7 notable annuals I'm growing this year 🌿🌸

Plants in this video:
➟ Ageratum
➟ Profusion zinnias
➟ Nicotiana
➟ Verbena 'Bampton'
➟ Sweet Caroline Medusa sweet potato vine
➟ Plectranthus 'Silver Shield'
➟ Salvia 'White Flame'
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[@pammcnary2770]

I’d love to hear more detail about how you overwinter annual cuttings and which annuals it works well on

[@gardener5158]

I agree...that would be helpful

[@jessiedover2110]

Yes, please give info on how you overwinter.

[@carolhutchison7247]

Yes! I was wondering the same thing. I already have some coleus clippings I want to overwinter, but need some guidance.

[@mdalerodger8844]

Erin, please do a video on taking cuttings for overwintering. TY

[@bethheerten1132]

Yes, I have visions of taking cuttings to overwinter in October just before frost that would take over my basement by time to plant outside in March/April.

[@janedoe2817]

HI Erin I love love love queen Annes lace - Ammi Majus i got some seed from my mom who lives in a cold arid part of South Africa and i live in a sub tropical part, i got the seed in our winter lowest temp 44.6F yeah yeah i know, but our summers are hot and humid to point you feel like you are melting!! [Could really do with some snow!] i planted them and low and behold that have grown they are now 3 foot tall, not flowered yet but fingers crossed, And this, this can spread on my property i wont mind in the least. I just love those flat white blooms that blow in the breeze and so nice to see bee's and butterflys resting on them. I also bought Nicotiana seeds and planted them lets hope they grow. Thank you for an awesome video as always love watching you in the garden. Cheers from the rainbow nation South Africa!!

[@elsagrace3893]

I guess it’s old fashioned but I e had the best time with violas and pansey. I grew a bunch from seed started in March and they are still going in CA zone 10. I keep them in the shade and I’ve given some a haircut. But their happy little faces keep smiling. I will have them every year. I also bought about 5 cells. Still going. I did not expect this and am really pleased.

[@SamSam-kq6qb]

Yes, Profusion Zinnias, yes, yes, yes! I have 4 24 inch containers chocked full, have deadheaded them twice so far and fertilize every 2 weeks and they just won't quit. One more deadheading this weekend. I mixed Cherry, Salmon and yellow, outta sight!

[@christinahaftmann8837]

Erin, this summer you've had the most focused videos, the best info and the most fun! Thank you and let's get you up to 100,000 subscribers!🙏💫😻

[@rebeccapultz8416]

I have recommended TIG to many!

[@SaraChristopherson]

Keep in mind that most garden centers are not growers. Some are, but most can only bring in what the wholesale growers they buy from decide to grow. That being said, if multiple people ask for a plant that the garden center hasn't brought in and it becomes available from a grower, they are more likely to order it.

[@katiekane5247]

Home Depot has their grower send staff to merchandize the Garden Center in N. Georgia. I get their ear when I see them. Those gals certainly don't decide what their greenhouse grows but I figure it's more direct consumer feedback.

[@karenpentz4160]

Caladiums and elephant ears. Never grew either till this year Love both of them

[@mudchuk]

Caladiums! I bought a cheap bag at Sam's club and they did so well I ended up ordering more, that I thought would be for next year, but they came. So, I potted them up and they are 100% the show stoppers of the garden this year.

[@ElizabethGraves]

Would love to see a video on the overwintering process of the plectranthus silver shield - I always consider saving some of my coleus or other annuals inside, but never seem to get it done!

[@KeithWilson-ch3cf]

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[@camarojen1000]

Rockin blue salvia. I didn't realize how big they get and pollinator attractor. Also, planted the bewitched after midnight sweet potato vine. I have never tried a sweet potato vine before and loved it on my container planting. Definitely repeating both

[@michellekrantz888]

Wow! Yes! I grew both of these this year. I put the Playin' the Blues Salvia in containers and in the ground and was so impressed with its performance. And super delighted with the hummingbirds' fondness of it. The sweet potato vines are also gorgeous!

[@queen_sophie7515]

Yesterday HortTube did the same video. A lot of your picks are the same. Now I have to try all of these. Thank you for all the great new flowers!!!!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

He did? Oh shoot, I missed It. I’ll have to go see his picks.

[@tulle7358]

@@TheImpatientGardener his picks are much different , just saying! Both of yours are great though 😀 yours are all my favourite some I have and some I will try to get - live in Denmark 🇩🇰

[@Ingrid-pg1gs]

You're making me realize that I have a really weak annuals game. I think I might need to concentrate on annuals next year and try to leave the perennials alone! Time for something new.

[@maritabarry2379]

Got a six pack of French marigolds at a local garden centre in June. Amazing colour in a pot all summer and still going.

