Full sun Annuals

Gardens Grow With Full Sun Annual Flowers From Lowe's 

Add a splash of color to your garden, porch or patio with bright and happy annuals. Annual flowers can be planted any time of year but won't return like perennial plants. This offers many landscaping options, as you can change your colors and themes each year.

In the spring, look for vibrant geraniums and, depending on your zone, petunias. In frost-free locations, petunias can be planted in the fall, much like pansies in other parts of the country. Set bold verbena in the ground early in the season, as it begins to bloom quickly after planting for a lovely display. After the last frost, fearlessly plant beautiful begonias and frilly dianthus in your garden.

Summertime is the right time for marigolds and impatiens. Sometimes misspelled “impatients,” these shade-loving flowers fill gardens with dazzling and delicate blooms. With a similar look and heartier build, vincas tolerate full sun with regular watering and will bloom until frost — so if you're looking for a full sun annual, this is a great option. Depending on your zone, sweet potato vine can be added when temperatures hold around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweet potato vine makes an outstanding addition to pots and hanging plants as it offers dramatic drapes of mounding green leaves.

In both the spring and summer, accent your beds and planters with striking coleus. This easy-to-grow greenery makes a gorgeous backdrop to flowering plants in shades of bright green and purple.

In the fall, mums steal the show, whether planted in pots or hanging baskets. These sunny plants burst with color and herald the transition from summer to fall.

As you shop for your flowers, keep in mind where they'll be planted in your landscape, factoring in the sun or shade requirements. If you're trying to brighten up an area of your yard or garden that is never shaded, select annual plants for full sun — they can tolerate those sunny spots. Likewise for a porch or patio that gets sun 6 to 8 hours a day or more, choose flowers for planters in full sun to cheer up these spaces.

No matter the season or location in your landscape, you can find annuals for sale at Lowe's that'll add texture and visual interest to your landscape. Shop in store or online for a full spectrum of vivid plants that'll fit every gardener's color palette. For planting inspiration, don't miss our Backyard Gardening Ideas