23 Easy-to-Grow Summer Flowers to Plant in Your Garden
Plant these colorful blooms in your garden this summer.
Sure, summer can be hot and muggy, but that doesn't mean your garden has to look drab and wilted. Many summer flowers are perfectly suited to the soaring temperatures, and they're easy to grow, too. Whether you plant in garden beds, containers, or window boxes, adding flowers to your landscape attracts pollinators such as hummingbirds, creates instant curb appeal, and will make you happy every time you pull into your driveway or sit on your balcony.
You should include both annuals (plants that grow for one season) and perennials (plants come back for many years) in your garden for season-long color. When shopping, read the plant tag or description so you know what you're buying, and then give it the right conditions. For example, full sun plants need six or more hours per day, while part sun is considered about half that. Shade plants require no direct sunlight or only a little morning sun.
With perennials, make sure to choose those in your USDA Hardiness zone (find yours here). And if you’ve planted in containers, check pots daily during dry spells, especially as the plant gets bigger and uses more water. Containers, especially porous materials such as clay or ceramic, dry out more quickly than plastic, so there may be times you'll need to water more than once a day during the height of the summer.
Ahead, our favorite annuals and perennial summer flowers for show-stopping color all growing season:
Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
Kelly Allen is the current Associate Editor at House Beautiful, where she covers design, pop culture, and travel for digital and the print magazine. She’s been with the team for nearly three years, attending industry events and covering a range of topics. When she’s not watching every new TV show and movie, she’s browsing vintage home stores, admiring hotel interiors, and wandering around New York City. She previously worked for Delish and Cosmopolitan. Follow her on Instagram.
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