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Growing plants in the sun, inside containers, can be a challenge unless you choose varieties that are tolerant of the sun’s rays. There really aren’t many flowers that like full sun. But luckily, many sun plants are also tolerant of drought and arid conditions, making them perfect for potted environments as well. In this article we introduce you to some beautiful flower species that love the sun and are easy to grow.
Perfect sun plants for your summer garden
Sun Plants – Ageratum Flower
These beautiful blue garden flowers are sometimes difficult for some people to grow, but they are actually easy to care for. The options are limited and most require a location in full sun. Ageratum plants, with fluffy blue flowers, certainly add the desirable blue color to your garden, even if it is partially shaded. However, pink and white flowers can also be found, but blue is the most common color. Caring for ageratums is simple and easy, even for a beginner. The ageratum flower most commonly found in the garden is a hybrid, growing in a small, compact form.
Sunshine Plants Yellow Alyssum
Yellow alyssum, also commonly known as golden basket, is a spreading perennial that produces clusters of small yellow flowers on upright stems. The standout feature of this plant is undoubtedly its impressive floral display. These plants are quite hardy and require little maintenance. They can tolerate drought and poor soil conditions. They are also resistant to most diseases and pests. Yellow alyssum blooms best when grown in full sun. However, in hot climates, the plant can enjoy some shade in the afternoon to prevent the foliage from depreciating.
Sunshine Plants – Begonias
Begonias come in a variety of colors and sizes. Some tolerate full sun, while others prefer a bit of shade. So if you decide to buy begonias, it is better that you make sure of what type it is. These annuals will withstand the heat, but they must be strong and healthy. So you should keep them watered, especially in the hottest season of summer. Begonias work very well in both pots and beds.
Sunshine Plants – Broom Flowers
Bottle brush flowers, relatively drought resistant, are popular desert perennials. Of course, they love full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The flowers come in a variety of sizes and the largest could reach up to four meters in height. Dwarf varieties make a nice low shrub that look great around the edges of your home.
Sun Plants – Egyptian Star
Flower colors include pink, purple, white, and red. Egyptian star plants can remain in bloom continuously under ideal growing conditions, so a little weekly care is worth it to keep the plants in tip-top condition. Egyptian star plants that get at least three hours of direct sun will have the best blooms. Plants that don’t get enough sunlight will stretch out and have long legs. Plants prefer full sun, although some shade is tolerated in the afternoon.
Sunshine Plants – Purple Coneflower
Purple coneflower plants grow best in poor or lean soil. Rich or heavily modified soil can result in lush foliage and poor flowering. When planting purple coneflower, place them in an area with full sun. Full sun is defined as at least six hours of sunshine a day. In areas further south, the morning sun can facilitate the best performance. Purple echinacea plants are drought resistant and often thrive in dry summers. Echinacea care may include limited fertilization, but it is often not necessary. When the late summer flowers of purple coneflower start to look tired or uneven, cut the plant by one third. This rejuvenates the plant and often produces a new display of beautiful flowers that last until frost.
Chicken and Chick Plants
Chicken and chick plants are mat-forming succulents that appear as clusters of rosettes. This hardy succulent is very easy to grow and works great in rock gardens and in containers. You can either let the plants gather or take the chicks out and replant them to start their own families. They have a moderately fast growth rate. Grow your hen and chick plants in full sun for at least six hours a day, which will lead to optimal foliage as well as large offspring. Chicken and chick plants prefer soil and will grow best in a lean, sandy mix. The main requirement of the soil for the plant is that it has good drainage. If the soil is heavy and doesn’t drain well, add a little peat moss to the mix to increase aeration and drainage.
Sunshine Plants – Geraniums
Depending on where or how you grow geranium plants, the plant’s needs will differ somewhat. Indoors, geraniums need a lot of light to flourish, but they will tolerate moderate light conditions. These plants should also be grown in well-draining potting soil. Locate your geraniums in an area with at least six to eight hours of sunlight, since these plants must be protected from the cold. Supplemental planting with geraniums is very beneficial because it deters some very common and destructive pests. Geraniums are known to repel earworms, cabbage worms, and Japanese beetles.
