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. Some of the best include geranium rozanne, famous for its incredibly long flowering season, and salvia caradonna, which blooms early and often. Gaura whirling butterflies, verbena bonariensis, scabiosa butterfly blue and nepeta six hills giant also flower for much of the summer.SPIREA (Spiraea spp. Summer-blooming Japanese spirea are a favorite of many gardeners because of their clusters of long-lasting summer flowers and good fall leaf color.Sunny Borders, Walkways and Entryways Some of the best summer-blooming bulbs for borders, walkways and entryways include: Dahlias, Glamini Glads, Lilies, Cannas, Sun-Loving Caladiums and Elephant Ears.
What are low-maintenance all year round shrubs?
Popular choices include Photinia ‘Red Robin’, Camellia, Skimmia, Pittosporum, Hebe, Choisya, and Box (Buxus) — all reliable, low-maintenance shrubs that offer lasting texture and colour. What are your favorite flowering shrubs (not roses) that can handle full sun? Gaura, yarrow, salvia, profusion zinnia, autumn sedum, Russian sage. Moon Flower! More heat the bigger it gets.Popular choices include Photinia ‘Red Robin’, Camellia, Skimmia, Pittosporum, Hebe, Choisya, and Box (Buxus) — all reliable, low-maintenance shrubs that offer lasting texture and colour.