Summer Flowering Plants

Mix plants that peak at different points across June, July and August, and deadhead regularly. The flowering months are listed on each plant page so you can spread the display.

New plants need regular water through their first summer while they root in. After that many cope with less, though pots always dry out faster and need watching in hot spells.

Open, single flowers are easiest for bees and butterflies to feed on. Summer is the peak season for pollinator activity, so it is the best time to plant for wildlife.

Many are. A dedicated row or a generous border gives you flowers to bring indoors all summer, and cutting often encourages the plant to produce more.