The Best Proven Winners Plants For Your Southern Garden
Angelface Angelonia
Angelface* Angelonia, often called Summer Snapdragon, thrives in the heat, blooming
from mid-spring into fall without deadheading.
Their taller flowering stems which are covered
in extra large, brilliantly colored blooms can reach heights of 18-24″ and are long lasting
in cut flower bouquets. Use this plant as a thriller in combination containers or to add
some colorful height to the middle of the
flower border.
Luscious Lantana
If you’re looking for a colorful plant that will thrive on neglect in Southern climates, Luscious* Lantana is the one for you.
It is extremely heat and drought tolerant and unlike older varieties, it produces fewer seeds so it will bloom much longer through the season. Some Lantanas are trailing and others are mounding in habit. See the comparison chart for details. In zones 9-11, Luscious* Lantana matures into a flowering shrub. North of zone 9, treat it as an annual
Supertunia Petunia
The Best Petunia. Period. Supertunia* varieties are exceptional performers no matter how and where you use them. They create extraordinary hanging baskets and containers because their compact habit means they fill in quickly and don’t get leggy. You won’t find a more outstanding petunia.
Supertunia Vista Petunia
The very best petunias for landscapes and giant hanging baskets, Supertunia* Vista varieties grow vigorously to a height of 18-24″ and a spread or trailing length of up to 4’. They can really take the heat and enjoy consistent amounts of water and fertilizer. If you’re tired of your
petunias getting tired by midsummer, try Supertunia* Vistas which last at least an extra month in the South.
