If you’re dreaming of a garden that stays vibrant from early summer straight through fall, the time to plan is now. The secret to nonstop color isn’t planting more—it’s planting smarter. Choosing high-performance varieties like Proven Winners® ensures your garden can handle heat, humidity, and changing conditions while continuing to bloom.

At Nunan’s Garden Center, we don’t just carry Proven Winners—we grow them. With over 100,000 Proven Winners annuals grown and sold each season, you can count on a fresh, locally grown selection that’s ready to thrive in your garden.

Top Proven Winners Picks for Summer Color

1. Supertunia® Petunias

A staple for nonstop blooms, Supertunias are vigorous, self-cleaning, and perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and landscape beds. Varieties like Supertunia Vista® Bubblegum deliver bold, spreading color with minimal maintenance.

2. Superbena® Verbena

Superbenas are built for summer performance. They tolerate heat and humidity while continuing to bloom heavily. These are excellent for spreading color in garden beds or spilling over containers, with pollinator-friendly blooms all season long.

3. Superbells® Calibrachoa

Ideal for containers and window boxes, Superbells produce a constant stream of small, petunia-like flowers. They’re low-maintenance and hold up well in the heat, making them a reliable choice for bright summer displays.

4. Proven Accents® Sweet Potato Vine

Add contrast and texture with bold foliage. Sweet potato vine brings vibrant chartreuse or deep purple tones that complement flowering plants and help containers look full and finished.

5. Luscious® Lantana

For sunny, hot spots, lantana is one of the toughest performers. It produces clusters of bright blooms that attract butterflies and keep going through even the hottest days of summer.

6. Rockin’® Salvia

Looking to add height and structure? Rockin’ salvias deliver vertical interest and continuous blooms while also attracting hummingbirds and pollinators.

7. ColorChoice® Shrubs

For long-term structure and color, shrubs like Limelight Prime® Hydrangea or Double Play® Doozie® Spirea provide dependable performance year after year.

Tips for Success

• Plant early: Give roots time to establish before peak heat arrives
• Feed regularly: Use a quality fertilizer like Espoma or Proven Winners Water Soluble Plant Food
• Water consistently: Especially important for containers
• Prioritize sun: Most Proven Winners annuals perform best in full sun

With the right mix of Proven Winners plants—and a strong foundation from locally grown selections at Nunan’s—you can create a garden that stays full, colorful, and thriving all summer long.

FAQ

Why choose Proven Winners plants from Nunan’s?
Because they’re locally grown and selected for performance, you’re getting plants that are already adapted to succeed in our region.

What are Superbenas best used for?
They’re excellent for spreading ground cover, mixed containers, and sunny beds where you want consistent, durable color.

Do these plants require a lot of maintenance?
No—many Proven Winners annuals are self-cleaning and bred for continuous blooming with minimal effort.

How often should I fertilize?
For best results, feed every 1–2 weeks with a water-soluble fertilizer or use a slow-release option at planting.

For the best selection of Proven Winners plants and everything you need for a season full of color, visit Nunan’s Garden Center.
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