FLOWERS
19 Beautiful Flowers That Bloom During Summer Season
Spring comes, it is the time for all flowers to display their beauty in the wind. But, there are still a lot of other flower species that also bring colorful and bright blooms in the harsh sunshine of summer days. If you want to bring the breath of brilliant summer into your garden design, the following flowers below are great options.
The hot weather with the temperature rising makes most gardeners find it rather tiring to work. So, growing these stunning flowers in the garden will provide several benefits like regulating the air, reducing the temperature, giving psychological comfort, and human health.
1 Marigold
Often grown in vegetable gardens to keep off pests, French Marigolds are well-known to gardeners. They love warm weather and bloom continuously from spring until the first frost. They are easily grown from seeds, but the seeds collected from hybrids may not give the expected results. Use them as bedding plants in sunny areas. Regular watering is a must.
2 Rudbeckia
This is a wildflower that earned a rightful place in our gardens of its large flowers and profuse flowering habit. The contrast between the bright yellow petals and the brownish-black center disc makes these large, showy flowers all the more striking.
3 Hydrangeas
A profusion of long-lasting blooms starting from spring. The large flower heads keep coming all through summer and continue to adorn the plants long after the blooming season is over. They are propagated from cuttings, and they should be sited carefully taking into consideration the amount of sun and water they would receive. They prefer morning sun and afternoon shade in places with very warm summers but can take full sun for most of the day in cooler regions.
4 Dahlia
Although dahlias are perennials in warmer areas, reliably coming up from the ground in spring, they have to be started afresh from tubers in most parts of the United States.
5 Petunia
They grow as annuals and have one of the longest flowering seasons, right from mid-spring to late fall.
6 Bee Balm
This North American native blooms from early summer to fall, producing whorls of tubular flowers around the tip of each branch. It can be planted in fall as well as in early spring. Choose a location with rich, well-draining soil. It does well in full sun as well as in part shade and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. The flowers and leaves can be used to make herbal tea.
7 Aster
Asters can be started from seeds, but purchasing young plants is the best option. Plant them out in spring for summer blooming that usually extends to fall. They do well in both full sun and partial sun, but they can’t stand too much heat. Rich and moist soil with good drainage bring out the best in these beauties.
8 Yarrow
They can add color and variety to your summer garden with its long blooming season. Its leaves also are an asset, not to mention the medicinal value of the herb. Grow in full sun, but make sure that it stays within limits. The flat-topped flower heads look good in flower arrangements, so keep cutting them off to reduce self-seeding.
9 Catmint
The bluish-purple flowers are tiny, but they are borne in abundance on long, slender, terminal flower spikes that stand above the silver-gray leaves. The flowering period is quite long, starting from mid-spring to fall. The plants are drought resistant and do well in both full sun and partial shade.
10 Purple Coneflower
Flowering all through summer and into fall, its flowers can be harvested for making herbal tea. In fact, all parts of the plant have medicinal properties.
11 Rose Of Sharon
Rose of Sharon is a perennial hibiscus. Grow hardy hibiscus in rich, well-draining soil in a sunny location. They appreciate some afternoon shade in areas with hot summers. Keep the soil moist with regular watering and mulching. Give it an occasional feeding to help the plant continue flower production.
12 Gaura
This wildflower is a North American native, forming large perennial stands, crowding out all the competitors. They are sometimes called bee blossoms, but the four-petalled flowers have more in common with butterflies. In a gentle breeze, the tall spikes carrying white blossoms appear to be covered in fluttering butterflies. It is easily propagated from seeds or the division of rhizomes.
13 Canna Lilies
They are perennials with bold foliage and bolder flowers. They start blooming in late spring or early summer depending on the zone and continue through summer and fall. The sunny location and ample moisture in the soil are ideal for lush growth and flowering.
14 Coreopsis
Commonly called Tickseed, the low-growing coreopsis is an old-time favorite. It is actually a perennial in warmer regions but is more often grown as an annual elsewhere. Grow coreopsis in a sunny area. They are great as ground covers and bedding plants.
15 Snapdragon
Another reliable annual with a long flowering season, snapdragons were an old favorite in summer gardens. Start plants from seeds or cuttings, and plant them in spring. Pinch the young plants to induce branching. You get only as many spikes as the number of branches they have.
16 Zinnias
Zinnias love warmth, so they are reliable summer bloomers, filling the garden with long-lasting flowers in jewel colors. Grow these annuals in a sunny location. They flourish in hot weather but appreciate regular watering and feeding.
17 Gaillardia
Gaillardia is another summer flowering plant that never seems to get tired of blooming all through the season and beyond. These short-lived perennials live longer if they are divided every 2-3 years. There are annual gaillardias too, which can be easily started from seeds.
18 Globe Amaranth
The compact mounds of globe amaranth are usually covered in globular flowerheads all through summer and fall since they continue to persist on the plants. Purple is the most common and popular color, but you can find them in light pink, lilac, white and red too.
19 Daylilies
Daylilies bloom from spring to fall. Each flower lasts for just one day, but a succession of them opens up day in and day out, ensuring that your garden looks cheerful throughout.