Tired petunia? 4 more annuals with beautiful flowering (photo + description)

Petunia is breaking all records of popularity. To be honest, and I plant it every year, and everyone is happy. But the soul asks for a change! In this article you will find 4 other annual flower for the balcony and garden, ready to compete with petunias.

Salvia for bold flower beds

If the grower is not afraid of bright colors, you can safely choose Salvia as an annual favorite. This scarlet flowers, candles that look particularly impressive in combination with white and silver garden plants. Good and solo landing. Thanks to the catchy mind does not need to be supplemented. Height - about 25-75 cm.

Salvia with timely planting demonstrates its uncompromising blooming in June and continues marathon scarlet to deep freeze. The main condition for abundant blooms - bright light. The vagaries of the not - enough water the night in a drought.

When to plant: seeds for seedlings sown in March.

Drummond Phlox - annual weed, ready to compete in beauty with long Kindred

Annual phlox Drummond on the site - a floral extravaganza, which can create even a novice gardener. The variety of colors, plain and carved petals around the edges - it's all about him!

This is a rather undersized plant - up to 50 cm, but most varieties are even less. There are carpet phlox Drummond, who wrapped the earth and do not rise above it higher than 10-15 cm. Blooms from mid / late June until the autumn.

when to plant: Sowing seeds of bright phlox Drummond seedlings is carried out in April.

Lobelia - alternative ampelnye Petunia

Lobelia can not please large flowers, but will delight lush blooms. Traditional color - blue. There is white and even pink varieties, but they are more whimsical.

Lobelia looks good when placed "in the air", forming a bright blue waterfalls. I call it "chintz" flower, I do not know why. It shows abundant bloom almost all summer and fall grabs. Preferred watering in hot weather and reasonable topping.

when to plant: Lobelia seeds sown seedlings in March and early April.

Left itsame matiolla

Levkoy sometimes referred to as "royal flower"Because of the high decorative and lush flowering. Seeing him again on a bed, think about why the plant lost its popularity and it is rarely seen in the garden.

Height of plant depending on the variety of dwarf varies from almost 20 cm to 80 cm impressive. Blooms almost all summer: from late June to late autumn. Period and duration of flowering depends on the species and varieties - pay attention to it before buying.

The main value of wallflowers - seductive scent. It is sweet, no matter how trivial comparison, "flower". It is noteworthy that the flavor is enhanced by the evening. The property will help to create a unique, welcoming atmosphere in the country.

when to plant: Wallflowers seeds sown seedlings in March.