Late-Season Color for Tough Summer Conditions – From Fran’s Flowers
Let’s be honest—by the time late summer rolls around, your garden can start to look a little crispy. At Fran’s Flowers, we know the struggle of keeping plants happy during New England’s heatwaves. But here’s the good news: late summer is still a great time to plant, especially if you pick the right performers.
We’ve pulled together a list of some of our favorite drought-tolerant, heat-loving plants that don’t just survive the heat—they thrive in it. Whether you’re freshening up containers or filling in bare spots, these tough beauties are up for the challenge.
🌞 Top Heat-Lovers for the Late-Season Garden:
1. Lantana
This colorful annual laughs in the face of dry spells. Its clusters of bright blooms are a butterfly magnet—and the hotter it gets, the more it blooms.
2. Sedum (Stonecrop)
A must-have for sunny beds and borders, sedum stores water in its succulent leaves and produces late-season flowers that bees adore.
3. Coneflower (Echinacea)
Tough as nails and stunning to boot, coneflowers keep blooming through heat and humidity—and they’ll come back next year even stronger.
4. Russian Sage
Airy, silver foliage and clouds of lavender-blue flowers make Russian Sage a drought-defying favorite for full sun.
5. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)
This little powerhouse puts out non-stop daisy-like blooms, even in the hottest part of summer. Bonus: pollinators love it!
6. Zinnia
If you want bold color and non-stop blooms, zinnias are your best friend. Heat, sun, even a bit of neglect? No problem.
Why Late-Season Planting Works
While spring gets all the planting hype, late summer and early fall offer warm soil and more consistent rainfall (plus fewer bugs and weeds!). It’s a perfect time to add tough, low-maintenance color to your garden.
Here at Fran’s Flowers, we’re stocked with fresh plants ready to fill in the gaps and keep your garden looking fabulous well into fall.
🌻 Stop by and let’s beat the heat together—with beautiful, heat-loving plants that just won’t quit. Whether you’re updating containers or refreshing your perennial beds, we’re happy to help you choose plants that thrive in the summer sun.
Let your garden glow—even when it’s scorching out!
—The Team at Fran’s Flowers
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