Annuals vs. Perennials

"a man can do all things if he will"     
     -- Leone Battista Alberti(1404-72) [?]

Annuals Perennials
Notes
Pros
  • Long flowering season
  • easy to care for
  • Showy
  • Easy to Buy (Large Variety)
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  • diversity (of shapes, colors, and sizes)
  • heights are more variable
  • need little care once established
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Cons
  • Must be replanted each year
  • Require regular watering
  • continuos deadheading may be needed
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  • short blooming season
  • not as vivid as annuals
  • may take a few seasons to reach maturity.
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Conclusions
Mix and match. start with Mostly Annulas and slowly add in Perinnieals as you find ones that you like and fit in with your space.
References
Books
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© 2008 Mark Fowle mark@tsal.com