Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty Mix' 23W38 Pot Marigold BX- (Calendula) Pot Marigold, Mature plant size: 1-2ft, MIX, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 121 DAYS (Baker). Planted in 2023.

Baker Creek: Annual. Lovely flowers up to 4" in colors of orange, apricot, yellow, peach, and cream. An historic heirloom garden plant that was known as "Pot Marigold." These make a colorful addition to any garden!

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I love calendulas - only had a few growing this year, definitely will plant more next year!

Weedwhacker said: I love calendulas - only had a few growing this year, definitely will plant more next year!

When I lived in Dearborn many years ago, I used to start over 20 flats of annuals every year. Lots of calendula:) Some 25 years ago I moved to the country and focused on growing perennials, shrubs and trees. Many years the only annuals I grew were tomatoes. This year I built a few new garden beds and rekindled my interest in annuals. Next year I plan to grow even more:)

The birds love sunflowers. Autumn Beauty sunflower from this year...

There is something to be said for daisy. Simple, fresh and always welcome in my garden.

But, over the years the decendents of the original one populated to the point of overwhelming.

That mass of daisies is absolutely charming to me.

So many wild daisies here that I can't bring myself to plant any on purpose... although there are also a lot of black-eyed susans, and I still plant Rudbeckia .

Then, one year I broadcast 3 packets of Lupine seeds, mixed colors. The seeds dropped between the perennial plants in the wood chips.
For us, zone 4b, it is a bi-annual, so in late Spring early Summer of year 2, it was a laugh out loud moment every time I strolled through the flower garden.

Beautiful pic, Kathy! I wouldn't mind seeing that for a month on a calendar!

I'd love to see that too for a month of color!

I agree !
I still smile when look at the pictures.
The nice thing about lupine are the vibrant colors the breeders are coming up with.

First time growing this...

Chrysanthemum coronarium 23W30 Garland Mum BX- (Asian) Garland Mum, Mature plant size: 2-3ft., YELLOW, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Month -, In Garden Bed BX for 67 DAYS (Victory). Planted in 2023.

Family Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee). Heirloom.

Victory Seeds: Garland Daisies prefer locations that receive full sun, in either dry or moist areas. They will grow twenty-four to thirty-six inches in height, and bloom from summer into the fall. Their blossoms are yellow in color. Each packet contains 0.25 gram, which is approximately 150 seeds.

aka Tung ho is a true chrysanthemum, similar to the varieties commonly grown as ornamental garden plants. Although chrysanthemums originated in the Mediterranean, it is only in Asia that they are used as a vegetable. Edible chrysanthemums are particularly popular in Japan and China.

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katesflowers said: Then, one year I broadcast 3 packets of Lupine seeds, mixed colors. The seeds dropped between the perennial plants in the wood chips.
For us, zone 4b, it is a bi-annual, so in late Spring early Summer of year 2, it was a laugh out loud moment every time I strolled through the flower garden.

Lupines are flowers from my childhood. They were growing everywhere like weeds. Couple years ago I was trying to start them at home and failed. Might be a good idea just spread them in soil.

Some of my favorite annuals
from last year
Cosmos





Zinnia



Indian Peace pipe Nicotiana

Papaver somniferum 'Gatterman' 23W30 Poppy s1- (SSE) Opium Poppy, Mature plant size: 3ft., PINK, double, USDA Hardiness Zone HA, Michigan Bloom Week ISO WW29, In Garden Bed s1 for 135 DAYS (SSE). Planted in 2023.

SSE: Gatterman Heirloom Poppy (Papaver somniferum) Stunning...striking...splendid—superlatives abound when describing these dark-pink "chrysanthemum"-type flowers. Plants reach 2.5' tall, mature early- to mid-season, and readily self-seed. Brought to the United States from Germany by the Gatterman family in the 1800s, these poppies can stand alone or blend seamlessly into a vibrant mixed border. 80 days to bloom.

2023 note: looks red to me...

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