Enjoy a beautiful, colorful display all summer long:

long hot summer of heat and dry spells that can cause neglect to geraniums Pelargonium sp. they show their true colors. Flowering in all shades red pink or white with orange as well the new cultivars boast vibrant flowers after being combined from common Zonal geraniums and trailing ivy ones alike. You should fertilize plants with an allpurpose fertilizer every two to four weeks and deadhead faded blooms weekly. This will encourage more flowers to develop!
Growing Conditions Full sun and welldrained soil
Size 1 foot tall and 1 to 2 feet wide
5. Lantana
A butterfly and hummingbird magnet lantana is a droughttolerant heat annual that can be found in shades of yellow orange white red or pink. One particular variety worth mentioning for its prolific flower production is the Lucky Red with striking clusters of colors ranging from dark to light hues which tolerates humidity wonderfully well.
Growing Conditions Full sun and welldrained soil
Size 1 foot tall and 1 to 3 feet wide as an annual
6. Marigold

Marigolds are a great way to light up any garden bed or container by adding bright sunny colors. Theyre easy to start from seed and they also come in many different shades of yellow orange and red that can be seen throughout the summer until frost hits! Plant compact French marigold near your front border for an instant burst of color with its cheerful pompoms. If you want something taller though go ahead and plant African marigold somewhere towards the middle which will look amazing as it stands out against other plants due their height.

Growing Conditions Full sun and welldrained soil
Size 6 inches to 3 feet tall 6 inches to 2 feet wide
7. Mealycup Sage
Wands of purple flowers decorate mealycup sage Salvia farinacea from early summer until frost. Easiest to start from transplants purchased at the garden
center this beautiful annual salvia grows fast and stands 12 feet tall by midseason. Count on it for providing vertical accents in a garden bed or pair with trailing plants in containers! Snip off spent flowers after July and enjoy another round of flower spikes as well as rich purple blossoms! Evolution is one cultivar thats prized for its deep purples while Victoria has more light hues which makes them great both together or separatelyeither way they cant be beat when youre looking for something gorgeous flowering all season long year round!
Growing Conditions Full sun and welldrained soil
Size 1 to