Summer plants: which flowers resist the heat?

Getting a vibrant garden during the summer is possible if you select the varieties of resistant flowers to hot climates and which can also grow with variations and resist bad weather.

Lantana

Lantana is a plant that is very resistant to heat and drought, which is why it is also resistant to forgetful people who cannot water it every day.

They the flowers shine in the warm season and they have attractive colors ranging from bright tones to combinations of red and yellow or pink.

Their ability to withstand high temperatures and low water needs makes them the perfect choice for sunny, dry gardens.

Furthermore, they are attractive plants for butterflies and hummingbirds, so they will crown the garden with their visits.

Although the flowers are perennial, the shrub will remain year-round, even in the coldest seasons, and will stand out during warm weather or when the sun shines brightest.

Gazania

THE Gazania It is native to South Africa and is known to be very drought tolerant. Furthermore, it has a great ability to flower in extreme heat.

Its daisy-shaped flowers come in bright colors including orange, yellow, red and white. Furthermore, its leaves usually have a silvery hue which also gives a special touch to the garden.

Purslane

THE purslane It is also known as “sun rose” or “purslane” and is another ideal alternative for warm climates. Its flowers usually close at night or when the sky is cloudy, but open fully under the sun’s rays.

This succulent plant is heat-tolerant and does well in dry soil.

Once rooted in the ground, it is very easy to propagate to expand the flowers into the rest of the garden.

May he win

Periwinkle, or also called periwinkle, is a perennial plant that blooms even in intense heat. There are many colors: from white to purple.

It is known for its resistance to high temperatures and its ability to thrive in different soils, including dry ones.

Vinca is a genus of five species in the family called Apocynaceae, from its scientific name. It is native to Europe, northwestern Africa and southwestern Asia.

Verbena

The perennial verbena is very resistant to high temperatures. It has a characteristic fragrance which has made it the basis for perfumes, creams and essences. Its flowers are cluster-shaped and can be found in colors from pale pink to deep purple.

It is also an attractive flower for butterflies and hummingbirds and resists high summer temperatures in its splendor.

How to get a successful harvest?

It is important that the soil is well drained, so good drainage must be ensured and water stagnation must be avoided.

Although these flowers are heat resistant, it is important to water them to prevent them from drying out. Watering must be deep and simulate a summer storm, but less frequent than other types of plants to avoid excess water and for the roots to grow strong and deep.

Although these plants are resistant to sun and heat, it is important that they receive enough sun but have moments of partial shade during the hottest hours to prevent them from burning.

One trick to retain moisture in the environment and keep the roots cool is mulching. That is, placing a layer of crushed plant material as a loose layer on top of the soil to protect the plant and return nutrients as it decomposes.

It can be purchased in nurseries or can be made with garden waste such as leaves, earth, grass and twigs. A garden full of life in warm seasons is not an impossible task.

It is important to choose native plants that resist the different periods of the year to obtain an alternation that always keeps the garden alive and welcoming.