Best Annuals for Your 2025 Garden – Handpicked by The Dees’ Nursery!
If you’re planning your garden in Oceanside, NY this spring, you’ll want to plant annuals that bloom beautifully and thrive in our local Long Island climate. At The Dees’ Nursery, we’ve curated our Top 5 Annual Flowers for 2025 — perfect for full-sun beds, shady corners, hanging baskets, and containers.
1. Zinnias – Long-Lasting & Pollinator-Friendly
Why we love them:
Zinnias are one of the most vibrant, heat-tolerant annuals you can grow in New York. They bloom continuously, attract butterflies, and come in bold colors like red, pink, orange, and gold.
Ideal for: Full-sun gardens, borders, and cutting gardens
Pro Tip: Deadhead spent flowers to keep new blooms coming all season.
2. Marigolds – Pest-Repelling Garden Heroes
Why we love them:
Marigolds do double-duty: they add rich gold and orange hues to your garden and naturally deter pests. They’re great for flower beds and vegetable gardens alike.
Ideal for: Garden borders, companion planting with veggies
Pro Tip: Plant French marigolds for compact areas and African types for larger blooms.
3. Petunias – Endless Color for Containers & Baskets
Why we love them:
Few flowers match the non-stop color of petunias. They’re easy to grow and thrive in Oceanside’s coastal sun. Great for adding quick curb appeal to porches and patios.
Ideal for: Hanging baskets, window boxes, sun-filled containers
Pro Tip: Use slow-release fertilizer for continuous blooms all summer.
4. Lantana – Tough, Drought-Tolerant & Butterfly-Loving
Why we love them:
Lantana thrives in heat and sandy soil — a perfect match for our area. With clusters of multicolor blooms, it attracts butterflies and adds tropical charm to any garden.
Ideal for: Full-sun beds, rock gardens, and coastal planters
Pro Tip: Let soil dry between waterings — lantana doesn’t like wet feet!
5. Impatiens – Reliable Color in the Shade
Why we love them:
If you have shady spaces, impatiens bring vibrant color where most other flowers won’t grow. Choose classic bedding impatiens or New Guinea varieties for bigger blooms.
Ideal for: North-facing beds, shade gardens, under trees
Pro Tip: Keep soil evenly moist, and mulch to help retain moisture.
Shop These Top Annuals In-Store Now!
All five of these annual flowers are in stock and ready to plant at The Dees’ Nursery in Oceanside, NY. Stop in today and let our garden experts help you create a thriving, colorful space that lasts all season.
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