Question

Which of the following annuals can grow luxuriantly and produce flowers under high temperature?
(A) Zinnia
(B) Gaillardia
(C) Gomphrena
(D) Sweet william
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A) and (B) only.
• B. (B) and (D) only.
• C. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• D. (A) and (D) only.

Hint:

Annuals for hot weather:
Zinnia: Loves sun and heat, blooms all summer.
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower): Very heat and drought tolerant.
Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth): Thrives in heat, excellent for summer.
Sweet William: Prefers cooler conditions, usually spring/early summer blooming, not a high-heat performer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Sweet William (D) is a cool-season biennial that needs cold to flower, so it fails in summer heat.
Step 2: Any option containing (D) is eliminated, ruling out two of the four choices.
Step 3: Zinnia, Gaillardia and Gomphrena are all documented heat- and drought-tolerant summer annuals.
Step 4: The correct answer is (A), (B) and (C) only.