What can I plant in pots in August?
It’s also a good month to plant autumn-flowering bulbs such as colchicums and flowers that will bring instant colour to fading borders. Plants such as marigolds and shrubs like caryopteris can also be planted in pots, but these will have to be watered frequently to stop them drying out. 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.Some plants work well in pots all year round. These include hardy evergreen foliage plants like yucca, English ivy, variegated euonymus and heuchera, and flowering plants like Skimmia japonica and hebes.
What is the best plant for a hot sunny porch?
What is the best plant for a hot sunny porch? Include plants that will thrive in heat and sun, with long-lasting flowers or colorful foliage. These include petunias, coneflower, hibiscus, verbena and angelonia. Plants for a sunny balcony Plants that do well on a sunny balcony include daisy, Agapanthus, jasmine, Campanula, Yucca, banana plant, lemon tree, Spanish daisy, nasturtium, olive tree, geranium, petunia, lobelia and herbs such as sage, oregano, rosemary and thyme.
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. Anise Hyssop. One of the longest blooming series of fall perennials in our lineup are the Meant to Bee® anise hyssops. You’ll find pollinating bees, butterflies and hummingbirds enjoying their colorful, tubular blooms from midsummer into fall, but thanks to aromatic foliage, deer tend to pass them by.
What is the flower for September and October?
August: gladiolus and poppy. September: aster and morning glory. October: marigold and cosmos. Flower of October and November: Chrysanthemum.