Spring has arrived at your local Calloway’s and Cornelius! Give your home and garden flower power with fresh annual blooms. Planting spring color is an easy and satisfying way to rejuvenate the look of your home and welcome the season. Not sure where to start? Here is a helpful list of gorgeous plants in our stores now for your gardening success!
Flower Power for Your Spring Garden
Annuals fill your life with joy and a whole lot of color. Annual blooms pack flowerbeds and container gardens with a punch of beauty, no matter what season. There are many advantages to growing annual color and different ways to incorporate these seasonal flowers into your landscape.
- Fill in or add color to empty spaces of your garden.
- Have fun and experiment with different color combinations.
- Pair with the perfect pottery and make a statement with a colorful container garden.
- Create a haven for beneficial pollinators like butterflies and bees.
- Use as cut flowers for lovely bouquets or centerpieces.
- Easy way to change the look of your garden every year.
PETUNIAS
Petunias are one of the most popular flowers for spring. They are known for their long blooming period and bright, trumpet-like blooms. Petunias are great fillers for any landscape because of their bold flowers in rich and vibrant colors. They play well with others in container combinations and will add an instant pop of color!
Petunias prefer full sunlight throughout the day as they tend to not flower as well in the shade. They are versatile and can adapt well to most landscapes. Petunias are relatively heat-tolerant and require a well-draining soil. They are easy to grow and are available in a spectrum of colors.
Looking for unique styling and color? Explore different varieties like Crazytunia® and Supertunia® Petunias. These one-of-a-kind color combos are vigorous growers and accent your landscape with color and designs.
TROPICAL HIBISCUS
Create the perfect garden getaway with Tropical Hibiscus. Bring home the tropics with these bold and brightly colored blooms. Need an accent plant for your patio? Plant Tropical Hibiscus in your favorite container!
Tropical Hibiscus thrive in warm, humid climates. They perform best with at least six to eight hours of sunlight per day. During hotter times of the year, give your Tropical Hibiscus a little afternoon shade. It is a thirsty plant that requires frequent watering to thrive and produce blooms.
Tropical Hibiscus likes temperatures between 55 and 70 degrees. This time of year, it is ideal to grow this plant in a container with Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil. Remember, if the temperatures drop below 50 degrees, it can greatly impact the health of your plant. Simply, move it inside until temperatures warm up.
SENATOR iQ & AMBASSADOR BEGONIAS
Senator iQ and Ambassador Begonias are a real treat for any flowerbed or container garden. Ambassador Begonias are known for their large flowers and bright green foliage. These Begonias will fill the shady areas of your landscape with bold color. Senator iQ Begonias are one of the darkest bronze-leaf Begonias you will find. They thrive in full sunlight and the shade.
Begonias grow quickly and easily fill empty spaces of your flowerbeds. They create a gorgeous focal point when planted in groupings. Watering Begonias is crucial to keeping them happy and healthy. They prefer an evenly moist and well-draining soil. This easy to grow flower will flourish all season.
MARIGOLDS
Are you ready for some sunny curb appeal? Include bright and cheerful Marigolds to your landscape. Marigolds have lightly fragrant blooms that sit atop dark green foliage.
Explore the different varieties of Marigolds like Taishan® and Durango®. Taishan® Marigolds have big, tightly petalled blooms that look like pom-poms while the Durango® variety has uniformly shaped flowers with large petals.
Marigolds thrive in full sunlight and can withstand our hot summers. They adapt easily and prefer well-draining soils like Calloway’s Premium Flowerbed Garden Soil. Allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings. As the temperatures rise, watering will need to be more frequent. It is important to avoid watering Marigolds from overhead. Excess moisture on the leaves can lead to mildew. Always hydrate at the base of the plant.
GERANIUMS
Geraniums are a popular bedding plant, known for their upright blooms and vibrant colors. They are an easy-to-grow, dynamic addition to any flowerbed or a thriller in containers. These flowers are wonderful for cutting and make a bold spring statement.
Geraniums flourish in full sunlight to partial shade. They prefer a moist, and well-draining soil to keep them happy and healthy. If planting in flowerbeds, space each Geranium about 12 inches apart as they can grow to about 24 inches in height with a 24-inch spread.
IDEAL SELECT™ DIANTHUS
Fill your garden with frilly flowers like Ideal Select™ Dianthus. These fun blooms come in various colors and grow in a compact habit. Dianthus belongs to the same family of plants as Carnations. They emit a spicy fragrance with cinnamon or clove notes.
Dianthus prefer full sunlight and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry and only water at the base of the plant to prevent mildew. This hybrid variety will provide long-lasting color for you to enjoy.
IMPATIENS
Impatiens is a Latin word to describe how the seeds shoot out of its pods when ripe. This plant is draped in stunning and colorful round flowers. The mounding habit makes Impatiens the perfect choice for flowerbeds, mass plantings, or container gardens.
The most important care tip to maintain the health of your Impatiens is to water them regularly. Keep the soil moist, but not overly wet. If your Impatiens start to dry out, they will begin to lose their leaves.
FLOWER CARE TIPS
Keeping your plants fed is essential to maintaining healthy growth and happy blooms. Give your flowers that extra boost with Calloway’s Premium Flower Food. Our 12-4-8 specialized formula contains nitrogen, Fx Iron®, phosphate, and other key ingredients to help your flowers bloom with bold color!
Feed your Tropical Hibiscus with Calloway’s Premium Tropical Plant Food. Our Tropical Plant Food is ideal for Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Indoor Plants, and more. The 15-5-10 special formula contains a controlled release nitrogen, Fx Iron®, calcium, and other key components to help your tropical plants have healthier foliage and beautiful blooms.
SHOP FOR PLANTS WITH EASE
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have everything you need to add some flower power to your home and garden! Shop our community plant stores or shop online for Curbside Pickup or Delivery!
Stop by today and explore all of our spring color! Questions? Ask our Texas Certified Nursery Professionals; they are here to help!