[@staceyvance9839]

Hey Erin, great video thanks for sharing. My garden is suffering this year with the heat. 7b. But I have to say the red head coleus over wintered has taken off and I'm loving it. I have 2 Persian shield plants in pots doing fabulous. And alysum I grew from seed is going strong looking lovely! I grew dahlias in a mass bed this year, they're not doing as great as I expected but I do hear most of us are having problems. They are starting to do their thing although I want more more more. I have a ball mix with so far only a purple and a white blooming. Also purchased a powder puff but idt that's what I got. Lol looks more like a cactus style to me. Maybe when some others begin to bloom ill see the one I thought I was getting. Ty again.

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

That sweet potato vine is actually really cool. It almost looks like a fern leaf.

[@rebeccapultz8416]

I love the Star Zinnias. In containers they really bush out and provide long-lasting bold color.

[@katiekane5247]

I have a new, small bed by my back steps. Not full sun but hot afternoon until almost sunset. I messed up by planting some daffodils there & they did SO well, the foliage was huge. Couldn't find anything to go there I liked, a petunia died after 2 weeks. I found 2 lavender New Guineas at Home Depot & popped them in there. Now each plant is over a foot across. They got so heavy from the rain, I had to whack several long stems which promptly rooted in water! Some purple Angelonia between them barely pokes through. I get compliments from everyone that sees it! Surprisingly, the Fire Witch Dianthis in that bed looks good as well, defying logic. Also love the one Vermillionaire Cuphea I found at Pikes Nursery. It roots easy too but under patent so home use only. Want to see more Cupheas offered by growers! Edit: almost forgot the Summer Jewel Salvias, they self-seed to bloom in a flash.

[@emkn1479]

I also think you just can’t beat coleus. I bought one cheap packet of mixed seeds a couple years back and saved seed from those plants last year. I’ll do the same again this year. They grow so easily from seed. I just get rid of the straight green seedlings and keep all the wild colored seedlings. There are enough to spread all around the garden and to share. They honestly bring me so much joy - I wouldn’t be without them in shaded areas.

[@catherinehenderson627]

I have a Verbena Brampton plant that I bought from the sick plant stall of our local garden centre. I only paid £2.99 for it and planted it last year. This year it has grown beautifully and stands at about 2ft tall. I didn’t know the name of this until you mentioned it so thank you. I have grown nicotiana and Cleome for first time this year (I am in Scotland) and they are all fantastic. Love your channel and thanks for all your help

[@GardenKath]

I have enough verbena bonariensis on my smallish, suburban lot to supply a small town. 😂 It not only self seeds, but it overwinters in the ground and comes back in spring (5b). I don’t mind pulling the extras, because I love it almost as much as the pollinators do. Its airy height weaving around the beds is such great border “glue”.

[@susankuehnl77]

I've had the same experience, also in zone 5b .. plants from last year came back and I had plenty of seedlings which seemed happy to be transplanted to locations of my choosing .. hoping for more next year.

[@conniebertholf8336]

First time planting verbena bonariensis wasn’t thrilled with it. I don’t think it was in the best place. It seemed to crowed or take away from the other plants around it.

[@julievoracek1497]

I have been in love with Angelonia this year. Particularly the pink variety. It gets so big, it really makes a statement, no dead heading required and heat tolerate! I’m in zone 8b in the high desert of California where we regularly have temperatures over 100 for nearly 3 months.

[@crisscristea4876]

I surrounded the mailbox post with pink Angelonia this year also & it just won't quit!!! Still blooming strong in Pennsylvania zone 5

[@andreaschnapp6454]

I cannot NOT get angelonia to flower. I buy it flowering and then it just stops. Zone 9a coastal Florida.

[@crisscristea4876]

@@andreaschnapp6454 Is it getting enough sun? My patch around mailbox gets sun from 7am-6pm & soil is not the greatest right next to road. I did fertilize though.

[@adamwilhelm6580]

I had amazing luck with 3 different begonias that will be repeated for next year: Iconia miss Montreal Fragrant falls peach Double delight blush rose. Had terrible luck with most of my petunias this year.

[@nancybegin8543]

This year only grew coleus. I purchased several varieties, I received as plugs. The plugs are not easy for consumers to find in our area, next year will buy many. more Each variety is beautiful and so colorful . Local garden centers did not have much stock this year. Hopefully next year is better. Erin , I love your channel and the way you garden, you make me Smile.

[@DierdreKelleher]

I am in a new home so I had an entirely blank slate. I focused on perennials, but I did have four annual containers. My gomphrena and sweet potato vine went crazy! They completely overtook even vista petunias! My cosmos were a dud. They're already crispy and though there was nice upward growth, there were very few blooms. I garden near Chicago.

[@debbiesirota8284]

I grew Cosmos as well in Zone 3 in Canada and also found blooms have been almost non existent. I have heard this from many others growing Cosmos. I have been successful with growing “Tango” Cosmos from seed outside and transplanting it in July. Not sure if the lack of blooms was due to the extreme heat I have had this summer.

