Proven Winners® Annuals for Season-Long Garden Color

Proven Winners® annuals are a favorite for gardeners who want bold color, reliable performance, and plenty of choices for containers and landscape beds. Every variety must meet Proven Winners® performance standards before earning the brand name, giving gardeners added confidence when choosing plants for the season.

At Garden Crossings, you’ll find Proven Winners® plants selected for strong garden performance, including colorful annuals for sunny spaces, shaded areas, hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed containers.

A rectangular planter filled with lush green foliage and numerous vibrant red double impatiens flowers in full bloom.
Close-up of Hippo® Rose Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes) leaves, covered in vivid pink spots. The lush, overlapping foliage creates a colorful display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Hippo® Rose Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes) features bright pink and green leaves with black speckles and is ideal for adding a vivid pop of color to shade gardens with its striking foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Hippo® Rose Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes)

$11.99
$11.99

A close-up of a Hippo® White Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes), with green leaves dotted with white, surrounded by small purple and yellow flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Hippo® White Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes) leaves with white speckles, framed by small purple, pink, and cream flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Hippo® White Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes)

$11.99
$11.99
Close-up of an Icicles Licorice Plant (Helichrysum) with silvery, spiky foliage grows in a garden bed, surrounded by lush green plants and purple leaves edged in yellow-green - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A potted Icicles Licorice Plant (Helichrysum) displays dense, narrow silvery foliage with soft, feathery texture and a few small pink flowers along the edges, accented by surrounding green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Icicles Licorice Plant (Helichrysum)

$11.99
$11.99

A close-up of fresh, green tarragon leaves, densely layered with slender, pointed shapes and smooth edges, resembling the chartreuse foliage of Illusion® Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush hanging basket with dense, vibrant chartreuse foliage of Illusion® Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea), featuring long, narrow, pointed leaves displayed beautifully against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Illusion® Emerald Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

$10.99
$10.99

Illusion® Midnight Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) features dark purple, deeply lobed leaves with visible veins and pointed edges, forming dense, textured purple-black foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A lush Illusion® Midnight Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) with long, purple-black foliage grows in a tall, weathered, turquoise-green square planter featuring decorative patterns - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Illusion® Midnight Lace Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

$10.99
$10.99
An Illusion® Penny Lace™ Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine with dark purple, elongated leaves is set among yellow, purple, and bright pink flowers in a mulched garden bed beside a beige-sided house - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Illusion® Penny Lace™ Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) with dark purple, narrow leaves grows in a mulched garden bed, accented by pink and yellow flowers and illuminated by sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Illusion® Penny Lace™ Ornamental Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

$10.99
$10.99
The In Love Again Annual Combination features vibrant pink petunias and clusters of small white flowers in a hanging basket with metal chains, perfect for container gardens, shown against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

In Love Again Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Island Giants™ Coffee Cups Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) large green leaves with dark stems growing in a garden with bright grass, pink flowers, trees, and a brick-edged bed in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. A vibrant Island Giants™ Coffee Cups Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) with large heart-shaped leaves, displayed in a glossy black textured pot, isolated on a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Island Giants™ Coffee Cups Elephant's Ear (Colocasia)

$16.99
$16.99

Large, heart-shaped green leaves of the Island Giants™ Heart of the Jungle® Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) grow in a garden bed, surrounded by colorful foliage and flowering plants, with a stone path and lush grass in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.The Island Giants™ Heart of the Jungle® Elephant's Ear (Colocasia) features large, green heart-shaped leaves that stand out among red, yellow, and green foliage plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Island Giants™ Heart of the Jungle® Elephant's Ear (Colocasia)

$16.99
$16.99
The It's So You Annual Combination features a hanging basket of Superbells Dreamsicle, Supertunia Black Cherry, and lush foliage for a vibrant container garden display against a black background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

It's So You Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

A split image features the Jazz Club Annual Combination: light lavender Supertunia Vista petunias on the left, vibrant pink in the center, and white with pale yellow centers on the right - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Jazz Club Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Clusters of delicate pink flowers with long, narrow petals and dark green leaves grow on tall stems outdoors—the drought-tolerant Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower (Gaura) is also known as butterfly flower - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of bright pink flowers with long petals and slender green leaves, Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower (Gaura) thrives outdoors. Drought tolerant, it blooms densely with fresh blossoms - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Karalee® Petite Pink Butterfly Flower (Gaura)

$15.99
$15.99

Close-up of Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula, an annual with vivid orange blooms and green leaves, adding bright color, with blurred orange flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThree vibrant Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula blooms with layered petals are accented by nearby green and burgundy leaves, plus touches of variegated yellow and red foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of the Lady Godiva™ Yellow Calendula, an eye-catching annual, blooms brightly among green foliage and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTwo Lady Godiva™ Yellow Calendula flowers bloom among green leaves, with smaller buds nearb - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Lady Godiva™ Yellow Calendula

