Your Fort Worth Area Nursery for Summer Color
Summer Color flowers are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season. They grow from seed, flower, produce seed, and then die, all in one year. These flowers are loved by gardeners for their vibrant and long-lasting blooms, which come in a wide range of colors and forms.
Summer Color plants are easy to grow and typically have vibrant colors. They grow in flower beds, along borders, and in containers.
Periwinkles
Transform your garden with our beautiful periwinkle plants (Vinca minor). These hardy and versatile evergreen shrubs feature glossy green foliage and stunning blue or purple flowers that bloom profusely from spring to fall. Ideal for ground cover, borders, or containers, periwinkle plants thrive in various soil conditions and require minimal maintenance. Enjoy a carpet of colorful blooms and lush greenery in your outdoor space with our periwinkle plants.
Periwinkles (specifically annual Vinca) thrive in 6 to 8+ hours of full sun a day. While they can survive in partial shade, they produce significantly more blooms and avoid becoming leggy with maximum sunlight.
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Periwinkles 4″ Pot $1.98
Penta Plants (Pentas lanceolata)
Penta plants are an easy way to ensure you have summer-long color in your garden and yard! Additionally, penta plants are a wonderful way to attract birds, butterflies, and bees to your yard. Ranging in all kinds of colors like, pink, red, or white, and sometimes purple or lavender, pentas can get up to 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide, depending on the variety. pentas need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming, ideally receiving morning sun and afternoon shade.
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Penta Plants 4″ Pot $1.98
Sweet Potato Vine
Add a splash of vibrant color and texture to your outdoor spaces with Sweet Potato Vine! Known for its fast-growing, trailing foliage, this ornamental plant is perfect for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and garden borders. Available in striking shades of chartreuse green, deep purple, bronze, and variegated tones, Sweet Potato Vine thrives in full sun to partial shade and is incredibly easy to grow. Whether you’re looking to spill color over a pot or fill in garden beds with bold foliage, this low-maintenance beauty delivers season-long impact.
In the DFW area, sweet potato vines need about 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day. While they can tolerate full sun, the intense Texas afternoon heat can scorch the leaves. For the best growth and color, aim for morning and early afternoon sun, followed by afternoon shade. [1, 2, 3, 4] Shop Sweet Potato Vines Sweet Potato Vine 4″ Pot $2.88
Coleus
Introducing our exquisite Coleus plants, renowned for their vibrant foliage and versatility in adding color and texture to any garden or indoor space. Coleus, scientifically known as Solenostemon scutellarioides, is a beloved plant cherished for its striking leaves and ease of care.
Our Coleus plants come in a wide range of stunning colors and patterns, with vibrant shades of red, pink, and purple to cool hues of green and blue, Coleus leaves are a masterpiece of nature’s palette. The foliage can feature intricate patterns, stripes, or variegations, adding visual interest and depth to any setting. Coleus thrive best in partial shade, with 2-4 hours of morning sunlight per day.
Shop Coleus Coleus 4″ Pot $1.98Moss Rose
Introducing our stunning Moss Rose plants, a delightful addition to your garden that will captivate with its beauty and resilience. These low-growing succulents boast an abundance of vibrant, jewel-toned flowers that bloom in a mesmerizing array of colors, including shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white.
Moss Rose plants are renowned for their ability to thrive in hot and dry conditions, making them perfect for sunny spots in your garden, rock gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. Moss Rose plants require 6 to 8+ hours of direct, full sun daily.
Shop Moss Rose Moss Rose 4″ Pot $1.98Zinnias
Introducing our vibrant and cheerful Zinnia plants, beloved for their profusion of colorful flowers that brighten up any garden or landscape. Our Zinnia plants come in a wide range of colors, including shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white, offering endless possibilities for creating stunning garden displays. Whether you prefer bold and bright hues or soft pastel tones, there’s a Zinnia variety to suit every taste and garden theme.
One of the standout features of Zinnias is their prolific flowering. These plants produce an abundance of daisy-like flowers throughout the summer and into the fall, providing a continuous show of color that enhances the beauty of any outdoor space.
Zinnias need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, full sunlight daily to perform their best.
Shop Zinnias Zinnias 4″ Pot $1.98Impatiens
Impatiens are the most popular shade annual in North Texas. Known for its profuse bright colored blooms, Impatiens are a tolerant of hot conditions and perform well in shady landscape areas. Available in a rainbow of colors and blooming from spring through fall these annuals will keep your yard, pot, or hanging basket full of color for a majority of the year.
Impatiens need 2 to 4 hours of morning sun per day, or filtered/dappled shade throughout the day.
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Impatiens in Fort Worth – Impatiens 4″ Pot $1.98
Caladiums
Caladiums bring tropical drama to any space with vibrant heart shaped leaves in red, pink, green, and white. For shaded patios and interiors, they prefer indirect light, well drained soil, and moisture. Protect from frost; plant tubers in spring for a lush, sculptural focal point indoors or out in spaces. Caladiums thrive best in partial shade to full shade.
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Caladiums 4″ Pot $3.88
Marigolds
Easy to grow, marigolds are a perfect addition to any garden. Not only do they add a fantastic splash of color to your garden, but they are amazing for drawing the attention of bees and other pollinators! Marigolds have a long bloom season, from spring to late summer or early fall, and are the least favorite flower to a lot of garden pests. Marigolds need at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, full sun every day to thrive and maximize their blooms.
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Marigolds 4″ Pot $1.98
Visit one of our two Fort Worth plant nursery locations, or call us for more information.
