It seems like a truism: flowers love the sun! However, not all species tolerate a full sun location, especially as this means a lot of work: Sunny locations are hot, especially during the summer midday hours. Daily watering is therefore important so that the colorful flowers can be enjoyed throughout the season.
Lavender loves a sunny spot
Perennial flowering perennials for sunny flower beds
In order for it to bloom in full color without interruption between May and October, you should choose flowers with different flowering times and plant them together. Wonderfully suited for a flower bed in a sunny location, for example
- Gladioli: bloom between June and September, depending on the variety
- Dahlias: bloom from July until the first frost
- Spiked flowers: violet-pink inflorescences between July and September
- Marigolds: bloom between June and October
- Asters: between May and November, depending on the species and variety
- Chrysanthemums: depending on the variety from August to October
- Sunflowers: bloom from June, often well into October
- Lavender: wonderfully fragrant blooms between June and July
- Blue rue: flowers between July and October
- Phlox: blooms between July and August
- Coneflower: blooms between July and September
- Mediterranean herbs such as marjoram, thyme, sage…
tips
You should water flower beds as early as possible in the morning or evening, as more water evaporates during the day than ultimately reaches the roots. Also make sure to always water from below and not to wet the leaves and flowers.