I asked a question a couple of hours ago about roses and since the answer seems to be that I should wait till Fall to plant them...I thought I'd try other flowers. I live in Central California and it's hot (100+) temps right now but my house and yard are surrounded completely by huge trees. This blocks almost all of the heat but still allows it to be bright and sunny. I'm in zone 9. Does anybody know of flowers that could be planted right now and survive...I'm interested in annual bloomers. Thanks!
2007-06-28 18:02:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Any and all plants available at Walmart, Lowes, Homey-D can be planted now. These stores buy seasonal plants appropriate for immediate planting.
Zinnias, New Guinnea Impatiens, Gerbera Daisies, crysanthemums, impatiens, there are lots and lots. If you want roses, by all means get one (some) and plunk them in the ground.
Give the newly planted plants a nice drink of MiracleGro when you plant them to prevent shock.
have fun
2007-06-28 23:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heres a list of plants that would do well in "zone 9" :
House Plants
African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha)
African Violet (Saintpaulia)
Algerian Ivy
Alii TM Ficus
Amaryllis
Amate Schefflera
Amazon Alocasia
Anthurium
Areca Palm
Asparagus Fern
Azalea (houseplant)
Balfour Aralias
Bird of Paradise
Bird's Nest Fern
Bolivian Jew
Boston Fern
Bougainvillea
Bromeliad
Burgundy Rubber Plant
Button Fern
Cactus
Caladium (houseplant)
Calathea (Calathea species)
Camille Dieffenbachia
Cape Primrose
Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior)
Cattleya Orchid
Chenille Plant
China Doll
Chinese Evergreen
Chrysanthemum
Cineraria
Compacta Dracaena
Creeping Fig (houseplant)
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum)
Cymbidium Orchid
Daffodil
Dahlia (houseplant)
Dallas Fern
Dendrobium Orchid
Dieffenbachia
Dracaena
Dragon's Tongue
Earth Star
Easter Lily (Lilium longiflorum)
English Ivy
European Fan Palm
Exotica Compacta Dieffenbachia
False Aralia
Fern
Ficus
Fiddle-leaf Fig
Fiddle-leaf Philodendron
Fishtail Palm
Flame Violet
Flaming Sword
Florist Azalea
Freesia
Fuchsia
Gardenia
Gerbera Daisy
Gloxinia
Gold Dust Dracaena
Golden Pothos
Grape Ivy
Hawaiian Schefflera
Hawaiian Ti
Heart-Leaf Philodendron
Hibiscus (rosa-sinensis)
Homalomena
Hyacinth
Hybrid Lily
Hydrangea
Ivy
Janet Craig Dracaena
Japanese Aralia
Kalanchoe
Kentia Palm
Lady Palm
Lipstick Plant
Mandevilla
Marble Queen Pothos
Mauna Loa Spathiphyllum
Mauna Loa Supreme Spathiphyllum
Ming Aralias
Miniature Rose
Neanthe Bella Palm
Nephthytis
Norfolk Island Pine
Oncidium Orchid
Orchid
Palms
Peace Lily
Peperomia
Persian Violet
Phalaenopsis Orchid
Philodendron
Piggyback Plant
Pilea
Pleomele
Poinsettia
Polka Dot Plant
Ponytail Palm
Pothos
Prayer Plant
Primrose
Purple Velvet Plant
Pygmy Date Palm
Red Margin Dracaena
Rex Begonia
Ribbon Plant
Rieger Begonia
Sago Palm
Scartlet Star
Schefflera
Screwpine
Shamrock Plant
Snake Plant
Spider Plant
Spineless Yucca
Split-leaf Philodendron
Staghorn Fern
Stephanotis
Strawberry Geranium
Striped Blushing Bromeliad
Striped Corn Plant
Tahitian Bridal Veil
Thanksgiving or Christmas Cactus
Tillandsia
Tree Philodendron
Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia
Tulip
Urn Plant
Wallis Spathiphyllum
Wandering Jew
Warneckii Dracaena
Weeping Fig
White Fittonia
Yucca Cane Plant
Zebra Plant
Ornamental Shrubs
Althaea, Rose-of-Sharon
Bottlebrush
Butterfly Bush
Camellia Japonica
Camellia Sasanqua
Cherry Laurel
Coral Beauty Cotoneaster
Dwarf Burning Bush
Elaeagnus
Garden Hydrangea
Garden Hydrangea (Nikko Blue)
Gardenia
Gardenia (Mystery)
Glossy Abelia
Glossy Abelia
Golden Vicary Privet
Green Pittosporum
Jungle Flame Ixora
Loropetalum Chinense 'Rubrum'
Moonlight Scotch Broom
Oleander
Rainbow Leucothoe
Rock Cotoneaster
Saucer Magnolia
Sweet Olive
Sweet Viburnum
Tropical Hibiscus
Variegated Pittosporum
Variegated Privet
***some of these are and are not annuals, but you could search the name of the plant you're interested in to see for yourself if per. or ann.
2007-06-29 01:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by jamlynne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sunflowers and mums! I live in florida (and no, it doesn't rain where I am at), they can take the heat!
2007-06-29 01:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kathy H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