As soon as soil temperatures warm up, place seedlings in those bare spots with rich compost or humus and wait for the abundant blooms to emerge. Many annuals are prolific and hardy bloomers that will thrive if kept watered in free-draining soil. They multiply quickly in a blaze of colors including white, shocking pink and fire engine red. Impatiens prefer partial shade. Dally with the daisy, a tough, drought resistant flower of both perennial and annual lineage.
Daisies perform best in full sun.
Light requirements are full sun to partial shade. Just when the rest of the garden is blanching under the summer sun, the zinnia comes into its own, popping out in bright blossoms ranging from pink, orange, and yellow, to scarlet, white and bicolors. Various species display different petal shapes and range from 6 to 36 inches in height. Zinnias prefer full sun, dry air and heat. Hardy Bulbs Bulbs are perfect for the plant 'em and leave 'em crowd.