Flowers that like the heat.
Warm and hot summer days can be hard on certain plants, however there are several that thrive in the heat. However, make sure to take good care of them while they establish, then they will be fine during summer. Here are some of our favourites.
Salvia sp.
Perennial salvia (sage) provides aromatic blooms that attracts bees and butterflies.
HEIGHT: up to 1M
IDEAL POSITITON: Full sun.
IN SEASON: Summer
Geranium.
Perennial with variety of colours. Beautiful small shrub which flower for long.
HEIGHT: up to 50 cm
IDEAL POSITION: Full sun
IN SEASON: Spring/summer
Natives.
Plenty of natives plants in Australia that are made for our hot climate.
IDEAL POSITITON: Full sun.
IN SEASON: Spring / Summer
Lavender.
Many different varities, white, pink, purple & blue flowers.
HEIGHT: up to 60 cm
IDEAL POSITION: Full sun
IN SEASON: Spring/summer
Calibrachoa.
Masses of flowers, choice of different colours. Compact mounded growing habit.
HEIGHT: 30-40 cm.
IDEAL POSITION: Full sun
IN SEASON: Spring / Summer
Gaura.
(Butterfly bush)
Perennial, water-wise plant which thrives in hot, dry conditions.
HEIGHT: 30-40 cm
IDEAL POSITION: Full sun
IN SEASON: Summer
Verbena.
Lots of flowers, red and purple. Easy to grow.
HEIGHT: up to 25 cm
IDEAL POSITION: Full sun, heat tolerant and low maintenance.
IN SEASON: Summer
Sun patiens.
Annual very hardy plant. Brilliant colour from spring until winter. Comes in lots of different colours.
HEIGHT: 45-90 cm
IDEAL POSITION: Hardy and heat tolerant, easy to grow.
IN SEASON: Spring/Summer
Bougainvillea.
Climbing fast-growing plant in lots of different colours.
HEIGHT: Climbing
IDEAL POSITION: Sunny position in moist, well drained soil.
IN SEASON: Spring/Summer
Succulents.
HEIGHT: up to 50cm.
IDEAL POSITION: Warm spot, inside or outside, very well drained soil, low water needs.
IN SEASON: Summer