Julie's Must Haves

Thrivers

Resilient Beauty, Grown to Last

At Witten Farm, we believe only the finest flowers deserve the title of “Thrivers.” These exceptional blooms are designed to flourish from spring to fall, showcasing vibrant colors that will elevate your outdoor spaces all season long. With a resilience against heat and drought, our flowers have been a reliable staple in our gardens for years, consistently impressing with their beauty and endurance. 

Bring these stunning varieties home, and watch as they transform your garden into a colorful oasis that will delight you every day!

Julie Witten

Julie

Break Free from Pots: Dig into Your Garden

Container gardening is a fantastic way to express your creativity, but don’t underestimate the power of planting flowers directly in your garden beds! By incorporating blooms into your landscape, you can create a stunning visual impact that enhances your home’s curb appeal and leaves a lasting impression on passersby.

While the initial care may require more attention—daily watering for the first couple of weeks as the roots establish themselves—once your plants are settled in, the upkeep is significantly easier, typically only needing watering once a week. I adore my container arrangements, but I strongly encourage you to embrace both methods for a truly vibrant and flourishing garden. Explore the joy of planting in the ground, and watch your outdoor space come alive with color!

 

Tip from Julie:

You don’t need to be an expert gardener to create a stunning garden! Much of gardening is about experimentation and learning from your experiences. I often hear from customers who say they have a “black thumb,” but trust me—I’ve likely lost more plants than many! That’s all part of the journey. Don’t shy away from trying new things; it’s how you develop your skills as a gardener. I’m still discovering new tips and tricks every day, and that’s what makes gardening so fulfilling! So get out there, have fun, and let your garden thrive!

Ohio Thrivers

Must Have- Angelonia
Angelonia
Deer resistant
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habit: Upright; one variety is trailing
Care: Normal Water
Height: 18-24”
Best Uses: containers, window boxes, and landscapes
Begonia
Begonias
Dragon Wing, Non-Stop, Rex, Trailing, Solenia (1st sun begonia).
Sun Requirements: Shade/Part Shade
Plant Habit: Upright
Care: Less Water
Height: 8-12”
Best Uses: containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets, Dragon Wing great for landscapes
Must Have- Thyme
Thyme
Pink Chintz and Woolly
Sun Requirements:Full sun/Part sun
Plant Habit: spreading, trailing
Care: Normal Water
Uses: Rock gardens, Ground Cover
Must Have- Lantana
Lantana
Loves the HEAT!
Pollinator
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habits: Mounding/Trailing
Care: Normal Water-When this plant wilts water immediately
Height:12-16”
*Deer Resistant*
Must Have- Vinca
Vinca
Never Ending Bloom
Great for Full Sun
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habits: Trailing- 12-18”
Care: Less Water
Height: 10”
*Deer Resistant*
Available in Flats _____ Series, 4’______, 4’_____Training Series. Suggestive use, plant in the ground, containers and hanging baskets.
Must Have- Zinnia
Zinnia
Deer resistant, Pollinator
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habit: Mounded; Upright
Care: Normal Water
Height: 8-12”
Best Uses: Create a beautiful landscape and dry arrangements.
Must Have- Coleus
Coleus
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Shade—Check Plant tag 90% are both.
Plant Habit: Upright
Care: Normal Water/Easy Care
Height: 6-18”
Best Uses: Great for a Thriller or Filler in a container combination, hanging basket, window boxes, and landscape
Must Have- Bubblegum
Bubblegum
Supertunia Vista Series (Bubblegum is an absolute showstopper).
Pollinator (Attract Butterflies); #1 for Container Gardens.
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habit: Mounding; Spreading
Care: Normal Water/Great performer when you fertilizer/Trim if desired.
Height: Upright-18”, Trailing 12-24”
Best Uses: Great for a Filler in a container combination, window boxes, hanging baskets, retaining walls, and landscapes.
Must Have- Salvia
Victoria Blue Salvia
Pollinator
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habit: Upright
Care: Normal Water
Height: 18-24”
Best Uses: Thriller in a container combination, window boxes, and landscape
Mystic Spires Salvia
Mystic Spires Blue’ Salvia
Pollinator (Attract Hummingbirds & Butterflies)
A stand-out in your garden or container.
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habits: Upright/Spreading
Care: Normal Water
Height: 6-24”
Best Uses: Fantastic for mixed beds, landscapes & making dry arrangements. *Deer Resistant*
Euphorbia
Euphorbia
Diamond Frost/Breathless Blush: Deer resistant;
Amazing Plant, Great Airy Feeling-White & Pink, Very Hardy; Looks good until November!
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habit: Upright
Care: Normal Water
Height: 16-20”
Best Uses: Great Filler for a container combination, window boxes, hanging baskets and landscape.
Lobularia
Lobularia
(Alyssum); Deer resistant
Pollinator (Attracts butterflies)
Very fragrant
Very Hardy!
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habit: Trailing
Care: Normal Water
Height: 12-24”
Best Uses: Great for a Spiller in container combination, hanging basket, window boxes, and landscape.
Gomphrena
Gomphrena
Very Vigorous
Stream-Great Varieties-Looks Great until Frost Easy Breeze & Stream Series
Gomphrena, Ping Pong Series-
Pollinator (Attracts Butterflies)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun/Part Sun
Plant Habit: Mounded
Care: Normal Water
Height: 8-12”
Best Uses: Great for landscape and as dried flowers
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