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia features clusters of delicate white flowers with small yellow centers and slender green stems, offering a heat-tolerant, densely blooming display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark blue ceramic pot filled with lush green stems and white blooming Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Cloud White™ Lobelia

$11.99
$11.99

A dense cluster of vibrant blue Laguna® Compact Blue With Eye Lobelia flowers with delicate green leaves appears alongside a small group of white flowers at the bottom of the image - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Laguna® Compact Blue With Eye Lobelia from Proven Winners has vivid blue blooms with white centers and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Laguna® Compact Blue With Eye Lobelia

$11.99
$11.99

A close-up of vibrant Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia flowers surrounded by pink and yellow petunias, perfect for hanging baskets and adding lush color to your garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia bursts with vibrant blooms and green stems, ideal for hanging baskets. Among the open flowers, some buds remain closed, adding fresh charm - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Laguna® Dark Blue Lobelia

$11.99
$11.99

A cluster of Laguna® Royale Azure Lobelia displays vibrant blue annual blooms with small, delicate petals and white-yellow centers, densely packed amid lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Laguna® Royale Azure Lobelia is a lush potted annual with many small, delicate blue flowers and green foliage, presented in a shiny dark blue ceramic pot with lighter blue accents - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Royale Azure Lobelia

$11.99
$11.99
A cluster of Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia displays light purple flowers with slender petals and green stems and leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dark gray decorative pot holds a lush mound of Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia, featuring small light purple flowers and green foliage from Proven Winners, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Royale Lilac Lobelia

$11.99
$11.99
A vibrant cluster of small, star-shaped pink flowers and slender green leaves from Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia fills the image, showcasing this annual's colorful and lively floral display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A large ceramic pot filled with dense, pink blooming Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia, isolated on a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Laguna® Royale Pink Lobelia

$10.99
$10.99
A vibrant cluster of low-maintenance Laguna® Sky Blue Lobelia grows in the foreground, paired with pale pink hydrangea blooms and lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Laguna® Sky Blue Lobelia features dense clusters of small, delicate blue flowers with green stems and leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Laguna® Sky Blue Lobelia

$11.99
$11.99

Close-up of a dense cluster of vibrant electric purple Laguna® Ultraviolet™ Lobelia flowers with green stems and leaves fills the image with bright, cheerful color - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant electric purple Laguna® Ultraviolet™ Lobelia flowers with delicate petals and green stems, densely packed and blooming outdoors - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Laguna® Ultraviolet™ Lobelia

$11.99
$11.99

Bright yellow five-petaled flowers with dark centers, like those of the Lemon A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine, stand out amid lush green leaves, creating a vibrant scene dense with blooms and foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Lemon A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine displays lush green foliage and abundant bright yellow, dark-eyed blooms, thriving in a pot set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Lemon A-Peel® Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Thunbergia)

$11.99
$11.99

Lemon Coral® Sedum, a drought-tolerant and low-maintenance ground cover, grows among large gray and tan rocks near a small pond, creating a lush, natural landscape - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Bright pink flowers bloom above dark mulch, while a patch of yellow-green Lemon Coral® Sedum ground cover grows in the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Lemon Coral® Sedum

$11.99
$11.99

White snowberry clusters growing on a leafy Zone 5 shrub

Choose Proven Winners® Flowers for Containers and Beds

Annuals are ideal when you want to refresh your garden from year to year. Many Proven Winners® flowers provide abundant color throughout the growing season, making them useful for filling open areas, brightening patios, or building combinations with contrasting colors and textures.

When choosing plants, start with the conditions in your space. Check sun exposure, mature size, watering needs, and growth habit before planting. For even more seasonal options, browse our annual flowers and plants for varieties suited to different garden styles and growing conditions.

Lavender chastetree flowers blooming on a leafy Zone 5 shrub

Where to Buy Proven Winners® Plants Online

Garden Crossings offers a large selection of plants that can be ordered from the comfort of your home and shipped throughout the contiguous US! Shopping Proven Winners® online also makes it easier to compare varieties, colors, sizes, and growing requirements before deciding what belongs in your garden. For expert guidance from our team, contact us with any questions.

Gardeners looking beyond annual color can also explore our Proven Winners® perennials for plants that return year after year when suited to the local hardiness zone.

FAQs

They are annual varieties sold under the Proven Winners® brand after undergoing testing for factors such as garden performance and reliability.

Annuals generally complete their life cycle in one growing season and are replanted the following year. This makes them a good choice for gardeners who enjoy changing colors and combinations from season to season.

They can be used in garden beds, containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and mixed plantings. Always match the individual variety to the light and moisture conditions in your space.