Warm and hot summer days can be hard on certain plants, however there are several that thrive in the heat. 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 provides aromatic blooms that attracts bees and butterflies.
Height: up to 1m | Ideal position: full sun | In season: summer
Geranium.
Perennial with variety of colours. Beautiful small shrub which flower for long.
Height: up to 50cm | Ideal position: full sun | In season: spring/summer
Verbena.
Lots of flowers, red and purple. Easy to grow and low maintenance.
Height: up to 25cm | Ideal position: full sun | In season: summer
Calibrachoa.
Masses of flowers, choice of different colours. Compact mounded growing habit.
Height: 30-40cm | Ideal position: full sun | In season: spring/summer
Bougainvillea.
Climbing, fast-growing plant in lots of different colours.
Height: climbing | Ideal position: full sun | In season: spring/summer
Succulents.
The warmer the better. Very low maintenance. Plenty of varieties.
Height: 20-50cm | Ideal position: warm spot | In season: summer
