Coleus

'Burgundy Sun'

Coleus - 'Burgundy Sun' has an improved tolerance to high light intensities and a higher heat tolerance than most Coleus. The foliage is a very attractive burgundy shade and it keeps its color throughout the season. 'Burgundy Sun' can handle full sun to moderately shady conditions and needs a well-drained soil. A great plant for foliage color. Coleus is treated as a summer annual due to the low cold tolerance it has. Coleus x hybridus 'Burgundy Sun is part of our Plants For Texas® Program, meaning it was Texas Grown, Tested in Texas to perform outstanding for Texas Gardens.

Hardiness: USDA Zone 10
Plant Use: Annual
Exposure: Sun to Part Sun
Water Requirements: Medium

Delphinium elatum

Blue Delphinium

Delphiniums are bi-annuals that are normally planted in the fall and bloom the following spring in colder climates. The Guardian series of Delphinium is an F1 hybrid that will bloom the first year allowing them to be grown as an annual in milder southern climates. This F1 produces more uniform growth and faster flowers than most open pollinated Delphinium varieties. The low mounding clumps of deeply lobed foliage sends up showy 4-6 foot flower spikes of double, bright blue flowers with white centers. ‘Guardian Blue’ is an excellent cut flower and makes an exceptional specimen in any perennial border. Cut back old flower stalks to encourage a second bloom. This perennial can reach 24" tall.

Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-7 (8 Annual)
Plant Use: Flowering Perennial/Annual
Exposure: Sun
Water Requirements: Medium

Hummingbirds love these star-shaped trumpets of color. Great in garden beds and containers
Plant Type: Annual
Family: Solanaceae
Height: 10-12 inches
Habit: Low growing, mounding
Rate of Growth: Fairly rapid
Range: Entire Southeast
Exposure: Full sun to half shade
Soil: Well-drained, amended
Fertilizer: Fertilize monthly
Water Needs: Let dry between watering
Problems: None

Impatiens are used for edging shady beds, massing under trees, window boxes and hanging baskets
Plant Type: Annual
Family:
Height: 6-18 inches
Habit: Low growing, mounding
Rate of Growth: Fairly rapid
Range: Entire Southeast
Exposure: Partial sun
Soil: Well-drained, amended
Fertilizer: Time-released
Water Needs: Medium Water
Problems: Generally problem free