New Annuals for 2018
from Proven Winner
Golden Butterfly™ Marguerite Daisy Argyranthemum – https://goo.gl/wQpsCM
Plant Type: Annual
Flowers: Golden yellow
Exposure: Sun to Part sun.
Height: 18-36 “
Attributes: Blooms continuously into late fall, Self-cleaning, Heat tolerant.
Uses: landscape, Containers, Mass plantings.
USDA Zones: 10a-11b
Lady Godiva™ Orange Calendula – https://goo.gl/4koUjU
Plant Type: Annual
Flowers: Orange with darker centers
Exposure: Sun to Part sun.
Height: 10-16 “
Attributes: Large cut flowers, Blooms until a hard frost, No deadheading, Heat tolerant.
Uses: Containers, flower gardens, Cut flower garden.
USDA Zones: 7a-11b
Hippo™ Red Polka Dot Plant – https://goo.gl/h1JqLi
Plant Type: Annual
Flowers: none- grown for foliage
Exposure: Morning Sun, Afternoon shade.
Height: 16-22 “
Attributes: Interesting foliage.
Uses: Landscape, Containers, Mass plantings, Filler plant.
USDA Zones: 10a-11b
Dahlightful® Tupelo Honey Dahlia – https://goo.gl/UmCqey
Plant Type: Annual
Flowers: Yellow flowers with amber tones. Semi-double.
Exposure: Morning sun, afternoon shade. Heat tolerate but does not like hot afternoon sun.
Height: 24 – 30” tall,
Attributes: Does not form tubers (*see note) . Blooms early & continuously into late fall. Chocolate foliage. Resistant to powdery mildew.
Notes: *Breed to not form tubers, but it can form tubers. Dig tubers and store in the fall like other Dahlias.
Uses: Attracts Butterflies , Containers, Flower garden, Specimen plant.
USDA Zones: 8a-11b
Rockin’™ Deep Purple Salvia – https://goo.gl/7cpchr
Plant Type: Annual
Flowers: Purple & Black
Exposure: Sun to Partial Sun
Height: 30 – 40”
Attributes: Excellent plant for pollinators. Deer Resistant. Heat tolerant.
Uses: Containers, Flower garden, Border plant, Mass Plantings.
USDA Zones: 10a-11b
Watch a Proven Winner new 2018 annuals introduction video at Garden Answers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2oRyDfTqkw
Photos by: Proven Winner