How to keep ‘em blooming
Plan Ahead
Prepare soil
Choose heat tolerant varieties
Mulch well
Anticipate irrigation
Be aware of cultural needs & growth habits:
height
sun/shade
moisture requirements
Deer Resistant
Ageratum
Begonias
Calla
Coleus
Dusty Miller
Lantana
Marigold
Salvia
Snapdragon
Verbena
Vinca
Zinnias
Profusion
Star
Maintain
Know when to prune:
deadheading
light pruning
shearing
Feed, feed, feed
Use adequate & appropriate fertilizer
Nitrogen for foliage
Phosphorous for flowers
When in doubt, use balanced fertilizer, e.g. 13-13-13
Time release or liquid?
Heat Tolerant
Begonia
Coleus
Fan Flower
Lantana
Petunias
Salvia
Mexican Sage
Red Sage
Tropicals
Verbena
Helpful Hints
Deadhead at planting
If you are brave enough – shear newly planted annuals
Mix in foliage plants
Watch for bugs
Plan now for the Fall
Attract Butterflies
Cosmos
Lantanas
Marigolds
Mexican Heather
Petunias
Pineapple Sage
Verbena
Zinnias
Foliage Favorites
Asparagus Fern
Boston Fern
Coleus
Geraniums
Ivy
Ribbon Grass
Silver Falls Dicondra
Sweet Potato Vine
Call 479-253-7466 for more information on any of the new introductions reviewed in this article.
Bear Creek Nursery
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