your landscape and infusing your garden with color. Because these yearly flowers complete their growing cycle in a single growing season, you have the freedom to completely change your color scheme, style, or layout. They also grow very well in window boxes, hanging baskets, and pots. When designing a pot, try the thriller-spiller-filler approach:

  • Thriller for height
  • Filler for density
  • Trailing spiller to cascade over the edges

Just choose your annuals based on your temperature and sun exposure. Garden Crossings features spring annuals, summer annuals, and fall annuals, all chosen for quality and performance.

Henry III purple aster annual flowers

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Because annuals grow quickly and bloom prolifically, you'll see results fast and enjoy nonstop color all season long. Keep in mind that many annuals need water every day, especially if they’re in the hot sun. Learn more on our annuals care guide.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or testing your green thumb, find your perfect pick at Garden Crossings. We’ve built a reputation around our high-quality plants and genuine passion for helping gardeners succeed. Order online for pickup in Zeeland, MI, or ship them directly to your garden!

FAQs

Zinnias, marigolds, and Calibrachoa all tolerate high temperatures well and keep flowering through the hottest stretches of the season. These varieties are good choices for full-sun beds and containers in warmer regions. Grouping heat-tolerant plants together keeps a container or bed looking full all summer.

Trailing varieties like Calibrachoa and Bidens cascade nicely from hanging baskets, while upright types such as Aster and Begonia fill out garden beds and borders.

Yes, annual flowers complete their entire life cycle within a single growing season and do not return the following year. This means gardeners replant annuals each spring, which also allows for easy color changes and design updates compared to fixed perennial plantings.

Begonias are among the most versatile annual flowers, performing well in both shaded containers and sunnier garden spots. This flexibility makes them a practical choice for mixed-light areas where other annuals might struggle to bloom consistently.

Varieties like Bidens, Calibrachoa, and certain Aster types are bred to flower steadily through the summer months. These annual flowers typically need minimal deadheading and respond well to regular watering and feeding, maintaining vibrancy all season long.