18 Beautiful Flowers Easy for Beginners to Grow.
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Daylillies
Zones: 3-10
Dahlias
Zones: 7-10
Colors: Pink, purple, red, orange, yellow, and white
Height: 1 to 6 feet tall
Thrives in most climates, although not too well in hot and humid Wide variety of shapes (spiky, single, double, pompon, anemone) Grows in well-drained, sandy soil Plant in full sun Plant tubers in the spring Provide deep watering 2 to 3 times a week after growth emerges above ground
Daffoldis
Zones: 3-9
Colors: Yellow, orange, white
Height: 6-30 inches tall
Blooms late winter or early spring
Plant in beds or containers
Plant daffodil bulbs in fall to bloom in spring
Provide well-drained soil
Likes regular watering in spring and fall
Tolerates full sun or part shade
Cosmos
Zones: Annual
Colors: Orange, pink, white
Height: Varieties 18-60 inches tall
Blooms spring, summer and fall
Grows quickly from seed
Helps repel mosquitoes
Prefers well-drained soil, grows well in dry or sandy gardens
Water well, allow to dry between waterings
Should be grown in full sun
Fuchsias
Zones: 10-11 (grown as an annual elsewhere)
Colors: Shades of purple, magenta, pink, red, and white
Height: Varieties 1-8 feet tall
Can be overwintered indoors
Attracts hummingbirds
Best in shade (does not like heat, humidity, or drought)
Prefers moist, but well-drained soil
Geraniums
Zones: 10-11 (grown as an annual elsewhere)
Colors: White, pink, red, lavender, purple, magenta, and rose
Height: 3-24 inches tall
Low-maintenance color from spring until frost
Good for use in window boxes, hanging baskets, containers, or beds
Attracts birds
Thrives in rich, well-drained soil
Watered regularly, but don’t over-water
Prefers full sun/afternoon shade in hot climates
Impatiens
Zones: Grown as annuals (can be perennial in Zones 10-11)
Colors: Variety
Height: 6-24 inches tall
Blooms non-stop from June until frost
Attracts birds
Prefers loamy soil
Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged
Best in part or full shade
Lavender
Zones: 4-9
Colors: Shades of purple and lavender, some white and pink
Height: 20-24 inches tall
Blooms late June through August
Attracts bees and butterflies
Lavandin variety helps keep mosquitoes away
Requires well-drained soil
Water deeply, but infrequently (drought tolerant)
Best in full sun
Lupines
Zones: 4-8 (often grown as an annual)
Colors: Blue, white, yellow, pink, and purple
Height: Up to 4 feet tall
Produces seeds that will self-sow
Attracts butterflies
Likes average, well-drained soil — best without fertilizer
Water deeply and allow to dry in between
Loosen soil deeply when planting for its long tap roots
Plant in full sun in cool climates, filtered light in hot ones
Morning Glories
Zones: Annual
Colors: White, purple, pink, red, blue varieties
Height: 6 to 15 feet tall
Blooms in late summer or early fall
Readily self-sowing — be careful where you plant
Attracts birds and butterflies
Seeds are highly toxic if ingested
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Water weekly during dry periods
Plant in full sun
Nasturtium
Zones: Annual
Colors: Shades of orange, red, yellow, cream
Height: 8-10 feet tall
Quick growing and colorful
Blooms May until September
Edible leaves and flowers (recipe: Pan-Seared Halibut with Nasturtium Butter)
Needs well-drained soil
Water regularly, but don’t over-water
Plant in full sun
Ornamental Onion
Zones: 4-8
Colors: Lavender, purple, pink, and white
Height: 6-36 inches tall
Great for rock gardens, cottage gardens or meadows
Relatively resistant to deer, voles, chipmunks, and rabbits
Blooms as seasons change from spring to summer
Plant bulbs in the fall
Provide well-drained soil
Grows in full sun
Likes dry to medium moisture
Pansies
Zones: Grown as annuals (can be perennial/biennial in Zones 6-10)
Colors: Variety of colors
Height: 6-9 inches tall
In warmer climates pansies will bloom throughout winter and early spring
Attracts butterflies
Likes rich, well-drained soil
Needs regular watering
Blooms in sun or partial shade
Grows best in temperatures 45-75 degrees F
Snap Dragons
Zones: Grown as annuals (can be perennial in Zones 5-10)
Colors: White, yellow, pink, red, orange, peach, purple, and violet
Height: 6-15 inches tall
Blooms from spring through fall in cool summer growing conditions
Attracts butterflies
Prefers well-drained soil
Water regularly at the base of the plant
Best in full sun
SunFlowers
Zones: Annual
Colors: Yellows, browns, and mixed
Height: 3-16 feet
Blooms during summer
Most varieties are drought and heat tolerant
Attracts bees, birds, and butterflies
Thrives in full sun
Tolerates most soil types (except water-logged)
May require support to prevent breakage
Wax Begonias
Zones: Grown as annuals (can be perennial in Zones 10-11)
Colors: Orange, pink, white, yellow
Height: 6-12 inches tall
Blooms summer and fall
Varieties produce single or double blooms with ruffled or smooth petals
Requires fertile, amended soil
Water consistently, but don’t overdo it
Best in partial sun to shade
Zinnias
Zones: Annual
Colors: Shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and white,/p>
Height: 20-24 inches tall
Blooms during summer
Varies in shape (daisies, dahlias, spiders, poms)
Attracts butterflies
Likes rich, well-drained soil
Has moderate water requirements
Grows best in full sun
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