Comparing annuals and perennials is like comparing apples and oranges. Each type of plant has their own characteristics and advantages.
Annual flowers are those who complete their life cycle in just one growing season. They tend to bloom from spring until the first autumn frost. Although they must be replanted each year, annuals are hard to beat in terms of showy, season-long color. Some popular annuals are geraniums, petunias, marigolds, impatience, and many more.
Perennial flowers, on the other hand, are those that will come back year after year. Although some perennials tend to have a relatively short season of bloom, they do have a wide variety of textures, color, and size. Some popular perennials are daylilies, peonies, hostas, coreopsis, and mums. Combining perennials that bloom at different times throughout the season will provide season-long color.
When designing your flower beds, we recommend a combination of both annuals and perennials. Use the perennials for the back drop and then add annuals for color and show. One thing to remember is that a hard freeze as we had in January can damage established perennials.
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