What Are the Fastest Growing Flowers in Florida?

Snapdragons are fast-growing flowers in Florida.

Dubbed the Sunshine State to popularize its tourist industry, Florida has mild and sunny winters, and hot and humid summers. Flowers that are naturally fast growers do particularly well in Florida's climate.

Florida's Climate

Florida has some variation in climate throughout the state, but for the most part, it has warm to hot summer temperatures, mild winters and a higher rainfall than most of the U.S. The heat and humidity create ideal conditions for many fast-growing flower varieties.

Flowers in Florida

Annuals do especially well in Florida, and many will bloom throughout the winter months. In warmer regions of the state, many perennials behave like annuals and need to be re-planted annually with new, vigorous, insect- and disease-free plants.

Naturally Rapid Growers

Naturally fast-growing flowers will grow particularly fast in Florida's climate. Such fast-growing annuals, include snapdragons, cosmos, sunflowers, marigolds and nasturtiums. Fast-growing perennials include periwinkle, verbana, geranium and coneflower.

References

• Floridata: Fast Growing Plants
• University of Florida Extension: Annual Flowers for Florida
• The Florida State University: Florida Climate
• Florida Plants: Perennials in Florida