5 Annuals Blooming with Negligence: Effortless Gorgeousness for Your Garden
Grow a Colorful Garden on Autopilot: Top 5 Annuals That Thrive on Neglect
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Need a garden that blooms beautifully with minimal fuss? Then look no further! Here's a list of 5 amazing annual flowers that will deliver a spectacle of colors, even if you're too busy to pay them much attention. 🎉
1. Marigolds - Nature's Superheroes!
Marigolds are garden superstars! They're vibrant, a cinch to grow, and make fantastic perfect companions for butterflies and bees. What's more, they're the ultimate Lazy Susan's delight as they practically grow on auto-pilot.
"Marigolds are such dependable blooms that need only a sunny spot to shine," says Julian Palphramand, the Head of Plants at British Garden Centres.
"Not only that, they're an annual flower that doesn't need deadheading – they'll keep churning out new flowers, regardless of whether you remember to deadhead them or not!" he adds.
So, just sow Marigold 'Strawberry Blonde' seeds from Thompson & Morgan or buy garden-ready Marigold F1 'Zenith Mixed' plants from Suttons to have your very own marigold powerhouse. 🌟
2. Cosmos - Tough as Nails!
If you're looking for something even tougher than tartan, meet cosmos. These resilient flowers are known for their ability to cope with tough conditions – they're drought-tolerant, tolerate a slew of plant pests, and if left to their devices, they'll self-seed.
Richard Barker, Commercial Director at LBS Horticulture, shared his two cents: "Once established, cosmos can cope with drought, poor soil, and general neglect."
Cultivate chocolate cosmos from Crocus for a velvety lavender color that'll have all your guests spellbound. 🍫
Freesias and cosmos make an excellent combination for a low-maintenance home-and-garden lifestyle, as they both thrive with minimal care and self-seed, ensuring a continuous display of color in your garden. Freesias offer an intoxicating scent and a variety of colors, while cosmos, known as 'tough as nails,' are perfect for adding resilience to your flower bed as they can cope with poor soil, drought, and general neglect.
