Flowers to grow now are those that thrive in heat, deliver big colour and bloom reliably through summer. These five favourites are low maintenance, high performing and perfect for brightening garden beds, pots, borders and balconies.
Flowers to grow now: Celosia
Vibrant and long lasting, celosia brings feathery plumes in fiery reds, oranges and pinks. It thrives in full sun and adds bold texture to beds, borders and cutting gardens.
Marigold
Cheerful, hardy and great for natural pest management. Marigolds bloom continuously through warm weather and perform beautifully in sun drenched areas.
Petunia
A classic summer favourite. Petunias produce abundant colour and are ideal for pots, baskets and garden beds. Regular deadheading keeps them flowering strongly.
Vinca
Heat loving and drought tolerant, vinca handles tough summer conditions where many other flowers fail. It blooms nonstop and is perfect for dry, sunny spots.
Zinnia
Bright, bold and effortless to grow. Zinnias love full sun, attract pollinators and make stunning, long lasting cut flowers for the home.
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