Kathy's Gardening Guide

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“Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.”

 

HEAT LOVING PLANTS

As the weather is surely heating up, what can we plant?

Summer can be a great time to plant heat-loving plants that will usually last into the fall. With June, July and August being the hottest and most humid months in our area, our choices are more limited in tough plants that can tolerate this heat.

 

ANNUALS

Plants to consider that give you immediate impact and vibrant color are vinca, malapodium, angelonia, new Guinea impatiens, ornamental peppers, zinnia and more. Once established, all will do well with a little extra water during any dry stretches of summer.

 

PERENNIALS

In addition to annuals, there are many perennials that provide color from spring to fall. These listed can be planted in the summer and last through the intense heat: lantana, blue daze, milkweed, pentas, variegated sun rose, sedum, mandevilla, gailardia, gazania, guara, mexican petunia, gold dust and more.

As always, please pay attention to the sun/shade requirements for each plant for optimal growth. Especially in summer, some plants may need partial shade but can handle the heat. With this in mind, you will be successful in your summer landscaping.

Happy Planting!

 

Flower of the Week: Lantana

 

Email Kathy at kathys.creative.gardens@gmail.com for any questions or gardening tips you would like to see in the future.

Kathy’s Creative Gardens & Nursery is located at 196 N. Roscoe Blvd. in Ponte Vedra Beach. (904) 655-7373