Moss Roses , also known by their botanical name Portulaca, are true sun lovers. They are low-growing plants, almost forming a mat. The flowers are fairly large and offer many bold colors. Plant them where they will get full sun and have well-drained soil. Here is an old-fashioned annual that continues to be popular and has been rejuvenated by new varieties.
Petunias offer large flowers and lots of colors.
They need well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. New varieties such as the Wave petunias need to be fertilized constantly to keep them in full bloom. Salvia There are a couple of types of salvia used as annuals in our climate. The standard, garden sage, Salvia splendens, offers large flowers in bold colors, typically red or purple. For a good blue, we also grow Salvia farinacea.