[@loras3169]

I’m loving my purple Persian shield!!!

[@ericy1673]

Elephant ears... always wanted to grow them, finally just went ahead and bought a GIANT bag of bulbs at Costco and stuck them in planters and also right in the ground, took no additional care other than to keep them watered. The leaves are IMMENSE and so beautiful, and they bob and wave in a breeze. Really just alot of fun! Not very creative but really very entertaining.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I grew Elephant Ears for the first time this year too and they have been so fun. I will definitely be overwintering the bulbs and plant them again next season.

[@gingercashman3289]

I also grew elephant ear for the first time and it grew amazing. I hope that I successfully winter over the bulbs for next year. It is a great addition to the garden.

[@shirlenehigbie5677]

Well I am from the old school when it comes to some plants ..... I love Marigolds and Geraniums I have orange ones in the front of my house and Dark/Bright Red ones in other areas .... Heliotrope ( I hope that is the way to spell it ) with enough sun it will grow tall also Bright Red Supertunia and Yes I also have them in Purple --- got to have my purple flowers .... can't forget the Verbena ... Red, Purple and White ..... Dark /Bright Red Sunpatience .... Yes I know it all sounds really bright ... however the way that I plant them with all of the Perennials it all looks Awesome ... and people in my neighborhood do ask for tours and I enjoy showing them .... Dark Purple Salvia ..... the flowers are for the bees and the purple is for me .... Hehee ..... I am sure that I have missed a couple ... but these are my favorites and I will be planting them again next year .... Thanks for asking ..... Hugs

[@kbell8889]

Love these suggestions, Erin! Many beautiful options! I love that you ordered the Silver Shield from Kansas. 😂😍 I used to search out shoes...now it's plants! 🙃

[@roslynholcomb]

I don’t buy a lot of annuals but for some reason I picked up lantana for my window boxes. I’d never grown it before but it has been amazing. The pollinators absolutely love it and it has bloomed like crazy all summer. I’m in 7b and usually by now everything is starting to look worn out because of the heat. I cut the lantana back pretty severely and it came roaring back. I will always buy it. I’m intrigued by that verbena you showed. I don’t have a lot of nurseries in my area but I think I will try some in my containers. I have two big urns with evergreens in them and that verbena would be an amazing textural contrast.

[@emkn1479]

Not sure exactly where you are but I know some southern gardeners that have huge lantana “shrubs” (essentially) that are reliable perennials. Might be worth trialing how they do in ground. I know the hummingbirds love it 😀

[@roslynholcomb]

@@emkn1479 thank you. I didn’t know that but will definitely give it a try. I’m in Atlanta and we don’t typically have very cold winters (last year was an exception) and most of my garden has southern exposure so I will definitely try it.

[@ruthgilbo889]

Vinca. Vinca. Vinca. All colors. Because it's the only thing the deer won't eat! LOL It's a petting zoo here in my neighborhood! The deer actually look both ways to cross the street!

[@emkn1479]

I definitely need to hunt down that wiry verbena. And this year I bought one small but well branched plectranthus at my local independent garden center in early spring. I let it grow a bit and then took and grew some cuttings and OH. MY. WORD. They are now MONSTERS. I put them in mixed hanging baskets and they are tipping the baskets because of their weight 😆 Now I can see they’ll grow upright just fine, these guys will be rooted and spread around the garden next year. I just love their almost quilted foliage and refreshing silver shade. And I’ll take any flower at all, so they stay. The customers in my garden enjoy them 🐝🦋🪰

[@tinaweller9518]

I looked up wiry verbena and some of its pics look just like what I have. I was confused by the different names. Also, I’m sure I never bought something called wiry verbena! More research ugh!!

[@emkn1479]

@@tinaweller9518 I was merely describing it. It’s called verbena Bampton from what I’ve seen.

[@marilynruggeberg]

My Favorite Annual is Double Impatiens 💖 I think they look like mini Roses. They did Beautifully for me last year, not quite as well this year. Mostly because the heat and humidity kept me out of the garden more this year. I will continue to grow these. I absolutely LOVE them. I did buy some Nicotiana seed to use next year to fill in some areas, due to you recommending them. You got me stuck on Dahlias, we will see about the Nicotiana. 😆😆😆

[@darcygillan3098]

I planted purple fountain grass for the first time this year, and I love it! It grew really well, and I just love the color. It was a real statement piece in my small garden.

