The Marina del Rey Garden Center is fully stocked with bedding plants and new deliveries arrive weekly.

Primroses (above) are available in a variety of colors. Though a perennial, many gardeners treat them as annuals. Either way, this hardy plant can give your garden a splash of dynamic color in winter and early to mid spring!

Violas (below, with a few petunias) are another wonderful little plant with a variety of colorful blooms. These delicate-looking delights are great for flower beds and container planting.

Columbine (below) come in colors that include yellow and lavender/magenta. This perennial has a fairylike, woodland quality with its lacy foliage and beautifully posed flowers.

Geraniums (below) come in a variety of colors and enjoy full sun.