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Plant Finder:
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This Plant finder helps find the best flowers but also includes a priceless flower planting guide.

Been looking hard for annuals for container gardening? I know it's not an easy task.

Find some great choices in our flower guides/plant care guides that will spruce up the front stoop, that patio garden or deck, or even that tired old porch railing.

These flower lists are compiled in alphabetical order for ease. Scroll through them all, or find a great choice and move on.

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Gazania (Gazania)

Grow up to 12 inches in height

Requires Full Sun
( Flowers won't bloom well unless they're drinched in Full Sun )

Blooms All Summer

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Bedding Geranium (Pelargonium)

Plant grows to 12 inches in height

Requires Full Sun

Blooms from Early Summer until Frost

Photo by Carl E. Lewis /Flickr

Impatiens (Busy Lizzie)

Plant grows 6-12 inches in height

( Pinch off dead blooms for continued flowering )

Needs Full Sun to Partial Shade

Blooms All Summer

Container Gardening Tip:

In most cases, you need not worry too much about the plant zone for your location. Most local nurseries and greenhouses will sell what does great in your local zone.

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