[@leiaflash5055]

Thanks Erin for sharing your list of plants. I grew Ageratum (purple) using the winter sowing method and I'm so blown away by them! I want to grow more including the white. I have planted store bought profusion zinnias for years and this year grew it from seed - looks beautiful. However, the rabbits have discovered and devoured them! They've left them alone every other year. I have invested quite a bit on PW coleus and they are all wonderful as are the cheaper ones you can get in the 4 packs (though they don't do too well in sun). I also bought plenty of small dahlias as 4 packs and I love the colours as well as the fact they bloom continuously! I also bought Sweet Caroline Medusa and oh my, will continue to do so in the future.

[@ndrake6782]

I don’t grow a ton of annuals, I’m a perennial guy. One that has done great for me down here in the south, zone 7b, is gomphrena truffula pink. It does well in the border or pots. And can take our hot, humid climate. And of course you can never go wrong with Lantana. Grows huge in one season. Never needs water almost and blooms it’s head off. Annuals for me struggle in august and September because it’s so hot so these are winners for me. Great channel and video. Cheers!

[@ceemee7368]

I’m in 7b and agree completely. I have both Proven Winners gomphrena (purple one-and it is a stunner), and I grew a mixed seed packet from Johnny’s (They grew into these beautiful massive clumps of color. One transplant in sun with proper water grew to about 1.5 high by 2 ft wide, and in Sept, it is still going strong.)

[@katiekane5247]

Gotta try some, August is when our annuals make or break, or should I say bake! The Angel Wing Begonias were all sad by the end of July.

[@danielallen138]

I, too, love lantana (esp. the fact that deer don't seem to bother them), but find that mine need LOTS of water. They're either in pots or hanging planters, and on warm, sunny days usually need to be watered twice! Zone 6a.

[@snu3877]

I love the Strawberry Fields gomphrena... such an unusual shade of orangey red. I was disappointed the nursery did not have plants this year, and I don't think it seeds for me.

[@connieoreilly1726]

love nicotiana Alata lime green, but I’m having trouble finding seeds. Where have you ordered yours. Thanks!

[@plantsoverpills1643]

I enjoy bringing back by overwintering the variegated baby sun rose (Aptenia cordifolia) which will get tiny pinkish/red daisy like flowers in the right conditions. But it’s the waxy variegated thick trailing foliage that I covet. I also over winter the ice plant (Delosperma), with tiny daisy like pink flowers. It’s foliage is needle like and offers a great contrast to the sun rose. These 2 together in my huge 2’ planters make wonderful spillers. While the ice plant bloomed profusely after much rain this year, the sun rose’s bloom was sparse as it seems to prefer a drier environment. However, it’s foliage more than made up for any lack of bloom. I always add a few sprigs of creeping Jenny which although invasive in the garden, will mind it’s manners as a spiller in any container and contributes a lovely yellow bloom. Never a challenge, it’s a reliable go to plant. I’m still struggling with a thriller. My cannas did well but were ripped to shreds by Hurricane Dorian; then lost the tubers. My callas leafed out great, but no bloom. No luck with tubers….next year I’m going to try annual dahlias. Oh and Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) is a 4th favourite spiller in my container; bold purple foliage with small pretty pink blooms; easy to over winter from cuttings. I keep a mother plant of all these annuals and clip their overgrowth through the winter into fresh starts that are ready for spring planting. I have opened seed packets that are completely empty🥴. Seed quality control is not what it used to be.

[@itsmewende]

I planted Black n Blue Salvia last yr, it reseeded itself between my picket fence and tall Phlox, it grew so tall reaching for the sun it's fabulous. Hummingbirds are all over it. I do hope it reseeds wherever it wants, I find they're better at picking a home for themselves.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I didn't try Ageratum this year but I sure will next. Great news that it could reseed. I may go ahead and get some seed now and toss in the garden but save half in case that doesn't work. I have had a tough time germinating Profusion Zinnias too. Hopefully, the garden centers will carry them in six-packs next year. I bought a Lime Nicotiana and it has been a winner for me in my Secret Cottage Garden, along with the Petite Pink Gaura from PW, and the Peaches and Dreams Hollyhock. They are what pop first into my mind as far as what is impressing me this season.

[@breakingburque2200]

I like to take cuttings of some annuals and save seeds too. It makes it a little more involved and definitely easier on the wallet. I love how full your garden is.

[@RevAcres01]

My Sweet Caroline Medusa ground or containers is doing excellent. I saw that they grow them in hanging basket as a stand alone plant to replace ferns and looks wonderful. Another winner for me is the PW Surefire Begonia.

[@cassandraberger9146]

Erin you get me so excited for new colors & plants for my garden! And my garden is still going strong here in NJ! I grew everything from seed this season, starting in doors in a spare bedroom turned grow room. Some of my seeds were started late January! I have to say my petite Lillyput coral zinnias are beautiful but couldn’t keep then short in stature no mater how many trims were given, not what I was going for in the edging of beds. I have so many Dahlias b/c of your inspiration! I may just mulch over & hope for the best instead of babying & storing indoors. I did grow successfully the purple bell vine seeds I got off of Etsy! But it didn’t thrive like yours! So fun to try new plants! I wish I could post a picture of my postage stamp garden to share with you!

