Flowers in the Spring and Summer

Flower gardens are spectacular, with colors, designs, and fountains that add a breathtaking flair to the blossoms. However, many plants succumb to the heat of the summer sun beating down day after day. By midsummer, flower gardens look dull and in need of serious help.

Planting flowers that thrive in the heat and bloom well into the late summer will keep your garden beautiful longer. The flowers that work best in the spring are full of colors and wondrous smells. Annuals for summer are pretty cosmos, marigolds, perilla, sun coleus, million bells, and sunflowers. These flowers endure the grueling heat of the summer well and are beautiful.

Cosmos are a phenomenal flower. In this species, there are many brightly colored variations, including white, pink, orange, yellow, maroon, and scarlet. A fun fact about cosmos is that the word "cosmos" means a balanced universe.

Snapdragons are a colorful and fragrant flower and a favorite among children. This beautiful vertical flower makes excellent cut flowers for bouquets. Snapdragons add color and fragrance to any flowerbed.

The family of perennial includes day lilies, gladiolus, Purple Cone flowers, gillardia, and monarda. These summer flowers bloom early and will re-bloom later in the season. The delightful flowers that bloom early are tradescantia, salvias, geraniums, yarrow, and veronicas.

The gladiolus has brilliant flowers in many colors and is the most popular summer flower. Glads make beautiful bouquets and are paired well with dahlias and peonies for a dramatic focal point in your garden. No matter what flower you choose to plant in your flower garden, from day lilies and snapdragons to geraniums and gladioli, they will bring you much joy and pleasure.