It is with no doubt that you have heard that a well-planned garden should have plants that are well prized for their foliage, as well as some that produce berries and others that thrive in winter. But truly, most of us want flowers all the time. And this is where flowering come in summer. You can attest that as spring disappear and summer heat pickups, most gardeners find it challenging and rather demanding to work in the flower garden. In that case, you need to look for flowers that bloom in almost every season without much effort from your side.
Here are flowers that will indeed bloom all summer:
1. Zinnias
Zinnias are the genus of the sunflower tribe within the daisy family. Mostly they are grown in scrub and grasslands in areas around the Southwestern United States. They are reliable summer bloomers that love warmth. They fill your home with long-lasting flowers. They come in a variety that includes:
• Single-flowered daisy.
• Pom types.
The most dependable variety is Profusion Zinnias simply because it keeps blooming into fall unlike other types of zinnias. Moreover, the dwarf types not only make good borders but also admirable bedding plants. Away from that, dwarf zinnia is supposed to grow to 6 inches top. Whatever the height they grow, the button-sized flowers bloom in charming colours including salmon, rosy pink, white and orange.
Although these flowers thrive for a long time, shearing or else deadheading makes them bloom all summer. They are perfect for summer floral arrangements for your indoor area.
2. Globe Amaranth
Globe Amaranth flowers have fine white hairs which often mature to thick green stems. In another cases, they can be arranged alternately along the stems. Their seeds are common in most zones. If you want year around enjoyment, these flowers will never disappoint you. These clover-like flowers are extremely hard to beat.
They do not only last a long time while thriving in the garden but also in fresh bouquets. Worry not if you want to use them during wintertime arrangements. They are easy to dry. Some varieties are white, pink or even lilac. It is easy to grow these flowers. All that you need is to choose a site in full sun with good drainage.
3. Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are flowers that have increasingly gained popularity as they offer colourful flowers through summer and fall. Usually, they come in shades of blue and pink. Arguably, they have proved to be unbeatable when it comes to filling your garden with long-lasting blooms that extend from spring. Just imagine their large flower heads keep thrive from summer all the way until when the blooming season is over. Some hydrangea shrubs also stage a foliage show. If you want to delay the flowering season, just prune in early spring.
4. Rose of Sharon
As for now, there are over 200 different varieties of hibiscus plants globally. Each variety differs in size, colour and shape. While some of these varieties are hardy, others are tropical. Hibiscus syriacus is the most common name for Rose of Sharon. These flowers are so similar such that trying to recognize them requires you to be a master botanist if not an experienced florist.
However, if you plant different types of hibiscus of your hard, you can differentiate them based on the fabulous display of colours.
5. Marigold
Commonly known as Tagetes by the florists, these plants are mainly grown in vegetable gardens to keep off pests. Their pungent odour is responsible for keeping away insects. They are compact in size. Marigold is propagated by seeds. In most case, they thrive within two months after planting. They are robust plants that bring sunshine to your garden. For a couple of years now, they have been used in skin treatment whenever there is inflammation. Many flower shops use them for summer wedding decorations too.
Additionally, they have proved to be an excellent remedy for repairing minor skin damages.
6. Sea Holly
Looking for fascinating holly in the garden? Then why not consider this flower. This dramatic plant is a great choice if you just want to add contrast to the flowerbed. Their green stems give way to blue cone surrounded by violet bracts which bloom from summer throughout. There are several types of Sea Holly flowers. They include:
• Amethyst sea Holly.
• Alpina Sea Holly.
• Flat sea Holly.
• Giant Sea Holly.
• Common Sea Holly.
7. Candytuft
They don’t stop at brightening in the garden corner with their clusters of tiny flowers. They expand rapidly as they get covered with pink flowers. Candytuft is also prized by butterflies and other pollinators. The plant is deer resistant, too. Many florists use it to arrange flowers for different occasions.
