- 1. Daisy (Bellis perennis)
- Antirrhinum)
- 3. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
- Alcea)
- 5. Forget-me-nots (Myosotis)
- Dahlia)
- 7. Large Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
- 8. Borage (Borago officinalis)
- 9. Tall Perennial Phlox (Phlox paniculate)
- 10. Coneflower (Rudbeckia)
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It's slowly getting warmer and the new gardening season is just around the corner. Make the most of the warm season with these ten summer flowers.
Summer literally calls for magnificent flowers and turns the garden into a real paradise. But the blossoms not only look pretty, they also give off pleasant scents that also attract many helpful insects. But which flowers are the ideal companions for summer?
We have compiled the best summer flowers for you below so that your garden becomes a dream come true in the summer months.
1. Daisy (Bellis perennis)
When daisies transform the lawn into a white and pink sea of flowers, no one can resist their charm. Daisies start blooming as soon as the weather warms up and winter is over. And they only stop doing it when the cold season comes back. They grow anytime, anywhere, bringing summer cheer even to a well-mown lawn. Their long flowering period and tolerance to pruning make them important plants for pollinators when not much else is blooming. Since its flowers are edible, they are not only suitable for small bouquets on the table, but also for decorating salads.
Antirrhinum)
The snapdragons score particularly well with their blaze of colour. They also have a long flowering period: from about June to September. You can either grow the snapdragons indoors or spread them out directly in April as a colorful mixture in your garden. And even as a cut flower, you can bring summer into your home with it. Children especially love this plant because of its unusual flower shape, which has earned it the name snapdragon.
3. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Probably the epitome of summer is the bright yellow sunflower. She always does well, whether as a small variety in a pot on theterrace or as a two-meter specimen on the garden fence. The ancient Greeks observed a special property of plants: the leaves and buds of the sunflower follow the course of the day of the sun. This behavior is called heliotropism. When the sunflowers have faded, the resulting seeds provide rich food for birds.
Alcea)
Hollyhocks, also known as hollyhocks, can grow between one and three meters high. Its beautiful large flowers along the thick stem are perfect for cottage gardens. Hollyhocks are perennial, but only form a rosette in the first year and the upright trunk only follows in the second year. Once established, they often self-seed. There is an unbelievable abundance of flower colors - starting with white and soft pink, the spectrum ranges to deep red and almost black.
5. Forget-me-nots (Myosotis)
The delicate forget-me-not blooms in blue, the color of loy alty. This hardy herb quickly spreads everywhere, bringing a touch of blue to your garden. It prefers sunny to partially shaded spots and makes a pretty ground cover. Planted in bunches in a basket or pot, it also looks extremely decorative outside of the bed.
Dahlia)
The dahlia is the star among summer flowers. Its magnificent flowers are the pride of many a hobby gardener. Dahlias originally came from Central and South America and first made their way to Europe in 1789, where they soon met with great enthusiasm. In addition to the introduced varieties, new color variants were constantly created by crossing and so today there is a huge color spectrum. Dahlias are perennial and can also be kept in tubs and pots. However, it is important to dig up the rhizome that survives the winter in autumn after the above-ground parts of the plant have died off and to overwinter it in a dark and cool place.
7. Large Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)
Bright red, orange or yellow brings the nasturtium into the garden. The fleshy planteither grows creeping along the ground or, if possible, climbs up fences or trellises, for example. It also has a good effect in raised beds, from which it seems to spill out as soon as it is big enough. The plant is annual and loves the sun. Its leaves, flowers and buds are edible and taste like cress. The pretty flowers can be used to embellish dishes and salads, and the buds are great for pickling in vinegar.
8. Borage (Borago officinalis)
The borage with its small blue flowers is a bit prickly and hairy. When mixed with marigolds, however, it unfolds its full charm and is particularly good interspersed between vegetable beds. Its flowering period is long and lasts from May to September. Borage is a medicinal and spice plant and is also known as cucumber herb. Its leaves can be mixed well into the salad. A little tip: freeze the little flowers in ice cubes and enjoy them in a cool drink on a hot summer day.
9. Tall Perennial Phlox (Phlox paniculate)
Perennial Phlox as a typical plant in cottage gardens, but is also very well suited to pure ornamental gardens. With a height of up to 130 centimetres, it can be excellently combined with slightly lower plants such as the yellow coneflower. As a location, it prefers a semi-shady and not too dry place. Perennial phlox comes in a wide variety of colors, from pure white to pink to deep red. Its flowers smell of summery lightness, which also makes it a beautiful component in bouquets.
10. Coneflower (Rudbeckia)
The yellow coneflower is just as summery as its name promises. Originally from the eastern USA, the species comes up with wonderfully bright yellow flowers. Especially in combination with the pink to purple flowers of the perennial phlox, coneflowers unfold their full effect. It thrives in both very sunny and partially shaded locations. Since the coneflower multiplies quickly, offshoots can be separated very easily. However, if you do not want the plant to spread too much, it is advisable to limit it. Thiscan be achieved, for example, with a simple stainless steel planting ring.
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