[@margaretpervier8357]

Your yard is beautiful!

[@michellescountrygardens]

Mahogany Splendor hibiscus is a star in my garden this summer. I used to buy this as plants. I had no idea how easy it was to grow from seed. I use the winter sowing method for these. Easy to root too.

[@sueprovostwilliams3824]

Taking notes! Love them all.

[@sallywoods7131]

Great video for annual ideas. I will be hunting down the white salvia next Spring. Would love to see how your plecantrus cuttings do this winter. 👍

[@didisinclair3605]

One of the things I love about my gardening experience is how I change in my feelings about plants.. I used to dislike nicotiana (don't hate me!) but now I adore it, especially the lime green cultivars. I was also uninterested in Verbena Bonariensis, and now, love it! I love the evolution!!! Great video as always, Erin.

[@tinachristensen4008]

Some day I hope my borders will be as full and gorgeous as yours! I know I have to be patient, bc this is the first year for almost everything in my gardens. We bought our house just 2 years ago. We have irrigation and drip lines now and I've already seen a vast improvement. I need to figure out the soil and fertilizer components next. I'll be doing a lot of research this winter.😁

[@sdeb132debruler6]

I'm new to gardening but the plants I have loved this summer were the obedient plant which hummingbirds loved and Veronica that always was full of bees.

[@debbiesirota8284]

I grew “Only the Lonely” Nicotiana Sylvestris with tubular white trumpet flowers winter sowed- definitely a statement piece grows 48-60”-unsurpassed fragrance!

[@hilshils3426]

Agree...this is my favourite nicotiana, huge leaves (possibly too big) but fantastic fragrance...grows well in UK too!

[@debbiesirota8284]

@@hilshils3426 yes absolutely agree such a statement piece in the garden. Grows so well here in Canada in Zone 3 !

[@patfaulkner2069]

Thank you. Great video as usual.

[@gardeningjunkie2267]

I love growing tropical hibiscus. They have gorgeous colors that draw your eye from across the yard.

[@serometate1031]

Because of you and your love of nicotiana I planted the hybrid multi colors…pollinators love them they pack a punch and smells great!

[@catherineslavin7324]

It was a good year for African Sunset Thunbergia (Black-eyed Susan vine) in one of my containers this year. I also got lots of interest and questions about my purple hyacinth bean vine. Gomphrena is also always a good bet.

[@susancruz729]

I like the vigorous cutting grown pentas. They hold their own with the shrubs and perennials of summer.

[@desireehouse]

The Main Street coleus series is a staple in my garden, as well as the PW Rockin the Deep Purple and Fuchsia salvias. 2020 was the only year out of more than a decade where I had problems growing coleus. This year it’s been great again!

[@user-id3ky8si4m]

from SW Washington, Clark County, zone 8b. This garden is quite shady from large Oregon White Oaks and Douglas firs, so it is a challenge. I have never grown coleus in the garden before so it is a pleasure to have created a pot garden in an awful looking place and filled it with all kids of coleus. They are happy, happy, happy and so am I. They do need to be hand watered, but it is a pleasure to do so. I will be taking cuttings this year and trying to overwinter in the dining room window. I love what you do for gardeners. Thank you.

[@ginafriend1690]

Love your variety. Awesome potato vine! ❤ I was thinking your last plant could have been related to lambs ear. I love mine but you need to control them or they'll take over. My Japanese Anemone are one of my very favorites!

[@twontv]

Thank you for the inspiration for next year 🥰 You should give Finesse® Verbena bonariensis from parkseed a try. Looks absolutely amazing! Very, very tall blue/purple flowers. Thin stems, but still strong. Looks etherical and like fireworks in the garden.

[@user-id3ky8si4m]

On the Central Oregon Coast Verbena bonariensis grows like a weed. I have a friend in whose gravel bed it self seeds. They are gorgeous, but considered pesky here.

[@JoJoMcNamee]

I grow zinnias and love them. I just scratch the soil in spring where I want them and they grow like crazy. I never thin them and they look like I have bouquets in areas of my gardens of zinnias. It always makes me smile when I see them at my mailbox to greet me when I come home.

[@JoJoMcNamee]

I collect and save my seeds each year and separate color if I enjoy one in particular.

[@regismonkton]

I love growing Ageratum (I grow a perennial variety of it). It is one of my main filler/border plants, and I like growing it with Celosia, Amaranth, Quinoa, Cleome, and Zinnias. For a border, for much of my beds, I plan to start growing Ageratum in combination w/ perennial Mums (of a wide variety of colors), Tri-color Daisies, and a wide variety of Yarrow, Strawflowers, Cornflowers, Rudbeckia, Milkweed, and more. I know that I mentioned a lot of dominant plants, so hopefully they won't get too out of control and dominant.

