Fresh Finds for 2025: New Homegrown Annuals We’re Loving
Every year we start planning what we’ll grow for the next season in July! We dig in to uncover the best and brightest new plants, scouring catalogs and visiting trial gardens, seeking out plants that stand out for their beauty, durability, and performance.
This year, we’re excited to introduce a selection of new, handpicked varieties that we know you’ll love.
Portulaca Seaglass Orange Shandy:
Meet the sun-loving, drought-tolerant Spiller or ground cover that brings a burst of juicy orange to any garden bed or container. Think summer sunshine on repeat.
Ageratum Monarch Magic:
Are you ready for flocks of monarch butterflies? Monarch Magic Ageratum lives up to its name- Butterflies just can’t resist this trailing Ageratum!
Angelonia Flare Black:
A true black flower is always a great choice! AngelFlare Black Angelonia is the first black Angelonia on the market, and you can be one of the first to grow it in your garden!
Coleus Flame Thrower Adobo Pink:
Bold, textured foliage in shades of pink and burgundy – this coleus is all about creating striking contrast in mixed plantings.
Scaevola Surdiva Pink:
Pink fan flowers with a touch of purple that spill gracefully over the edges of containers and hanging baskets, bringing heat and drought tolerance.
Begonia Dragon Wing Bronze Leaf Pink:
This classic favorite gets a bold update with bronze-tinted leaves and lush pink blooms that hold up beautifully in shade or partial sun.
Petunia Painted Love Purple:
Deep purple petals kissed with delicate white streaks – unique and eye-catching.
Petunia Ray Shadow:
Striking dark purple centers fade to creamy edges, creating a captivating, almost ethereal effect.
Mandevilla Bluephoria:
Imagine sky-blue flowers twining up a trellis, bringing a cool, calming vibe to any sunny spot. A rare and stunning addition to the mandevilla family.
Mandevilla Mauvelous:
Rich mauve blooms that climb and trail with ease, adding a touch of elegance to any space – from porch pots to garden fences.
Visit us at Bedner’s to discover these special selections that we’ve chosen for their resilience, unique colors, and ability to thrive in our region. Keep in mind that plant availability changes quickly in the month of May. If you have your heart set on something specific, give us a call before you make the trip to make sure it’s not already sold out.
The people of Bedner’s Farm & Greenhouse are here to inspire future plant people. We care about the vast benefits to our environment, health and quality of life, and would love to share it all with you. Ask if you have any questions on how to plant and care for your plants. We’d be thrilled to help.
Melanie has been with the family garden center business since 1999, gaining hands-on experience in nearly every aspect–from cashiering and greenhouse production to bookkeeping, perennial buying, marketing, and store management. Now serving as Finance and Marketing Director, she combines her expertise with a passion for growing the business. She and her husband, Russ, have loved seeing how plants, gardening, and beautiful landscapes bring joy to our community.
