The Best Plants For Summer 2023

The summer of 2023 promises to be a spectacular season for plant lovers all around the world. With warm weather, and a lot of sunshine, plants in your garden will bloom, creating a beautiful atmosphere. While there are many different varieties of plant to choose from, here are just a few of the best.

Suncredible(r) Saturn

The Suncredible (r) Saturn is a tall feisty that can attain a hefty 36 inches or so, and will produce flowers until the first frost. It’s a perennial that is tolerant of dry and wet soil conditions, and is easily maintained. A shady location is optimal, but it can be grown in full sun as long as it gets a good dose of vitamin D. If you’re into gardening, this is a genus you won’t want to pass up.

Calycanthus floridus

Calycanthus floridus, also known as Carolina allspice, is an ornamental shrub. It is hardy and has attractive yellow-orange fall foliage. This plant is popular for its sweetly fragrant flowers.

Calycanthus floridus is found growing naturally in deciduous woodlands, shady lowlands and along the shores of freshwater lakes. The plant prefers rich, moist loams. However, it is tolerant of clay soils.

Its large, oval leaves are very dense and turn very attractive yellow in the fall. It is also a good choice for a border or specimen planting.

Verbena

Verbena is a perennial that can be grown as either a hanging basket plant or in the ground. It has low water requirements, which makes it a good choice for containers.

To keep your plant happy, keep your soil well drained and rich in nutrients. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring. If you choose to mulch your plant, apply a thick organic mulch. This will prevent waterlogging and help the plant recover.

Avoid watering your Verbena too much, as overwatering can cause root rot. The best time to prune your Verbena is when flowering starts to slack.

Sedum

Sedums are perennials that can be planted in containers, rock gardens, or raised beds. They come in a variety of colors and shapes and are easy to grow. Plant sedums in sunny, dry spots. These are also hardy plants that tolerate high heat and humidity.

Tall sedums are typically upright, and feature large, colorful flower clusters. You can choose a sedum with pink, purple, red, white, or blue flowers. If you are planting a tall sedum in a small area, it’s a good idea to thin the plant to promote compact growth.

Nigella

Nigella is a beautiful plant that makes a great cut flower. This cool-weather annual blooms in blue and white. The flowers are enclosed in airy bracts giving them the appearance of being surrounded by a mist.

Nigella sativa grows naturally in Southern Europe and the Middle East. It is also grown for its ornamental seed pods. These seeds are a rich source of calcium, zinc and iron.

These seeds are also used to make bread. Interestingly, these seeds have a subtle peppery flavor. They are a natural dairy-free and gluten-free option.

Canna lily

Canna lilies are a plant that produces large, tropical-looking leaves and massive blooms. They are one of the best plants for summer.

These bold plants can grow up to eight feet tall in one season. Their rhizomes grow easily and spread. Some varieties have beautiful blue or purple flowers.

They do well in part shade but they also enjoy full sun. Depending on your climate, cannas should be watered every other day. You can store your canna bulbs for the winter.

Ranunculus

Ranunculus are beautiful flowers that are great for cutting bouquets. They are available in an array of colors. These flowering plants are usually purchased from a garden center or florist.

Ranunculus are a type of perennial. You can plant ranunculus throughout the year, but they perform best in cool weather. In cooler climates, you should plant them in the early spring or fall before the ground freezes. This will help them to grow and bloom.

They are best grown in full sun to part shade. They also like a moist, well-drained soil. When you plant them, make sure to space them no closer than 6 inches apart.

Wisteria ‘Golden Dragon’

The Wisteria tree is a beautiful deciduous climber that produces a wonderful array of fragrant flowers. It is a great addition to a garden and is drought-tolerant. This plant is also adaptable to most landscapes.

It can be grown as a shrub, vine, or tree. It grows well in sun or shade. Plants should be watered regularly. Once a few years old, they can be pruned to a more compact shape.

Wisteria can be grafted to create new plants. They are also propagated by cuttings. Some varieties have striking flower colors.