🌼 Best Flowers to Plant in the Summer: Heat-Tolerant Blooms That Last

Looking to brighten your garden or landscape this summer? Choosing the right flowers is key to keeping your outdoor spaces colorful and healthy during the hottest months. At ProMark Landscaping, we specialize in selecting flowers that thrive in full sun, resist drought, and bloom all season long.

Below are some of our favorite summer flowers that look great and hold up in the heat.

🌸 1. Zinnias

Bright, bold, and bloom non-stop. Perfect for sunny borders and pollinator gardens.Tip: Deadhead to keep the blooms coming.

🌸 2. Marigolds

Tough, pest-resistant, and vibrant.Excellent for garden edges and companion planting with vegetables.Tip: French marigolds work well in containers.

🌸 3. Black-Eyed Susans

Golden-yellow blooms that scream summer.Great for natural gardens and cottage-style landscaping.Tip: Pairs beautifully with purple coneflowers.

🌸 4. Lantana

A tropical-looking plant with serious heat tolerance. Use in dry areas or hanging baskets. Tip: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds!

🌸 5. Coneflowers (Echinacea)

Low-maintenance and long-lasting.Ideal for perennial gardens.Tip: Leave seed heads for birds to enjoy in fall.

🌸 6. Petunias

Versatile and colorful.Great for window boxes, containers, and hanging baskets.Tip: Wave petunias spread fast and fill space beautifully.

🌸 7. Salvia

Spiky, pollinator-friendly flowers.Adds vertical interest to any sunny bed.Tip: Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.

🌿 Let ProMark Landscaping Handle the Planting

Don’t want to sweat it out this summer? Let us take care of it! Our team will design and install custom flower beds using the best summer plants for your property.

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📞 Call or message us today to book your summer planting service.