Annual Seeds and Plants

Enhance Your Garden with Vibrant Annuals

Bring your outdoor space to life with beautiful annuals from Mission Hills Nursery. Our wide range of colorful flowers will add vibrancy to your garden, patio, or balcony. We offer both popular classics and unique varieties to match your personal style. Our extensive collection includes:

• Petunias
• Marigolds
• Impatiens
• Zinnias
• Snapdragons
• Pansies
• Begonias
• Sunflowers
• Cosmos
• Geraniums

Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us for special orders and rare varieties from our garden plant nursery in La Mesa, CA and beyond.

Annuals: The Key to a Vibrant, Ever-Changing Landscape

Annuals offer incredible versatility and beauty for your garden. Here's why you should consider adding these seasonal flowers to your outdoor space:

• Quick color and visual impact
• Blooms throughout the season
• Yearly opportunity to change your garden's look
• Great for container gardening and small spaces
• Fills gaps in perennial beds
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Our wide selection of annuals allows you to create beautiful displays that change with each season, keeping your garden fresh and exciting year after year. For a garden plant nursery in La Mesa, CA and beyond, give us a call!

Why Choose MHN

At MHN, we're dedicated to helping you create your dream garden. Here's why we're the go-to choice for annuals in San Diego:

• Rare and exotic plants available
• Convenient delivery services
• Special orders welcomed
• 30-day guarantee for 5-gallon plants or larger (with proper care)
• Founded by Kate Sessions, the Mother of Balboa Park
• Competitive prices with a 10% discount for veterans
• Over 115 years of combined experience
• Returns accepted within 7 days (with receipt)
• Spanish-speaking staff available
• Locally and family-owned business

Our rich history and dedication to quality ensure you'll get the best annuals and expert advice for your gardening needs.

Why Choose Annual Plants for Your Garden?

Annual plants are a fantastic way to bring instant beauty and color to your garden. These plants bloom for an entire season and die off after their flowering period, providing gardeners with an opportunity to change their garden look every year. Here are some reasons why you should consider adding annual plants to your garden:

• Quick color and visual impact: Annuals are fast growers, so they fill your garden with color quickly.
• Blooms throughout the season: Unlike perennials, which have a set blooming period, annuals continue to flower all season long.
• A yearly opportunity to change your garden’s look: Annuals allow you to experiment with new color combinations and garden designs every year.
• Great for container gardening and small spaces: Annuals thrive in containers, making them perfect for balconies, patios, and smaller gardens.
• Fills gaps in perennial beds: Annuals can be planted among perennials to provide color during the off-season.
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies: Many annuals are known for attracting pollinators, which can help support your garden’s overall health.

Our garden plant nursery in La Mesa, CA and beyond, offers a diverse range of annuals, including vibrant petunias, marigolds, zinnias, snapdragons, and more. These plants can quickly transform your garden into a lively, colorful haven.

Tips for Growing Healthy Annual Plants

At Mission Hills Nursery, we not only offer a variety of plants but also provide expert guidance on how to care for them. Here are some tips for growing healthy and vibrant annuals:

• Watering: Annual plants need consistent moisture. Water your plants deeply to encourage strong root growth, especially during hot summer months. Keep an eye on the soil moisture, and water when the top inch feels dry.
• Sunlight: Most annuals thrive in full sun, but some varieties prefer partial shade. Make sure to select plants based on your garden’s lighting conditions.
• Fertilization: To encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms, feed your annuals with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 2-4 weeks during the growing season.

Annual Plants for Sun and Shade

Mission Hills Nursery offers a wide variety of annuals suitable for both sunny and shady gardens. If you have a garden that gets plenty of sunlight, we recommend plants like petunias, marigolds, and zinnias, which love the sun and will reward you with vibrant flowers. For shaded areas, consider planting impatiens, begonias, or coleus, which thrive in lower light conditions.

Whether you're brightening up a sunny garden bed or adding color to a shaded corner, our garden plant nursery in La Mesa, CA and beyond has the perfect annual plants for your space.

Best Annuals for Container Gardening

Container gardening is an excellent way to enjoy the beauty of annuals even in small spaces. Our garden plant nursery in La Mesa, CA and beyond offers a selection of annuals that thrive in containers. Consider planting a mix of petunias, geraniums, and begonias in a hanging basket or patio container for a burst of color. Containers allow you to experiment with different plant combinations and are perfect for adding style to balconies, patios, and even doorsteps.

When planting in containers, be sure to choose high-quality potting mix and containers with drainage holes to avoid waterlogging. Keep your container plants well-watered, as they can dry out faster than those planted in the ground.

Annuals That Thrive in San Diego’s Climate

San Diego’s mild climate is perfect for growing annual plants year-round. In our garden plant nursery in La Mesa, CA and beyond, we carry annuals that are well-suited to our local climate, including heat-tolerant varieties like sunflowers, marigolds, and cosmos. These plants thrive in our warm temperatures and dry conditions, offering stunning color and beauty even in the hottest months.

Contact Us

Ready to add color to your outdoor space? Our knowledgeable staff can help you choose the perfect annuals for your garden. We offer guidance on plant selection and care tips to help your annuals thrive all season long.

Contact us today to explore our beautiful collection of annuals and bring your garden dreams to life.