annuals

Low Maintenance Sun Loving Plants That Handle Drought and Summer Heat

Got a spot that bakes in sun from morning to night? These tough, sun-loving plants cope well with heat and dry soil, and many will reward you with long flowering and reliable ground cover.

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For Flowers All Summer, Choose This Reliable Star for Window Boxes and Borders

Verbena is one of the most dependable summer bloomers, flowering from late spring right up to the first frosts. Give it sun and free-draining soil and it will reward you with waves of colour in borders and cascades in containers.

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How to plan a border that flowers from the first days of spring to late autumn

A border that stays colourful from early spring until autumn doesn’t happen by accident. With the right mix of bulbs, perennials and annuals, you can bridge flowering gaps and keep the display going for months.

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