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Unlike the other familiar spirea species that bloom in early spring, the Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica) blooms in late spring and early summer. The 'Goldmound' cultivar is especially appreciated for its compact habit and beautiful yellowish green foliage. Read more »
Unlike its American cousin, the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) (Cornus kousa), the Chinese dogwood blooms later in the season after the leaves have appeared. This variety is called 'Milky Way' and it is especially floriferous. Read the Chinese dogwood profile » and browse this list of more ornamental woody species that bloom at this time of year:
There are several cultivars of smokebush (Cotinus coggygria), also called smoketree, with showy dark red or purple leaves. This one is called 'Royal Purple' and, come autumn, the foliage becomes even more colorful! Read more »
his is one of my favorite vines. The gloriosa lily (Gloriosa superba) is a tropical plant that is root hardy in my Zone 8 garden where I have them climbing up and through a Japanese cedar tree (Cryptomeria japonica). They'll be looking spectacular in a couple of weeks. Read more »
Canna lilies, or just cannas, (Canna X generalis) are inexpensive, easy to grow and spectacular! I grow a few in containers each season where they stay in bloom all summer! Read more » Here's a list of links to lilies you are liable to like:
I like all oxymoronically named plants but the white purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) might be my favorite and the 'White Swan' white purple coneflower is the biggest and prettiest of all. Read more »
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Ornamental bacopa (Sutera cordata) is an evergreen perennial ground hugger that grows to only a few inches in height. Although bacopa hails from South Africa and is tender to frost, it is offered by garden centers in northern climates where it is grown as a bedding and container annual. Read more » about this relatively new offering, appreciated for its compact form, non-stop flowers and tolerance of hot sunny (and salty) situations.
The African or Cape daisy (Osteospermum spp.) is a tender species that may not the easiest plant to grow but rewards with lots of pretty flowers over a long period if you're able to make it happy. There are dozens of species and hybrids but only a few are in cultivation. They like bright sunny situations, well drained soil and regular watering to look their best but are able to survive drought. They prefer low humidity and extended periods of hot, humid, rainy weather are sometimes fatal! These are very handsome plants and worth the effort. If planted in a place to their liking, they require little effort and will thrive and be gorgeous! Use African in beds, borders, rock gardens and containers. They are perennial in Zones 9-10 and grown as annuals elsewhere. Read more » and check out a few other showy sun-lovers:
The spiderflower (Cleome hassleriana) is a tall (to about 5 feet) branching plant that is tolerant of hot weather and is virtually pest-free. Improved cultivars like 'Violet Queen' are shorter, more compact and grow well in pots and containers. Read more »
The Texas scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) is a heat and drought tolerant annual that is often planted in wildflower meadows and butterfly gardens. Despite the common name, Texas scarlet sage also has white and pink flower forms. Regardless of color, hummingbirds and butterflies love to visit this pretty sage species for dinner. Here are some links to a few more easy to grow annual flowers: Read more »
Some vegetables grow best in cool weather, others like it hot. Many of our favorite edibles are grown in summer like tomatoes and cucumbers. More edible species to grown in your summertime garden: Read more »
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