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 Winner® 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.
A garden bed with green and purple leafy plants, featuring 'Purple Queen' Purple Spiderwort (Tradescantia) as a striking ground cover over stacked stone edging, surrounded by grass and rocks - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A decorative pot with vibrant yellow flowers and 'Purple Queen' Purple Spiderwort (Tradescantia) sits on concrete, surrounded by green ground cover in a lush garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

'Purple Queen' Purple Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

$10.99
$10.99
A close-up of 'Sweet Caroline Light Green' Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea) shows its bright green, pointed, lobed leaves overlapping to create a dense, lush appearance - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up view of overlapping, star-shaped leaves of 'Sweet Caroline Light Green' Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea), forming a dense, lush, light green trailing appearance - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Sweet Caroline Light Green' Sweet Potato Vine (Ipomoea)

$10.99
$10.99

Variegata' Variegated Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus) features green leaves with white edges, creating a striking ground cover amidst bright yellow and deep purple flowers in a vibrant garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A bush of 'Variegata' Variegated Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus) with green and white-edged leaves, encircled by yellow and blue flowers, set amid lush ground cover and other greenery in a garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Variegata' Variegated Swedish Ivy (Plectranthus)

$10.99
$10.99
‘Variegata’ Variegated Vinca Vine (Vinca) trails from a black hanging planter, its green and white leaves contrasting with larger round foliage and a vivid yellow wall - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.‘Variegata’ Variegated Vinca Vine (Vinca) is a dense plant with oval green leaves edged in creamy white - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Variegata' Variegated Vinca Vine (Vinca)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of 'Wojo's Jem' Vinca Vine (Vinca) leaves with dark green edges and creamy yellow centers on slender stems. This dense, oval-shaped ground cover is deer resistant and adds texture to any garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Wojo's Jem Vinca Vine's dense, glossy green leaves with yellow variegation. The deer-resistant foliage features pointed tips, creating a vibrant, textured pattern - -

'Wojo's Jem' Vinca Vine (Vinca)

$10.99
$10.99

The Above and Beyond Annual Combination features a white pot brimming with dense Supertunia Vista petunias in pink and white shades, accented by lush green foliage for a vibrant annual display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Above and Beyond Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
Afternoon Tea Annual Combo Kit: A hanging basket filled with Superbells Evening Star and Supertunia Saffron Finch in purple, yellow, and light lavender blooms, accented by lush green foliage—a vibrant annual combo - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners. Container not included.

Afternoon Tea - DIY Annual Combo Kit

$31.32
$32.97 $31.32
The Amber Waves Annual Combination from Proven Winners features a white hanging pot filled with vibrant yellow and coral-pink flowers, plus lush green foliage, making a stunning display against a crisp white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Amber Waves Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99
The Amethyst Dreams Annual Combination features a white ribbed planter overflowing with small purple, white, and lavender flowers and greenery, presented on a matching saucer against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.The Amethyst Dreams Annual Combination is a hanging basket brimming with lush green foliage and abundant small purple, white, and lavender flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Amethyst Dreams Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

A silvery Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio) with pale green broad leaves is framed by bright pink and small white flowers in a sunlit garden bed with lush green foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Velvety, silvery-white leaves of Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio), a drought-tolerant plant, stand out among small green leaves and pink flower clusters in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Angel Wings Sea Cabbage (Senecio)

$16.99
$16.99

Close-up of vibrant Angelface® Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) with delicate purple petals and yellow-white centers, densely clustered among green stems and leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Angelface® Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

A cluster of vibrant purple Angelface® Cascade Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) flowers with green leaves forms a lush, colorful display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Angelface® Cascade Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

A lush Angelface® Cascade Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) bush shows vibrant pink blooms and green leaves in a garden, with white-flowered bushes and hanging summer snapdragon baskets partly seen on the left - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Angelface® Cascade Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) blooms densely outdoors, showcasing vibrant pink petals and lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Angelface® Cascade Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of blooming Angelface® Cascade Snow Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) with green leaves and buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.White blooms of Angelface® Cascade Snow Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) cover green stems with narrow leaves, standing out in the garden. Sunlight enhances their delicate look - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Angelface® Cascade Snow Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

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.A large gray planter features Angelface® Perfectly Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) with pink blooms, white and yellow flowers, and trailing greenery, set in a landscaped garden with red mulch and other blooming plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.

Angelface® Perfectly Pink Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

Clusters of vibrant purple Angelface® Super Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) flowers with green leaves and white-centered blossoms create a lush display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Angelface® Super Blue Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

Tall spikes of Angelface® Super White Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) bloom above green foliage, accented by lush plants and touches of pink and red flowers in the garden background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Angelface® Super White Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) with delicate white petals on upright green stems, surrounded by slender leaves and buds - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Angelface® Super White Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99

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

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

Close-up of Angelface® White Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) featuring heat-tolerant, ruffled white flowers with yellow-green centers, set against green leaves and stems. The blurred background highlights the delicate blossoms - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A large decorative planter filled with lush green foliage and Angelface® White Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia) with white flowers sits on a stone ledge outdoors, framed by a table and house in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Angelface® White Summer Snapdragon (Angelonia)

$10.99
$10.99
CLose-up of dense clusters of Aromagica™ Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium) featuring fragrant purple blooms with yellow centers and dense green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Aromagica™ Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium) features fragrant purple blooms above dense green foliage, creating a vibrant display against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Aromagica® Purple Heliotrope (Heliotropium)

$10.99
$10.99

Aromance® Mulberry™ Nemesia displays vibrant pink and purple blooms with yellow centers among green foliage, paired with orange daisy-like flowers and dark purple accents - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Aromance® Mulberry™ Nemesia is a fragrant annual with clusters of small purple and magenta flowers with yellow centers amid green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Aromance® Mulberry™ Nemesia

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Aromance® Pink Nemesia displays clusters of delicate pink, white, and yellow flowers on green stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Aromance® Pink Nemesia clusters with pale pink blooms and PW Proven Winners tags, set outdoors on a sunny day amid greenery and blurred hanging baskets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Aromance® Pink Nemesia

$10.99
$10.99

The Art & Sol™ 'Bad Hair Day' Mangave features lush, green, narrow leaves cascading from a tall cream ceramic vase, evoking a wild look against a crisp white background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Decorative pot not included.Close-up top view of the Art & Sol™ 'Bad Hair Day' Mangave, displaying long, narrow green leaves with brownish-purple spots that radiate outward from the center in a unique circular pattern - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Art & Sol® 'Bad Hair Day' Mangave

$19.99
$19.99

White snowberry clusters growing on a leafy Zone 5 shrub

Choose Proven Winner 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.