Superstars for Summer: Our Favorite Proven Winners to Plant Now

Looking to refresh your summer garden with vibrant, easy-care color that thrives all season long? At Redwood Nursery, we’ve handpicked a lineup of Proven Winners® annuals that are tried, tested, and beloved by gardeners across the country. Whether you’re designing containers, borders, or pollinator-friendly beds, these standouts offer unbeatable performance and nonstop blooms.

As a Certified Proven Winners Retailer, Redwood Nursery carries a full selection of these premium annuals—plus the Espoma® soils and fertilizers that help them thrive from planting day through the heat of summer.

🌸 Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum

The reigning queen of summer color, Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum is famous for her vigorous growth and waterfall-like blooms. She’s self-cleaning, meaning no deadheading needed, and her pink flowers just keep coming. Perfect for large containers, hanging baskets, and sunny garden beds.

Sun: Full sun
Habit: Mounded to trailing
Tip: Use Espoma Flower-tone® and Potting Mix to promote continuous blooms.

❄️ Diamond Frost® Euphorbia

Light and airy, Diamond Frost® adds a soft, cloudlike texture that pairs beautifully with bolder blooms. Its heat tolerance and low water needs make it a go-to for mixed containers and challenging spots.

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Habit: Mounded
Tip: Mix with bold colors like red or purple Calibrachoa for contrast.

🐝 Snow Princess® Lobularia

Looking for a pollinator magnet? Snow Princess® delivers mounds of fragrant white flowers that attract bees and butterflies all season. Unlike traditional alyssum, she thrives in summer’s heat and doesn’t fade.

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Habit: Mounding and spreading
Tip: Use Espoma Organic® Bio-tone Starter Plus when planting for healthy root development.

🌼 Superbells® Calibrachoa

A container gardener’s dream, Superbells® come in a wide range of vibrant hues and bloom prolifically without deadheading. Look for favorites like Superbells® Yellow Chiffon, Cherry Star, or Double Orchid at Redwood Nursery.

Sun: Full sun
Habit: Trailing
Tip: Feed every two weeks with Espoma Organic® Bloom! Liquid Fertilizer for best results.

🌿 Plant Like a Pro with Espoma®

To get the most from your Proven Winners plants, start with Espoma’s high-quality organic soils and fertilizers. These products support strong root systems, vibrant foliage, and abundant flowering without synthetic chemicals.

Espoma Potting Mix – Excellent for containers and hanging baskets
Flower-tone® – Long-lasting food for annuals and perennials
Bloom! Liquid Fertilizer – Easy-to-apply boost for continuous flowering

🐝 Don’t Forget to Plant a Pollinator!

All of these Proven Winners pair beautifully with pollinator-friendly perennials, native plants, and herbs. Ask us how to participate in Redwood Nursery’s Plant a Pollinator initiative—part of our commitment to sustainability and biodiversity.

📲 Shop Smarter with the Redwood App!

Planning your next planting day? Download the Redwood Nursery app here to check inventory, get seasonal advice, and join our Redwood Direct program for insider deals and expert tips delivered right to your phone.

Visit Redwood Nursery today to explore our top Proven Winners picks, get personalized advice, and take your summer garden from good to spectacular!

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