Gardening Tips: Flowers that will Survive the Sun

Gardening is a continuous process, especially summer gardening when the harsh summer sun can be stressful for growth. Timing is important but you can start the process anytime, even in July! It is the month of scorching heat but it also gives the gardeners the chance of planting colorful flowers for this year. If you are serious enough about a little flower garden, let’s start today!

Gardening Tips: Flowers that will Survive the Sun

Summer gardening ideas for the hottest days of the season

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Multicolored Garden from Summer to Fall

Every garden will experience a period of draught, especially the ones started at summer. So, the plants that can adapt to dry areas should be in your summer gardening list. Many gardeners may avoid including Agapanthus or African Lily thinking it to be a moist-soil plant. However, it can survive dry spells once established. With thick, long leaves, white, blue, or purple flowers bloom from early summer to fall.

Many fruits do well in potted planters during the summer

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Pulsating Flowers Under Full Sun

Blanket flower or Gaillardia is one of the most colorful flowers that you can think of including in your summer garden. They can survive well in drought condition and love well drained soil. They will be better under full sun because otherwise they will become droopy from being too heavy. These flowers will bring bright colors like yellow, red, and rust to your garden from early summer to fall. They are also available in a lighter color like burgundy too.

Summer gardening – a mix of light and bright flowers.

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‘Butterflies’ with Little Maintenance

Another flower that is immune to draught and poor soil is Gaura. These flowers have long stem to hold high above the minimum foliage and look like butterflies whirling through your garden. If your summer garden is filled with too many vivid colors, these flowers in pink and white will relax the eyes. Some watering will help them bloom more generously from late spring to fall.

Fun with Repeat Flowering

If you want a flower plant that will repeat blooming throughout the summer, go for Phlomis. These pants will bloom little balls of flowers atop every pair of leaves along the flower stem. They will infuse your garden with cheerful yellow, pretty pink, and eye-catching lavender color. To make a bigger impact, plant them in a way so that numerous blooming flowers huddle in a place.

Summer gardening – color fest!

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Bursting Fun and Bloom in Summer

Balloon flower or Platycodon is another summer flower that tolerates dry spells and bursts with blooms just like the summer sun. These flowers can be popped open by pressing on the sides of the flower buds, increasing the fun of your kids. With very low maintenance, they bloom during the summer season.

Summer flower garden.

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These perennials are tolerant to dry spells and can be grown as healthy plants will little care and maintenance. July gardening does not have any definitive rules. Just let everything go its own way, keep close eyes on pests, and take precaution for diseases. Then, relax and enjoy your summer garden!