Calla lilies are easy to grow and add a classy look to perennial gardens, cutting gardens and container plantings. The distinctive flowers come in many beautiful colors, including yellow, orange, pink, rose, lavender and dark maroon. The plants have smooth, sword like foliage that’s often decorated with white freckles. Calla lily foliage looks neat and attractive all season long, both before and after the flowers bloom. Whether in the garden or in a vase, fresh calla lilies are always impressive.
Calla lilies are easy to grow and add a classy look to perennial gardens, cutting gardens and container plantings. The distinctive flowers come in many beautiful colors, including yellow, orange, pink, rose, lavender and dark maroon. The plants have smooth, sword like foliage that’s often decorated with white freckles. Calla lily foliage looks neat and attractive all season long, both before and after the flowers bloom. Whether in the garden or in a vase, fresh calla lilies are always impressive.
The Eversweet variety of strawberries is easy to grow and very heat tolerant. The plants will produce berries from spring straight through the fall, even in the hottest parts of summer. This results in high yields and a growing popularity for growers in southern and northern regions. This hanging basket is perfect for porches, or plant them in your favorite garden!
The geranium is an iconic, fragrant annual garden flower. Growers first fell in love with the geranium flower over 200-years ago and it’s not hard to see why. Geraniums are appreciated for their long blooming season that starts in spring and can last into fall. If plants are kept above 45° to 50°, they may also bloom in winter. This beauty is sure to brighten up porches and landscapes from spring to fall.
Annual- thrives for one season
Mature size- 24 in. to 48 in. W x 8 in. to 12 in. H
Full sun to part shade; blooms spring through fall
The geranium is an iconic, fragrant annual garden flower. Growers first fell in love with the geranium flower over 200-years ago and it’s not hard to see why. Geraniums are appreciated for their long blooming season that starts in spring and can last into fall. If plants are kept above 45° to 50°, they may also bloom in winter. This beauty is sure to brighten up porches and landscapes from spring to fall.
Annual- thrives for one season
Mature size- 24 in. to 48 in. W x 8 in. to 12 in. H
Full sun to part shade; blooms spring through fall
Waikiki foliage is dazzling with deep-green, glossy foliage that appears to have been sprinkled with white markings. One thing no one will be able to miss is the eye-catching vivid pink veins throughout each elephant ear leaf. The veins are formed when the back of each leaf change from purple to green, creating a purple dot in the center that will eventually flow into the veins. Expect fully mature plants to reach a very manageable 3′ tall x 3′ wide when grown in adequate conditions. Full-sun, partial-sun, and semi-shade are all acceptable light levels as these are native to tropical climates! Bright sun and moist soil are BEST in humid climates. Container gardens, borders and in mass are all great uses for this tropical beauty!
USDA zones 7-11
Mature size 36 inches W x 36 inches H
Full-sun, partial-sun, and semi-shade are all acceptable light levels
Used in containers, landscapes, and as accents
Recommended spacing 36 inches
Botanical Name: Royal Hawaiian® ‘Waikiki’ Colocasia esculenta ‘Waikiki’ PP34615
Lantana from the Southern Living Plant Collection provides bold blossom color nearly all growing-season long! This perennial produces gorgeous clusters of white blooms with creamy yellow centers. Moreover, their bloom season begins up to three weeks earlier than other lantanas! These blossoms continuously rebloom until the first frost of the year. The leaves are brilliant green with light hairiness to them. Each leaf is slightly serrated and deeply lobed, with a point on the end. Also, this foliage is deciduous, which means that it will lose its leaves in winter. This Lantana has a reliably dense and compact growth habit, and won’t get leggy like most lantanas. Therefore, it opens up a lot of opportunities in the landscape. Use it in a container or in the foreground of mixed garden beds.
Lantana from the Southern Living Plant Collection provides bold blossom color nearly all growing-season long! This perennial produces gorgeous clusters of lavender, white, and yellow blooms. Moreover, their bloom season begins up to three weeks earlier than other lantanas! These blossoms continuously rebloom until the first frost of the year. The leaves are brilliant green with light hairiness to them. Each leaf is slightly serrated and deeply lobed, with a point on the end. Also, this foliage is deciduous, which means that it will lose its leaves in winter. This Lantana has a reliably dense and compact growth habit, and won’t get leggy like most lantanas. Therefore, it opens up a lot of opportunities in the landscape. Use it in a container or in the foreground of mixed garden beds.
Cordyline from the Southern Living Plant Collection provides bold foliage color nearly all growing-season long! This perennial produces beautiful burgundy and pink variegated bladed leaves. Use it as a centerpiece in a container or as a stand alone!
Mature size 24-36 inches W x 24-36 inches H
USDA Zones 8-10
Evergreen in USDA Zones 8-10 and grown as an annual in all other USDA Zones
Tradescantia Tricolor from the Southern Living Plant Collection provides bold foliage color nearly all growing-season long! This annual produces dark green leaves striped with light pink and cream foliage. Plant in sun or partial shade. Use it in a container or in the foreground of mixed garden beds.
If flowers had a runway, Dahlias would steal the show. Dahlias offer an incredible variety for any garden design, from small border plants to striking dinner plate-sized blooms, showcasing their versatility and ornamental appeal. They bloom from midsummer through fall, providing vibrant displays. Dahlias prefer full sun (though partial shade is acceptable), well-drained soil, and even moisture. The Blooms are excellent for cut flowers in vases. They are perennial in Zones 8–10. In colder zones they are treated as annuals and need to be overwintered indoors.
If flowers had a runway, Dahlias would steal the show. Dahlias offer an incredible variety for any garden design, from small border plants to striking dinner plate-sized blooms, showcasing their versatility and ornamental appeal. They bloom from midsummer through fall, providing vibrant displays. Dahlias prefer full sun (though partial shade is acceptable), well-drained soil, and even moisture. The Blooms are excellent for cut flowers in vases. They are perennial in Zones 8–10. In colder zones they are treated as annuals and need to be overwintered indoors.