Most Outstanding Blossoms for Your Outdoor Haven This Warm Season
Let's Bring on the Colorful Bloom: Spice up your summer with a dazzling array of vibrant flowers! Here's a guide to create an enchanting outdoor haven that'll make your friends green with envy.
5 Exquisite Flowers for Your Sun-Kissed Garden
Whether you're a fan of one color or aiming for a specific theme, these blooms will ensure a summer brimming with color and charm.
- Dahlias
UnsplashGet ready to fall in love with dahlias - there are over 50,000 varieties to revel in! Ranging from tall and statuesque to compact and bushy, these floral gems can spruce up your borders or beds. Remember, they may need extra support during peak growing season.
Highlights:- Requires six hours of direct sunlight- Plant outdoors after the final frost- Thrive in fertile, well-drained soil, and watering to keep the soil moist- Show off the most intense coloring in September
- Delphiniums
Add a splash of color to your English or cottage-style garden with delphiniums! Their 300 species cover a wide range of vivid colors, from blues to pinks, reds, violets, purples, and whites. Find the perfect plant for your preferred size - from towering six feet to shorter species.
Highlights:- Match the year's trendiest hues from interiors to exteriors- Low-maintenance and easy to grow in sunny spots- Striking jewel tones break up shady outdoor spaces
- Zinnias
UnsplashSimplicity and captivating colors make zinnias a delightful addition. With 17 species to choose from, select Zinnias elegans for three-foot height or Zinnias angustifolia for low-growing plants ideal for baskets, containers, or bordering.
Highlights:- Attract butterflies such as swallowtails and red admirals- Tolerant of various soil conditions and drought- Frequent watering for better growth
- Bougainvilleas
Tease your senses with the allure of bougainvilleas! These climbers are perfect for trellises, fences, or shrubs in containers, offering striking one-inch blooms in white, purple, pink, red, and yellow.
Highlights:- Reach 15 to 40 feet when grown- Resistant to drought, heat, and dry soil- Thrive with six or more hours of direct sunlight daily
- Lavender
UnsplashCreate a serene oasis with the power of lavender. Its soothing fragrance helps alleviate anxiety, and its delicate purple flowers instantly elevate your garden. Why not infuse the calming scent into your next tea or homemade skincare product?
Highlights:- Grows up to three feet tall- Vibrant purple flowers bloom on long stems for a few weeks- Loves dry, sunny conditions, specifically lime in soil
Craft Your Dream Backyard Space
Unleash your creativity to design a captivating outdoor haven that's harmonious with your blooming floral array. Consider incorporating the following elements:
- Comfortable seating
- Al fresco dining area
- Accent lighting
- Fountains, bird baths, or other water elements
- A fire pit for cool summer nights
- Hardscaping with pebbles, stepping stones, or borders
- Shade with a pergola, or arbor
- Privacy with hedges, fencing, or a screen
Designing Your Garden- Mix perennials and annuals for continuous blooms- Consider texture by incorporating flowers with different textures- Choose a color scheme that fits your garden's aesthetic
Don't settle for a dull summer garden – let these enrichment ideas inspire you to create a flourishing, vibrant haven of blooms that'll make your neighbors jealous!
During the summer, enhance your outdoor haven with the captivating addition of home-and-garden activities, such as gardening. For a dazzling show of color, plant exquisite flowers like dahlias, delphiniums, zinnias, bougainvilleas, and lavender in your home-and-garden space to set the trend in your lifestyle.
