More plants for Southern gardens

A long-time favorite in Southern gardens, Lantana thrives in hot, sunny weather and attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. Upright varieties provide height in containers and landscape beds, while trailing types perform well as a ground cover or in baskets.

Sunbelt grows several different varieties of the ever-popular yellow Lantana, and our 4.3" Bandana® series also includes vivid colors like Cherry, Pink, Red and Rose. The Landmark™ series is available in our 1-gallon Plants that Work® program while our hardy varieties are available in 5.5" perennial pots. Lantana POP is available and we have a video for more information.

SunPatiens® is a disease resistant, low-maintenance plant for both sunny and shady areas, perfect for replacing common impatiens. A cross between a New Guinea impatiens (big flowers, likes shade) and a wild impatiens (tough, likes sun), SunPatiens can thrive in hot, sunny weather if regularly watered. Another advantage over common impatiens is size; SunPatiens grow fast and large, so fewer plants are needed to fill a garden bed.

A part of our 1-gallon Plants that Work® program, SunPatiens is available in six compact varieties (Blush Pink, Coral, Lilac, Magenta, Orange, and White) and two spreading varieties (Carmine Red and White). POP is available and we have a video for more info.

Mezoo Trailing Red (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis) is a thick-leaved succulent that is super easy to grow. Perfectly suited as a "spiller" in mixed baskets and containers, Mezoo has attractive foliage and small but showy red flowers. It also works well as a ground cover.

Sunbelt offers Mezoo in quart 8-packs or hanging baskets. POP is available for bench and endcap displays, and we have a video for sharing!

Ramblin'™ Petunias solve the center "bald spot" issue found in other spreading varieties because they flower all over! Like other petunias, Ramblin' needs to be fed and it benefits from occasional deadheading.

Six colors are available in 4.3" branded Ramblin' containers: Burgandy Chrome, Lavender, Neon Rose, Nu Blue, Pink, Red, Sugar Plum, and White. Three different color mixes are available in branded gallon containers. POP is available, and see our video for more info.

Southern favorites for spring

Gerbera daisies add striking color to the landscape, and they are excellent for cutting gardens. Gerberas like plenty of sun, food and consistent water levels, with each plant producing up to 5 large, blooms at a time.  

The Jaguar™ series is an early bloomer that can take cooler temps. In Southern zones, Gerberas are great for garden beds and may overwinter. For more info, see our Gerbera video. POP is available for bench and endcap displays.

Geranium Calliope™, perhaps the best-ever geranium series, has been improved by the addition of new colors! In addition to the popular Dark Red variety, we also have Lavender Rose and Hot Pink.

Calliope out-performs other geraniums because of its unique genetics. A cross between an ivy type for baskets and a zonal for garden beds, Calliope is easy to grow, will flower repeatedly all summer, and can go anywhere in the garden –  beds, containers or baskets. All they need is an occasional deadheading for maximum color. For more info, see our video. Don't forget to order POP for bench and endcap displays!

Especially suited for Southern climates, Vinca Cora® has proven to be the best variety for planting in hot, sunny locations. Cora has an upright habit, which is ideal for patio containers and flowerbeds. A full color range compliments the great garden show.

A tip when planting Cora is to mulch around the base of the plants to keep moisture in and to prevent soil from splashing on the plant's stems – an inch or two of any compost will work. For more info, see our video on Vinca Cora. POP is available for bench or endcap displays.