Flowering plants for summer are always a great choice for any garden. And now that you are here, let me tell you why and which flowering plants to grow best in the summer season.
Actually, summer gardenig begins in the spring season. Every year around this time, I grow different flowering plants in my garden.
I personally love flowering plants because they add vibrant colors and bring positive vibes to my terrace garden.
There is another benefit of growing these flowers — they attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds. If you are growing vegetables, these pollinators also help in their pollination.
Many plant lovers often ask me:
Which flowers to grow in summer that can tolerate heat and bloom during this time?
In this post, I am sharing the top 10 flowering plants that you can grow in summer.
Top 10 Flowers That Bloom in Summer Season
1- Hibiscus (Gudhal)
Hibiscus is a very popular flowering plant found in every home. It comes in different colors and varieties.
- Hibiscus is very hardy flowering plant and requires good amount of sunlight to bloom.
2- Jasmine (Mogra)
Jasmine (Mogra) is a beautiful fragrant flowering plant. It comes in single and double petal forms. This plant adds a distinctive fragrance to the garden.
- Jasmine prefers moist and well-drained soil. It thrives in warm temperatures.
3- Aparajita (Clitoria)
Aparajita (Clitoria), also known as butterfly pea, is a sacred and medicinal flowering plant.
- It is essentially a vine and requires support for proper growth. Aparajita requires adequate sunlight to bloom.
4- Portulaca (Moss rose)
Portulaca is a small size flowering plant, comes in different colors. Portulaca also commonly known as moss rose and 9 o’clock.
- Its flowers bloom in the morning sun and fade by the evening.
- It requires good sunlight and little water to bloom.
- Portulaca attract bees very much, making it a good choice to plant in your garden.
5- Plumeria (Champa)
Plumeria is a very hardy plant and grow well during hot climate.
- This plant need big size pot at least 16 inches for healthy and maximum flowering.
6- Sadabahar (Periwinkle)
Sadabahar (Periwinkle) is one of the hardiest flowering plants you can find in every home.
- This flowering plant is easy to care for and grows best with minimal care.
- It thrives in warm climates and can withstand extreme heat.
- This flowering plant is good choice for beginner gardeners.
7- Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a beautiful flowering shrub that is perfect for gates, balconies, terraces, and boundary walls.
- It comes in many different colors – pink, purple, red, white, orange, and more.
- It is a very hardy and strong plant and easy to care.
- The best thing about bougainvillea is that it blooms even in extreme heat.
- If you’re new to gardening, bougainvillea should be your first choice.
8- Passion Flower (Rakhi Bel)
Passion flower is a beautiful flowering plant, also known as Rakhi Vine. Its flowers have a unique design and come in many colors, including red and blue.
- It is a climbing flowering plant and requires support to grow.
- This plant thrives in moist soil and grow best during the summer months.
9- Madhumalati (Rangoon Creeper)
Madhumalati is a beautiful flowering climbing vine and spring is the best time to grow it in your garden. This plant is also widely known as Ranoon Creeper.
- Its flowers are unique – they change colour at certain stages – first they are white, then turn pink and finally turn red.
- If you want this plant to bloom, place it in a sunny location with maximum sunlight. Also, grow this plant in a pot that is at least 12 to 14 inches across.
10- Madhukamini (Orange Jasmine)
Madhukamini is a sacred flowering plant with small white flowers. This plant is also known as orange jasmine.
- This is a very strong and low maintenance plant.
- It requires good amount of sunlight to bloom.
- The soil should be well-drained, and the pot should be at least 12 to 14 inches in size.
At last –
Above, I have shared a list of the top 10 flowering plants that bloom beautifully in summer with very little care. With proper care, these plants can live in your garden for many years.
As they grow older, they become stronger and produce even more flowers. Plant them in your garden and enjoy a beautiful splash of color throughout the season.
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