Bedding Plants

Light Requirement: Sun or Shade

Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 8" - 18"
• Spread: 8" - 14"

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Light Requirement: Sun or Shade

Flower Season: Spring, Summer

Mature Size:

• Height: 8" - 18"
• Spread: 8" - 14"

Photos Courtesy of Proven Winners - www.provenwinners.com

Dracena "Spikes" can add some tropical vibe to your landscapes or pots. Dracena is a close cousin to palm trees and will grow to around 1 metre tall before the summer season ends.

'Dragon Wing' Begonias feature beautiful clusters of rich pink/red flowers on tropical, waxy green leaves. Although they don't like full sun, they love the heat! With small mounding blooms and large "dragon wing" size foliage these begonias can fill out planters or gardens like nothing else.

Light Requirement: Shade to Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 12 - 15"

• Width: 15 -18"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Great in heat and humidity, this variety shows off extra-large, bright red plumes. Well-suited to gallons for landscape and mixed container use. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 18-24"

• Width: 6 - 8"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Unique, low lying silver foliage with a fuzzy texture gives dusty miller its name. Very popular in planters and landscapes alike with its compact growth and lack of maintenance needed. An excellent filler choice for flower beds and pots. 

Photos and Data Courtesy of Stokes Seed

The Dwarf Cavendish banana plant, scientifically known as Musa acuminata, is a delightful tropical plant prized for its compact size and flavorful fruit.

Light Requirement: Dwarf Cavendish banana plants thrive in full sun to partial shade. Provide bright, indirect light for optimal growth, especially if grown indoors. In warmer climates, they can also be grown outdoors in a sunny spot.

Watering Requirement: Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot, especially in container-grown plants.

Mature Size: As the name suggests, Dwarf Cavendish banana plants remain relatively small compared to other banana varieties, typically reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters). Their compact size makes them ideal for indoor cultivation in containers.

Easy Wave Petunias are fast-growing and are the most versatile for your garden. Grow them in the ground or in any basket or patio container. They tolerate the heat and cooler night conditions well. These flower-filled plants grow a little more mounded than original Wave Petunias. Enjoy dozens of decorator colors and mixtures to match your personal style!

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 6 - 12"

• Width: 24 - 30"

Photos and data courtesy of Wavegardening.com

The original! Echo was the world’s first all-double Lisianthus for cut flower production. With large flowers on strong stems, it is ideal for late Spring/Summer harvesting, and in some regions for late planting in September.

Lisianthus is a surprisingly hardy annual, blooming mid summer through fall.

Staking maybe required. Best grown in full sun.

Photos and data courtesy of Sakata Ornamentals

Multi coloured leaves make this ivy look more natural and tactile than other varieties.

Keep in mind that English ivy's love to hang over edges of pots and planters, so make sure they have the space they need for optimal growth. 

The Estrella series of verbena has been bred for the highest mildew tolerance on the market. As such, the series has won numerous awards for its garden performance and all-season durability in the landscape.

They begin upright, however as the plants grow, they become more semi-trailing, beautifully filling out gardens and hanging baskets.

Photos and data courtesy of Westhoff.de

Fibrous (or wax) begonias are compact and don't mind a bit of shade. Classic and beautiful they are available in different leaf and flower colours, giving them added diversity and helping them look good in even more settings.

TIP: The Bada Boom variety (brown leafed plants) can handle more sun than the green, though both like part shade the best. 

Light Requirement: Partial Sun to Full Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 8 - 10"

• Width: 6 - 8"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed

Dahlias are gorgeous flowers that bloom from midsummer through autumn and feature lollipop-style pompoms. They are fairly low maintenance, however be cautious not to overwater, and bloom in many different colours and sizes depending on variety. 

 Photos and Data Courtesy of Ball Seed