Sunflower Plants
Sunflowers are called sunflowers for a reason, they need sun. Make sure the location you choose for your sunflowers gets plenty of sun. Sunflowers are perhaps one of the easiest flowers you can grow in your garden. They are so easy to grow that they are often used to introduce very young gardeners to the joys of gardening. The variety of sunflowers available is absolutely staggering, and as an added bonus, sunflowers can help attract some local birds to your garden. You don’t need to worry a lot about the floor, either. Sunflowers are not demanding with the conditions of the same. It is worth mentioning that the shells of sunflower seeds contain a substance that is toxic to the grass. Therefore, you will need to harvest the sunflower heads before the seeds begin to fall, or you will need to plant your sunflowers in a place where you don’t mind being killed by nearby grasses.
Hibiscus Plants
Most people who grow a hibiscus plant choose to grow it in a container. Of course, this allows them to move the hibiscus plant to ideal locations, depending on the time of year. Plants should be provided with at least six hours of sunlight, especially if you want to see those beautiful flowers. Although the warm and humid conditions are ideal for the tropical hibiscus, you may want to provide some shade in the afternoon when it is extremely hot.
Yarrow
This is a flowering perennial herbaceous plant. Whether you decide to grow yarrow in your flower beds or herb garden, it is still a beautiful addition to your garden. Yarrow care is so easy that the plant is practically careless. Whether you grow yarrow as a decorative plant or as a herb, it will add beauty to your garden as well. Of course, since yarrow care is so easy, you have nothing to lose by giving this ancient herb a small place in one of your flower beds.
Shasta Daisies
Shasta daisy flowers provide cheery summer blooms, giving the look of the traditional daisy along with evergreen foliage that lasts year-round in many locations. It is the perfect low-maintenance perennial for naturalizing and filling in empty spaces in the landscape. Once planted, shasta daisy care is minimal. Caring for shasta daisies includes cutting the flowers every now and then to encourage heavier blooms and a more abundant display. The new leaves soon appear to produce another cute white daisy flower show in early summer.
Lavender
Lavender is a commonly cultivated herbaceous plant, and popular for its fragrant scent. This easy-care plant enjoys warm, dry conditions, making it suitable for use in a variety of landscape settings and drought-prone areas. Once established, lavender plants require little care. While they should be watered regularly from the start, the plants need little water as they are extremely drought tolerant.
Lamb’s Ear
Lamb’s ear is a sun-loving perennial. This is grown for the thick, fuzzy foliage that creates a soft textured mat in the garden. The plants spread easily, making them effective ground covers for sunny areas. As drought-tolerant perennials, lamb’s ear is also a good candidate for rock gardens. It is very easy to grow in dry to medium humidity soils in a sunny location.
However, they can be excessively aggressive in very rich soils. Because they spread quickly, it is advisable to plant them at a considerable distance, approximately 50 centimeters. You should also avoid overwatering them, and if the leaves decline, remove them. If flower stalks appear, you may want to remove them, as this sacrifice will encourage the plants to spread out with vigorous foliage. Of course, the flowers are not very showy, so it is grown for its foliage.
Petunias
Growing petunias can offer long-term color in the summer landscape and brighten dingy edges with beautiful pastel colors. Proper petunia care is simple and very easy. You can include them in your flowerbed and container garden. While petunias will grow in a partially shaded location, fuller and more abundant bloom occurs in full sun. Keep in mind that the soil prepared before planting petunias must have well-composted organic matter.
Petunia care includes regular watering and as much sunlight as possible to promote multiple blooms. Ground cover petunias are more demanding on water. Weekly waterings should be included in the care. When buying young petunias, choose plants with a compact shape and unopened buds. Open flowers on petunia are best removed after planting. You will see that growing petunias is easy and rewarding. As you learn how to grow and plant petunias, you never want to miss out on a beautiful bloom in an area with full sun.
Princess Flower
This broad-leaved evergreen has large purple flowers and fluffy, hairy leaves that are red around the edges, adding interest and color to any garden. Although the princess flower is usually grown as a shrub, it sometimes grows large enough to form a small ornamental tree. You should grow the princess flower in rich, fertile soil that is well drained and in a location with full sun. You must make sure to protect this plant against frost and strong winds. The princess flower prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade, provided it receives at least five hours of direct sunlight a day.
Sage Plant
The blooms of most sage plants are long-lasting and attract butterflies and pollinators, which are always good for the garden. The types of sage plants can be annual or perennial, most are fast growing and tolerate the heat of summer with more elegant and pointed flowers.
