Just like that our weather has turned and April is now amazing! We just wrapped up spring plantings and now preparing to start summer plantings. Here’s a quick look at six new annual flowers that I’m excited about for 2018.

Senecio ‘Angel Wings’-Wow!! The velvety, silver leaves of this plant will be an amazing addition to summer containers for color and texture. It will really shine at night on a patio!

Zinnia ‘Profusion Red’-Profusion zinnias have been around for a while.  They are one of my absolute favorites flowers to use in annual beds! There has never been a true red in the Profusion Zinnia series, until now. YES!!!

Coleus ‘Trailing Plum’-You can never have enough Coleus in your life. This coleus has a great trailing habit and the color is amazing. Great for sun or shade planters!

Eucalyptus ‘Silver Drop’-This is a plant you often see in floral bouquets but it’s also a great addition to summer planters. The texture, color and growth habit will be an attention grabber in a large planter.

Calibrichoa ‘Can Can Bumble Bee Pink’-This flower is just plain cute! Pair this with yellow  for a striking combo.

Angelonia ‘Spreading Bluebird’-This flower loves heat. Can’t go wrong with this in a summer planter. Unlike most Angelonia’s this one doesn’t grow tall it spreads so it will make a great filler in combinations.

Looking forward to summer!