Petunias

Petunias have long been a favorite summer-flowering annual among gardeners. These reliable bloomers come in a wide variety of colors.

Petunias are one of the best choices for planting as a mass display in beds (after freeze/frost danger is over), and they also look lovely in pots and hanging baskets.

And, best yet, they are very easy to grow. After you bring them home, let them harden a bit outdoors before planting or hanging in a permanent spot. Start them in a shadier area and bring them out gradually into full sun. They like a sunny location and a well drained-soil. . Pinch them back periodically to encourage branching.