Central Florida offers an ideal environment for gardening enthusiasts to cultivate a vibrant array of flowers during spring. With plentiful sunshine, warm temperatures, and moderate rainfall, the region supports a diverse range of blooms, including some common to North Florida. Angelonia, or summer snapdragon, stands out for its beauty and ease of care, making it a favored choice for gardens and landscapes across the United States. Thriving in various soil types with minimal maintenance, Angelonia boasts long-lasting blooms, making it a perfect option for adding charm and color to outdoor spaces, whether planted in borders, containers, or mass displays. Gazania, known as the treasure flower or African daisy, is another popular pick for its attractive blooms and low maintenance requirements. Its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in different soil types make it suitable for xeriscaping and container gardening, producing bright and appealing flowers throughout the growing season.

Salvia, prized for its fragrant foliage and striking flowers, offers a wide range of colors and sizes, from compact dwarfs to taller varieties. Preferring full to partial sun and well-drained soil, Salvia is a favorite among gardeners for borders, mass plantings, and containers, attracting pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. Coleus, valued for its colorful foliage, comes in vibrant shades and patterns, thriving in partial shade and well-draining soil, making it suitable for containers and landscape beds. Torenia, known as the wishbone flower, adds a splash of color to shady areas with its unique blooms and adaptability to low light conditions. Finally, wax begonia, with its glossy leaves and pink or white flowers, prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, commonly used in bedding, containers, and garden borders for its year-round appeal. Click on the link to see what’s flowering in other parts of Florida!