- Marigolds are a late-blooming annual.marigold image by Igor Pashin from Fotolia.com
While most flowers bloom in the spring and early summer, there are certain annuals that carry their blooms into autumn. With a little research, you can fill your garden with bright flowers, even late in the season. Since these flowers are annuals, you can experiment with new varieties and colors each year. - Marigolds have distinctive frilly heads that are usually yellow and orange. According to the West Virginia University Extension Service, marigolds begin to bloom in the summer and then last until late fall. Marigolds can grow from 6 inches to 4 feet in height, depending on the cultivar. You can grow them in either your flower beds or in pots. Marigolds grow best in moist but well-drained soil. The best time to plant your marigold seeds is in May, or whenever the danger of frost has completely passed.
- Also known as a flossflower, ageratums can survive until the first frost strikes. Ageratums have small flowers that can be purple, blue or pink. Ageratums thrive in full sunlight, but can also do well in partial shade. Ageratums grow best in U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zones 5 through 10. They also require moist soil and will die if not kept hydrated during dry spells. According to Floridata, planting ageratums in the same bed as marigolds will create a pleasing effect of complementary colors.
- Morning glories are fast-growing vining plants that can reach up to 15 feet in height. Morning glory flowers are commonly blue, but they also come in red, white and purple shades. They get their name because their flowers only live for one day, to be replaced with a new flower the next day. Morning glories grow best in poor soil and like full sunlight, although they can tolerate some shade. Morning glories will survive in your garden until late September.
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