What is a good plant I can get now...

[friesianrider]

...that will be blooming until October or so? I was thinking mums, but we're in PA and I don't know anyone who has them yet. A friend of mine is selling their house, and I wanted to spruce up their landscaping a bit with some color. Only think is it will be listed next week so I need something that will be blooming for another month or two until they sell their house.

Any ideas?

[GOPisEvil]

1. Just off the top of my head...marigolds.

They're cheap, and should be in bloom all summer, I think.

[AmandaRuth]

2. Go to your local garden center or a very good nursery

You should see annuals in larger pot, like gallons or even bigger. They are more expensive, but will give you tons of bloom from now to October. There are many choices. I like Cosmos, Salpiglossis, and dahlias.

[lavenderdiva]

3. chrysanthemums? come in a variety of beautiful colors... n/t

[bettyellen]

4. annuals like impatiens or fushia in shade or zinnias and snapdragons...

or mums, for sun. when it cools down, pansies will be in nurseries bloom till late oct/ nov.