What flowers like the afternoon sun?
Sun loving coleus and bronze leafed wax begonias may work. Just keep the soil moist. Purple Heart (Setcreasea purpurea), pentas, and four o’clocks are other annuals to consider. For perennials try dwarf Mexican petunia (Ruellia), lilyturf, daylilies, and speedwell (Veronica). Days Flowering Plants for Small Spaces Petunia – Blooms abundantly in pots. Chrysanthemum – Long-lasting blooms, especially in winter. Zinnia – Bright colors, perfect for container gardening. Lantana – Low-maintenance, attracts butterflies.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.Add Flowers for Late-Season Color Plant flowers that will bloom or continue blooming in late-summer and into fall to keep your garden filled with color longer. Plants such as chrysanthemums, coreopsis, gaura and Russian sage (‘Denim ‘n Lace’, pictured).