[@snu3877]

Two springs ago, a stray, mystery seedling or two blew into my garden. I let it grow and it was Hardy Ageratum (Conoclinium). Such a lovely periwinkle shade at the very end of the gardening year. This year, they are now a two feet or so mat! I am going to let it be, since it's in an isolated bed along my driveway. I think it would look great with perennial mums such as Clara Curtis, and maybe with goldenrod... I think it's actually considered a weed, but Allan Armitage himself sings its praises, and even has two very short KZbin videos about the plant.

[@regismonkton]

​@@snu3877 Hello. A relative of mine introduced perennial ageratum to my residence, and (about ten to twelve years ago) I used to think that the perennial ageratum was boring and weed-like. I was growing celosia soon after that, and I noticed that the celosia mix looked very good with the ageratum which was growing wherever it wanted to. For many years now, I've been thinking very highly of that perennial ageratum and for multiple reasons; I think of it as an attractive, high-quality, valuable plant and at least as much as milkweed and Canada columbine. It attracts beneficial insects a lot. I've noticed that it can be dominant, but I let it grow in many of my garden beds. The ageratum can take the place of yarrow (and more) in regards to succession of blooming of beneficial plants which very much attract beneficial insects. Also you're right to think that ageratum would look good with other Asteraceae family plants, e.g. mums (zinnias are good w/ ageratum).

[@tinaweller9518]

Oh how I wish I could add a pic. I have a plant and don’t know if it’s an annual or perennial. New to my garden this year and want to plant again. It’s probably 5 foot tall, wispy with purple flowers clustered on the ends of it. I’d call it a silvery green light foliage. Takes up 4-5’ width. Obviously I need to be better about my garden journaling 😞 You’re one of the best Erin 💚

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Is it mexican sage

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Or Mexican petunia

[@peggyjk]

Love Vinca Flowers, I start them from seed because so many local garden centers don’t want to fuss with them, they need heat! Also growing a couple of tall zinnias and absolutely love them, they need support but so colorful and no mildew this year, don’t know why because it’s been hot and humid. Love to see everyone’s favorite annual!

[@GardenEvolution]

I did nicotiana ‘Bella’ after seeing yours last year and it’s a keeper! Also did benarys giant salmon and holy crap that color is perfect!!!!! And of course any and all coleus I can get my hands on! Always winners

[@colsen4616]

The plectranthus is a stunner! On my list for next year.

[@lindagartner1675]

I am in zone 10 and the stars of my garden this summer are caladiums. I planted about 80 bulbs, both in the ground and in pots, what a show. I feel as if you get tons of color for not too much money. Now just hope they will reappear next year.

[@mandyherrington6329]

I tried medusa sweet potato vine also this year. Definitely going to be doing more next year! It looks beautiful and I hope to see more variations of it also!

[@SMElder-od5cl]

Coloclinum looks very similar to ageratum, but it is a very invasive perennial. I've finally had to accept that I can't have "just a little" of it.

[@suzannetadra1210]

I'm loving jewel of the Nile (I think that's the name). It self seeded from last year and I moved it around the yard and hopefully will get more next year. Love the chartruese color, smooth leaf and long dainty flower stems.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Jewels of Opar? That's a winner!

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Erin, there are a few annuals that really stand out in my garden this year. One of them is a plectranthus named 'Guacamole’, another one is annual multi-colored perilla, named ‘purple Magilla’. Both of these are absolutely gorgeous, and both are easily propagated by just sticking a cutting directly into the ground or a planter. I love plants that are so easily multiplied. I wish you could see them. ~Margie

[@melinaking9430]

This year, I planted Wave petunias along my fence line and they are so gorgeous! They mounded and spread, they spill through the fence ever so slightly. I had not used them as landscaping plants before, but I will be recreating this look again! Thank you for sharing your garden and knowledge!

[@Edu_Kate]

I was just noticing the begonias I stuck in a couple open spots in my shade garden look marvelous and I will definitely plant them again next year. I was surprised my superbena Vista Bubblegum plants didn't do as well as the previous year (and I totally neglected those). It was a rather hot summer and we were extremely dry. By the way, I just bought a new hose for my front yard. I really liked the metal one I've been using in the back yard, so easy to coil up. My only regret is the 50' length. I think I can order a 25' length, though, to extend its reach.

[@lauradiddle8431]

I am never without salvia “Victoria Blue.” It often reseeds and sometimes a plant even survives under our upstate NY deep snow. I do save the seeds, though. Great in arrangements too - a beautiful complement to any warm color.

