It is true that the shady beds are usually considered to be the "problem area" in the garden, but a bed in full sun can also be a challenge. Many native plants here are prone to burns if left in the sun all day.
Cape daisies thrive in full sun
Which plants tolerate full sun?
Most sun-loving plants come from the Mediterranean region or the tropics and subtropics. You have a large selection of colorful flowering or variegated foliage plants, and many herbs like full sun. Geraniums and petunias bloom around May. Until the first frost begins, they tirelessly delight the viewer in a variety of colors and also multicolored.
The Cape Marguerite, which originates from Africa, is usually commercially available as a young hybrid plant. It flowers in many colors such as pink, red and purple, but also in white or yellow. It needs a lot of sun, a moderately moist soil and regular fertilization. However, too much of a good thing is harmful and will be punished with flowering laziness. Hibernation is usually successful at 5 °C to 15 °C.
With its yellow or orange ray florets and dark tubular florets, the hussar's button is very similar to the sunflower, but remains much smaller. This has earned it the nickname miniature sunflower. In its Central American homeland, the Hussar Button is considered a weed. It flowers from June to October, but unfortunately it is only an annual and not hardy.
Plants that tolerate full sun:
- geraniums
- Hussar Button (Miniature Sunflower)
- Cape daisy (Cape daisy, paternoster bush)
- petunias
What should I consider when creating a bed in full sun?
In a bed in full sun, only plant plants that tolerate the sun well, otherwise you will not get much pleasure from it. Not only do burns leave unsightly stains on the leaves, they can also permanently damage your plants and affect flowering.
Note the water requirements of the selected plants. Not all sun-loving plants tolerate drought. You may need to water your sunbed frequently and plentifully. It is best to do this in the morning and/or evening hours.
tips
Shade-loving plants should not be planted in the sun, where they will quickly get sunburned and will not thrive well.