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Explore the Proven Winners® Ultimate Plant Guides

Get expert planting, care and design advice for popular annuals, perennials and shrubs 

Looking for detailed information on growing your favorite plants? Explore our complete collection of Proven Winners® plant guides. From hydrangeas and roses to perennials, annuals, and container favorites, each guide is packed with expert tips on planting, care, and design ideas.

LEARN TO GROW THESE GARDENER FAVORITES

Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)

Catmint

Catmint (Nepeta)

Heuchera

Heuchera (Coral Bells)

OTHER POPULAR PLANT GUIDES

Looking for even more favorites? Explore these guides for growing tips, care instructions, and design ideas to help you get the most out of your garden.

Shrubs

Perennials

Annuals

CONTAINER GARDENING PLANT GUIDES

Hibiscus growing in a patio container

Container growing is one of the most popular ways to enjoy Proven Winners® plants. These guides will show you exactly how to succeed with favorites in pots and baskets:

HOW TO VIDEOS: GET EXPERT GUIDANCE 

Our trusted gardening experts share their best advice for growing Proven Winners® plants. Watch these videos for step-by-step guidance on how to get the most from favorites like hydrangeas and Superbells®

PLANT GUIDES BY SEASON

Not sure where to start? Explore our plant guides grouped by season for year-round beauty and gardening advice.

Spring Favorites

  • Lobelia
    Cool-season annual with vibrant early color.
  • Lilacs
    Iconic spring shrub with fragrant blooms.
  • Amsonia
    Late-spring perennial with starry blue flowers.
  • Loropetalum
    Spring-blooming shrub with colorful foliage.

Summer Showstoppers

  • Coleus
    Bold foliage color all season, sun or shade.
  • Shasta Daisy
    Classic perennial with cheerful summer blooms.
  • Salvia
    Heat-loving perennial that flowers all summer.
  • Lantana
    Colorful, pollinator-friendly blooms in the hottest months.

Fall & Winter Highlights

  • Boxwood
    Great for evergreen structure and winter interest.
  • Sedum
    Late-season perennial with bold flower clusters.
  • Ornamental Grasses
    Add movement, texture, and fall/winter appeal.
  • Red Twig Dogwood
    Striking red stems for vibrant winter color.

HOUSEPLANT GUIDES

Looking to grow indoors? Our leafjoy® houseplants bring Proven Winners® quality inside. These guides highlight some of the most popular indoor plants and share how to care for them in any space.

Alocasia Houseplant

Alocasia
Striking foliage plant with bold, tropical leaves.

Ficus Houseplant

Ficus
A timeless favorite for adding structure indoors.

Pothos Houseplant

Pothos
Easy-care trailing plant, great for shelves and hanging baskets.

HOW TO USE THESE GUIDES & NEXT STEPS

Our plant guides are designed to give you everything you need to succeed with Proven Winners® plants. Each one includes:

  • Planting tips — choosing the right location, soil, and timing.
  • Care instructions — watering, fertilizing, and pruning made simple.
  • Design ideas — inspiration for containers and landscapes.
  • Seasonal advice — when to plant and how to keep them looking their best.

After exploring the guides, take the next step toward a more beautiful garden:

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