[@sandraryan7713]

Love your selections. I´ḿ going to try some of these next year. Something that really stood out to me this year, I live in southern Ohio, zone 6a. My dahlia all came back this year without me digging up the tubers. I pulled up a couple, then didn´t get to the rest, they all came back. I was stunned. They look even better than they did last year. Last time I´m going to dig up and store tubers.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Wow, that’s amazing and extremely unusual but great news. I left a few in the ground that I hadn’t planned on saving and predictably they did not return despite our extremely mild winter. I think that why I had so many annuals self sow successfully, but I know better than to rely on that too much. I don’t expect to see a winter that mild again soon.

[@aalejardin]

@@TheImpatientGardener LOL. One thing I do not miss about SE Wisconsin is the winters. People in NYC think it's terrible when the temperatures dip into the teens for a few days!

[@emkn1479]

Woah! I need to try this. It’s my first year with dahlias and there are a couple I’m not too fond of. I didn’t plan to dig them up, so I will be watching extra close next spring!

[@staciegulizia4144]

I’m in z6b in the eastern panhandle of WV. I didn’t dig up my dahlia tubers either. Almost all of them came back this year. I only lost one. I suppose it depends on your micro climate and the winter weather each year. I’m leaving them in the ground again this winter because I’m struggling with some health issues so I’m unable to dig them up. Hopefully they’ll come back again. Fingers crossed!

[@emkn1479]

@@staciegulizia4144 I’m in SW PA, so not far. It’s worth a shot. I bet drainage makes a difference.

[@michellecjackson4956]

oh I love those double white zinnias! I grew from seed some costoluto genovese tomatoes that ended up being cherry tomatoes

[@jennifermichael9215]

My top annual this year is Mahogany Splendor hibiscus. I have a hedge of them and am thrilled with their performance.

[@ninawill8053]

I grew Profusion Double yellow zinnia and Profusion Double hot cherry zinnia (your "double white" looks like this one lol ) from seed this year and will repeat that again for sure, I had flower border of them from early in the year till now and it is still going strong. Canna is something I had grow before in my garden and it would grow pretty wild and huge that I stopped using it since it took over the little space that I do have, but this year I planted a lot of them in containers that I grow every year to use as "fillers" in my landscape when a plant blooms out and I have gap open up. I am totally in love with them in pots like this and will repeat this again. Third thing is Supertunia Snow Drift, I have planted this one in containers and in ground this year and it performed fantastic in both and it is officially my favorite Supertunia from now on and must have next year.

[@amynelsongreen3243]

New for me this year is Amaranth Love Lies Bleeding. Super interesting! On the other side, this might be the year I am really done with petunias (even the Super kind). Typical sentiment for me this time of year, but the bud worms may have won this war once and for all.

[@denisedorsey2889]

When we moved into our Portland Oregon (8a) home 25 years ago, there was amaranth Love Lies Bleeding. The name alone kinda creeped me out. I’m done with petunias, I had a few here and there in containers but I don’t love them. My sparking amethyst verbena are absolutely show stoppers, though.

[@shod61]

Great video, Erin. I made sure I got a screen shot of every one of them. This year I started Mahogany Splendor Hibiscus, from seed. What a great plant this is! It was so easy to get started, it has color from the first sign of growth, and it is such a beautiful color. It looks like I went out and spent a fortune on Japanese Maples. Dark red and some almost black it’s so dark. Deeply lobed leaves and it is great for filler in cut flower arrangements with my dahlias. Definitely shouts out “Fall is here!”. I will never be without this plant again. Downside…Japanese beetles like it. Not every one of them though, so I let them eat some so they would leave me with others that were completely untouched. After beetle season, I cut off the bad parts and it is flushing new growth.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Yes! That is on my list for next year for sure.

[@ElderandOakFarm]

I didnt know coleus was that easy to grow from cuttings!

[@ElderandOakFarm]

I did a side by side test with Supertunias (accidentally b/c I couldn't find enough white "off-brand" petunias, & the supertunias outgrew the "off-brand" tenfold! They are a good 5,6, times the size of the off-brand petunias! I'll always spend the few extra $ to get proven winners supertunias! Especially the vistas like bubblegum & silveryberry, etc. I put 2 in a 24 inche wide, ~30inch tall container, & they filled it in, & are touching the ground!

[@LMWerner]

Oh please show us how to take cuttings and overwinter them for next years growing season! Well, and the progress during the winter... 🌱❄ I would love to see how you'de do that and how you think around that. Anyhow, I love your yt-channel, it's always so informative and interesting to watch 😀

[@adz5bneweng589]

Hi Erin, if you love annual ageratum, have you tried Conoclinium coelestinum, the blue mistflower (aka perennial ageratum)? Looks like the Blue Horizon ageratum you showed. Can get up to 3 ft tall but mine are usually about 2 ft tall. And it's a US native. Some gardeners find it an aggressive, rhyzomatic spreader, but not in my zone 5b/6a garden, especially if planted in part sun.

