Super Summer Color Starts Here

When summer settles into Annapolis, your garden needs plants that can keep the color coming through heat, humidity, and long sunny days. That is where Proven Winners annuals and flowering shrubs shine. With strong garden performance, bold blooms, and dependable summer color, they make it easier to keep containers, garden beds, patios, and front entrances looking fresh all season long.

For instant color, start with summer annuals. Supertunia® petunias are a favorite for a reason. They bloom heavily, trail beautifully from hanging baskets and containers, and bring nonstop color with very little fuss. Pair them with Superbells® calibrachoa, which offer masses of small, petunia-like flowers that spill over the edges of pots, window boxes, and mixed planters. Together, they create a full, polished look that works beautifully on porches, patios, and sunny garden borders.

For gardeners who want heat-loving color that also attracts pollinators, lantana, Superbena® verbena, and salvia are excellent choices. Lantana thrives in hot, sunny locations and brings clusters of cheerful blooms that butterflies love. Verbena adds a softer, trailing texture and blends easily with other annuals in containers. Salvia brings upright color and movement, along with strong appeal for hummingbirds and bees. These plants are especially useful in summer combinations because they continue performing when spring flowers begin to fade.

Shrubs can also play a major role in Super Summer Color. Hydrangeas bring big, showy blooms to the summer landscape, whether you love classic blue and pink tones, bright whites, or rich seasonal color changes. Other flowering shrubs can add structure, height, and long-lasting beauty to foundation plantings, mixed borders, and outdoor living spaces. When you combine annuals for instant impact with shrubs for lasting structure, your landscape feels fuller, more intentional, and easier to enjoy.

The key to summer success is choosing the right plant for the right spot. Most flowering annuals need plenty of sun, regular watering, and consistent feeding to keep blooming at their best. Containers may need more frequent watering during hot weather, especially in sunny locations. A fresh layer of mulch around shrubs and garden beds can also help protect roots and conserve moisture.

Stop by Bru-Mar Gardens to explore our Proven Winners selections and find the right mix of annuals and shrubs for your summer garden. Our team can help you choose plants for containers, sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and colorful landscape updates.

App-Only Super Summer Deal

Download the Bru-Mar Gardens app and use promo code supersummer to get a free Supertunia®, Superbells®, or Superbena®. This is an app-only offer, so be sure to check the app for details and availability.

FAQ

What are the best Proven Winners annuals for summer color?
Supertunia® petunias, Superbells® calibrachoa, Superbena® verbena, lantana, and salvia are excellent choices for bright, heat-tolerant summer color.

Can I use these plants in containers?
Yes. Petunias, calibrachoa, verbena, lantana, and salvia all work well in containers, hanging baskets, and mixed planters.

How do I keep summer annuals blooming?
Give them the right amount of sun, water regularly, feed consistently, and choose varieties known for strong summer performance.

Where can I find the Super Summer promotion?
The free Supertunia®, Superbells®, or Superbena® offer is available through the Bru-Mar Gardens app using promo code supersummer.