In the scorching summer, colorful and aromatic flowers are a treat to the eyes and soul. There are a variety of plants you can adorn your garden with. Some offer a vibrant color range while others come with a sweet fragrance and ornamental value. Browse through the list below and select which ones you would love to have in your garden.
• 10 Summer Flowering Plants to Grow
Here are a few summer flowers and foliage plants to grow as the hotter months begin to set in. These plants are known for their low maintenance requirements and their hardiness in harsh summer weather.
1. Portulaca Plants
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It is a low-growing, ground cover type low-maintenance plant. Bright and stunning it is also known as Portulaca grandiflora. These summer flowering plants love maximum sunlight and are drought-tolerant.
Portulaca does not require timely watering because the cylindrical foliage of the flower retains water. These are available in various colors pink, red, orange, yellow, lavender, cream, and white.
2. Sunflower
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Sunflowers are the easiest-growing summer flowers. They come in a variety of sizes. Right from dwarf to tall. They are available in various shades of yellow, red, and orange.
Apart from a variety of colors, the garden flowers also come in numerous types of petal counts. These are also some of the best summer flowers to grow as they attract birds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. This helps ensure a bustling summer garden!
3. Zinnia
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When compared to the other species of summer flowers, Zinnia is the most sustainable species. In the embryonic stage, these flowers require watering every morning but as they grow they do not need frequent watering.
This makes them drought-tolerant and summer-friendly. Plant these colorful plants in your garden to add a fresh splash of color and vibrancy to your otherwise green quilt!
4. Canna Lily
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Resembling the Iris, Canna Lilies are low-maintenance and easy-to-grow plants. The flower colors vary from green to bronze.
These summer flowering plants thrive in ample heat, which ensures that they can be easily grown during the summer months.
5. Peet Bhringraj
This foliage plant is also a moisture-loving herb. It can be easily grown in soil full of moisture. The tiny white color floral heads appear like tiny drops of snow and beautify your garden - like a small oasis full of snow in the dead of summer.
6. Indian Sorrel
Indian Sorrel is also known as Changeri. Best grown summer flowering plants, its beautiful pink flowers add a refreshing hue to the garden.
7. Gazania
These summer flowering plants need minimal care and look the prettiest. The Gazania flowers close at night. They handle the drought conditions extremely well.
So, even if you forget to water them, these stunning summer flowers will still blossom and thrive!
8. Double Oleander
This easy-growing, low-maintenance plant bears flat petals and pink-colored flowers. Plush with fragrance the flowers are also available in red, yellow, white, and salmon. Double Oleanders are very attractive and do not like the cold weather.
10. Celosia or the Cockscomb
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The brilliant red Celosia summer flowers make for unusual borders and edging. These are also used to beautify the bouquets. Both fresh and dried variants can be used for the same. Like others, these plants also grow the best in the warm climate.
10. Kochia
This is an annual herb and is also known as the burning bush or fireweed. It is drought-resistant and is also renowned as an ornamental plant owing to its bright red color.