[@tammyhoushour8070]

Coleus is my stand out plant this year I have several varieties in the ground and in pot's . Vinca too has been great. Zone 5b / 6a.

[@stephanieturney6292]

My Playing the Blues salvia and white euphorbia are show stoppers this year. Last year my coleus was gorgeous so I overwintered pots of each color and then potted up cuttings of each plant this spring. My garden is bursting with coleus because I used them to fill holes everywhere. It’s kind of a pain to overwinter the plants but it has definitely paid me back in color and impact this summer!

[@joanganley1583]

Love the Ageratum Blue Horizon that I grew from seed this year for the first time. Maybe it will self seed in my zone 4 garden! My Nicotiana langsdorfii was weedy looking and the aphids were all over it. Amaranth Red Spike is a giant and a gorgeous maroon colour. I went coleus crazy this year - so many choices and I appreciate the ones that can take full sun - Golden Dreams is a favourite. I bought one Medusa SPV and I also love it! Can these be overwintered as a houseplant? Will look for Salvia White Flame next year - love it! Thanks Erin!

[@betsymaltby6788]

Euphorbia 'Diamond Snow" was so versatile in my garden this year. This compact euphorbia worked well in small pots (standing alone and/or grouped with others) AND as edging in the landscape. I have grown 'Diamond Frost' in the past, but by this time in previous years it was so leggy and broken. Caladiums (white w/ green veins) worked well in my shaded borders brightening up the bed. Dorotheanus (Mezoo 'Trailing Red") is a stunner; a few plants in a terracotta low bowl and done! And last, Angelonia (all the colors)...just a workhorse in the landscape and containers. Love watching your channel, Northlawn Flower Farm and Y Garden....my garden style leans towards exactly what the three of you do and gives me so much inspiration!

[@reggie9334]

Love my zinnias. I want more of them next year 👍

[@TheEarManLives]

I have put Artemesia and vincas in a hanging basket and it loves full sun and is beautiful. Artemisia is ethereal and silvery with pink and magenta vinca are just beautiful together

[@Katsimagination21]

Other than every zinnia known to man, which are my favorite, I direct seed, zone 6 western NY , I had the BEST luck with every variety of Sunpatients Ever !!! They have become so prolific in full sun or part shade and create a beautiful border no matter where I plant them! And the colors this year are beautiful ☺️🌼❤️ I purchased them from my local nursery , and planted 48 of them under my ancient evergreen shrubs ,Love all your videos , keep inspiring us with your garden ❤️🙏

[@TheImpatientGardener]

I picked up some Sunpatiens LATE in the summer to fill in a few holes and holy smokes they have been great performers.

[@msdee2905]

My notable annuals that can stand the weather in Arkansas are pansies, petunias, marigolds, begonias, zinnias, vincas. I may try an impatient again but they do better when it’s not as hot. Thanks for sharing what you grow in Kansas.

[@kturula7017]

I have very much enjoyed the osteospermum that I planted. One variety is a white with a purple center. It's gorgeous. Another is a vivid deep pink. It's also my first time growing an annual salvia that's a lovely shade of blue. It's grown much taller than the plant tag said but I'm loving it.

[@gardener5158]

You're garden is so beautiful...

[@rootedinjoy8821]

Notable in my garden is everything NEW!!! Bought my house in 5b Denver last December and very grateful for your garden knowledge….I’m new to any flowers other than tulips and invested in many dahlia’s (which I’m still HOPING to see do well).

[@daiseegray9110]

I grew verbena this year from seed. The bunnies finally stopped eating it and it is beautiful! I will definitely search out the other variety. I too hope it self seeds as it was hard to grow.

[@kathyszeremet7138]

I had great results with my cleome and lantana this year. No luck with the stock .

[@catherineatkinson1729]

How lovely that someone took the time to find the plant and have it shipped to you!! She deserves a big fat thank you!

[@GentrysGarden]

I grew some Zahara zinnias from seed. They have been amazing--short and bushy with lots of flowers. They have been terrific in the front of the borders. The seed packet was mixed. Most of them are a bright yellow or reddish orange. There are also some that are pink. I'll grow more of them next year.

[@rubyoro0]

Titan vincas for us. No deadheading required. My dad rents out a venue for weddings and he already said he will “upholster” the entire venue with these. Edit: I meant to say Valiant vinca. The Titan we are trying out next year.

[@staciegulizia4144]

Do they require dead-heading? Do they do well in full sun?

[@rubyoro0]

No deadheading. They need all day sun. I also planted vinca cascade and those also performed best in all day sun.

[@gardingyrl3501]

FYI I found the Silver Shield seeds and the Verbena Bamton seeds and plants at Select Seeds, thank you for sharing.

[@BellaSC]

Peonies and iris were winners this year early on and beautiful pink/salmon zinnias now.