A blooming garden that overflows with gorgeous flowers is every homeowners’ desire. Their sweet scents and bold colors make a perfect theme to welcome and celebrate the summer. However, knowing which flowers are best for your garden during warm climates can be a challenging task. At Cerullo Landscape, we have all the solutions to your problems. From understanding your geographic zone to studying perennials and all popular flowers, we have made a perfect guide to help you create an ideal garden with the best flowers for warm weather.

 

Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the best flowers for your area?

The U.S. is divided into various zones, which can be helpful to determine the types of flowers that are more likely to do well in a certain area. These areas may differ in various ways, including climate, and soil. It is, therefore, crucial to choose the right flowers or plants to grow in a specific region to ensure its success. 

How about perennials?

Perennials are very popular, and no garden is complete without them. There are vast options to choose from. If you want to find the right perennial for your garden, here are key things you need to know: 

  • Firstly, perennial flowers come back yearly blooming on their own. These flowers can particularly live for two or more years because of their far-reaching roots. Many perennials can survive in any climate, hence they are a perfect choice for any season. Moreover, they are available in a broad range of colors and sizes.
  • Blanket Flower: This type of perennial produces flowers that look like daisies, which come in shades of yellow, orange, and dark red.
  • Pineapple Sage: The name pineapple comes from the pineapple scent that these flowers produce. They feature red flowers and leafy stems that flourish in full sunlight.
  • Shasta Daisy: These flowers deliver vibrant summer blooms, offering a look of the conventional daisy along with evergreen leafage that lasts year-round in various locations. 
  • May Night Sage: May Night Sage or Salvia sylvestris blooms prolifically with indigo flowers. It’s an excellent perennial, and a perfect choice for summer.

Which are the best flowers for new gardeners?

There are vast options to consider. Here are a few you can start with:

  • Sunflowers: They come in various colors; red, yellow, orange, brown, and maroon. However, they are normally bright yellow with brown centers that develop into thick heads filled with seeds.
  • Zinnia: This type comes in almost any color apart from blue. The blooms are similar to daisies. They are one of the easiest flowers to plant as they mature quickly, and flourish heavily. 

These flowers can produce a huge burst of color in your garden, but they need a lot of air circulation, and sunlight to survive.

  • Marigolds: Marigolds can tolerate some shade, but they do well in areas exposed to sunlight. However, when there’s too much heat, some afternoon shades can be particularly beneficial.

With their yellow, red, and gold colors, they’ll illuminate your garden throughout the summer. 

  • Pansies: This type of perennials are planted during cool spring or similar climates. They prefer sites that give full, direct morning sun but shield them from fierce afternoon rays. The pansy blooms on well-drained, fertile soil with high organic matter.

 

3 Tips for Planting Flowers

If you’ve always wanted to have a gorgeous zenith garden, now is the moment to make that happen. Starting a flower garden can be fun and rewarding. You can begin by following these simple steps:

  • Sun: Every flower needs energy to thrive. Therefore, exposing your flowers to the sun will ensure they get the amount of energy they need to flourish. 
  • Soil: The soil must be fertile to enable the flowers to bloom. Support your gardens’ health by conducting soil tests, and fortifications.
  • Water: The flowers need to be hydrated at all times. Be sure to install a sprinkler system to help support their blossom even when you’re not around.

Cerullo Landscape is here to help with all your garden care needs. Our neighborhood garden care team will provide you with maintenance, garden care, and other significant services to improve your outdoor living space.