8 Easiest Annuals To Grow In Colorado
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Geranium
Geraniums (shown above) are popular bedding plants in Colorado gardens. They are sun loving and prefer moist, well drained soil. Geraniums bloom throughout the summer and require deadheading of spent blooms to encourage new growth. This versatile, upright grower works very well in baskets, containers and in your Colorado garden.
Salvia
Annual salvias bring color and lots of flower power to any Colorado landscape. Salvias come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. Annual salvias flower from early summer to fall. Remove spent blooms to enhance the blooming power. These upright growers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds but bunnies will not come near them.
Marigold
Marigolds are vibrant flowers with beautiful blooms and fragrant foliage. They are extremely versatile and exceptionally low maintenance. Marigolds are perfect for containers, window boxes and garden bed edges in your Colorado garden. Marigolds are a mounded plant that likes well-drained soil. Marigolds will attract pollinators all summer.
Petunia
Petunias are an all-time favorite flower that brightens Colorado gardens with its floriferous blooms in a variety of colors. Perfect for a container, hanging basket or garden. Petunias are heat tolerant, sun loving and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Remove spent blooms and prune stems to promote bushiness and more flower power.
Snapdragon
Snapdragons are an old-fashioned, traditional favorite in Colorado. Wonderful for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. From super tall cut flower varieties, to compact varieties, this upright plant blooms in spring through fall. Snapdragons prefer fertile, well drained soil and should be deadheaded regularly. Typically, the bunnies won’t eat snapdragons.
Impatiens
Impatiens continue to be one of the most popular annual flowers today in Colorado and many places because of their easy growth and preference for shady areas. Impatiens produce an abundance of flowers that pop against its rich green foliage. With its spreading mounding habit, impatiens are great for mixed containers, hanging baskets and your garden’s edge.
Zinnia
Zinnias are a popular and easy to grow annual for Colorado and surrounding region. Zinnias feature brightly colored flowers that attract pollinators to your garden. This upright plant is tough, low maintenance and will continuously bloom all summer long. Remove spent blooms to encourage reblooming.
Coleus
Coleus is known for its colorful and interesting foliage and there are no flowers here! Coleus works great all by itself or in combinations in containers or in your garden. This upright mounded plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial sun. Coleus varieties are durable and easy to grow in Colorado and surrounding region.
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