What to put in pots for summer?
The mainstay of summer containers are tender perennials, often referred to as ‘patio plants’. Those such as fuchsia can overwintered in the greenhouse as plants or rooted cuttings or bought fresh each year. Annual bedding plants are also good candidates and include nasturtium and pot marigold. Perennials (especially small flowering plants) that grow and bloom over the spring and summer, die back every autumn and winter, and then return in the spring from their rootstock or other overwintering structure, are known as herbaceous perennials.
What plants are good for pots in September?
Small plants of silver foliage subjects such as santolina, helichrysum and cineraria and variegated euonymus are all reliable favourites for autumn and winter pots. Woody herbs, especially thymes and sages, stay looking great through winter and you can pick off the odd sprig of foliage to use in the kitchen. Lovely Ajuga ‘Golden Beauty’, for example, would combine with cream, pale blue, pink or purple shades. Small plants of silver foliage subjects such as santolina, helichrysum and cineraria and variegated euonymus are all reliable favourites for autumn and winter pots.Summer Flowers: A Burst of Seasonal Beauty From classic favorites like sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), zinnias (Zinnia elegans), and marigolds (Tagetes spp. Lavandula spp. Rosa spp.
Which plant gives 12 months of flowers?
Hibiscus They can bloom all year long, especially in tropical and subtropical climates. Regular pruning and feeding with organic fertilizers can help maintain continuous blooming. Hibiscus plants are also known for their medicinal properties, adding another layer of benefit to having them in your garden. Can Hibiscus Flowers Bloom Year-Round? Yes, tropical hibiscus varieties can bloom year-round in warm climates with consistent temperatures and proper care.Hibiscus These flowers that bloom all year with the right kind of care are also more than just lookers. They are known for being used in teas and offer a wide variety of medicinal benefits.Perennial Hibiscus, commonly known as Rose Mallow Perennial hibiscus are hardy perennials in zones 4-9. Their large stature and dinner plate sized blossoms make them the talk of the neighborhood from midsummer to early fall as they flaunt their tropical looking blossoms.
What is the longest flowering summer plant?
Geranium. Probably one of the longest flowering garden plants, hardy geraniums start flowering around May, and continue to October, depending on the variety. One of the longest flowering varieties is Geranium ‘Johnson’s blue’ (illustrated) which is also attractive to bees. In general, daylilies are a great perennial addition, but the Stella de Oro’s are some of the earliest and longest blooming varieties. Coneflowers or echinacea have perennial flowers that bloom through summer in pink, purple, white, orange, red, or yellow. Butterflies and other pollinators love coneflowers!Which annuals bloom all summer long in containers? For long-flowering patio displays, Petunia ‘Easy Wave Ultimate Mixed’, Calibrachoa ‘Million Bells Mix’, Begonia ‘Nonstop Mixed’, and Geranium ‘Grandeur Power Red’ are known for their ability to keep blooming throughout the entire summer.