7 Summer plants that are easy to grow

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Mar 25, 2024, 2:40 PM IST

Now is the perfect moment for those who have been waiting for the ideal moment to plant their preferred floral plants. Certain plants thrive best in milder climates like winter and spring, while others need warm temperatures and plenty of direct sunlight throughout the summer months.

The lovely things that nature has created are flowers. Without a doubt, just by gazing at them, they can put a charming smile on anyone's face.

Here is a list of the top summer flowers, so you can grow them at home this summer.

1. Marigolds:
Everyone's favorite flower, marigolds, has layers of overlapped petals and vibrant colors. Flowers come in a variety of shades, such as orange, crimson, maroon, and brilliant yellow. A few hybrids are capable of producing flowers with two tones. Because marigolds can tolerate hot summers and droughts, they are a better choice to plant as summer flowers.

2. Sunflower:
Sunflowers are renowned for their vibrant colors and characteristically enormous bloom clusters. Around the world, they are grown as both ornamental and agricultural crops. Large flower heads made up of many florets with a black center are characteristic of sunflowers.

3. Zinnia:
Growing and flowering quickly, zinnias are the ideal summer flowers for producing the fastest color burst in your garden. Different varieties of these distinctive and graceful flowers are available, such as single and multi-petaled varieties, in a range of colors that last a long time. 

4. Gaillardia:
Gaillardias, also referred to as blanket flowers, are members of the Asteraceae family, which also includes sunflowers. The name "blanket flowers" comes from the way gaillardia plants spread out over an area like a blanket. Richly colored daisy-like flowers called gaillardias prefer warm temperatures to bloom.

5. Portulaca: 
The stunning covering of plants, also called table roses and moss roses, are called portulacas. Given their ability to withstand high temperatures and low humidity, these plants may be the best option for summer gardening. Summertime portulacas are adaptable blooms that work well as bedding plants, ground covers, or hanging basket accents. 

6. Gomphrena:
The globe amaranth is another name for Gomphrenas. For their eye-catching, rounded dried or fresh flowers that look great in bouquets and centerpieces, they are frequently planted. Your garden's main attraction might be the stunning and graceful round blossoms with vivid pastel shades of orange, red, purple, and pure white. 

7. Verbena: 
Verbena flowers are a great option if you want to plant summer flowers that last all summer and flourish even in the hottest weather conditions with decreased humidity. Verbenas are adaptable plants that grow well in both annual and perennial gardens. For maximum flowering, they thrive in the hottest climates. 
 

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