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Summer Color Picking out the right flowers for Florida’s climate can help you enjoy their bright colors all summer long.
Coreopsis do well in dry conditions and come in a wide variety of colors. With minor maintenance, they can last several years.
Florida has a climate unlike any other in the country—its humidity and heat are a challenge for gardeners. But those who choose carefully, working with Florida rather than against it, will enjoy the rewards of stunning summer colors in their gardens. Here are the flowers that thrive best in the Sunshine State, divided into perrennials and annuals. A combination of both is always ideal.
Perrennials
Perennials regrow and can last for many seasons or years. They generally have a shorter bloomAbove: Pink Pentas Below: Purple & violet Torenia ing period and are often not as Opposite Page: Marigolds spectacular as annuals.
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Some of the lowest-maintenance perennials are Coreopsis, lantana, and Pentas, which take full or partial sun and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Blue daze and Bulbine thrive in the summer heat and prefer full sun. They both are great for accents in
flowering beds. For shaded areas, look for Crossandra,which comes in oranges and yellows.
Annuals
Annuals live for one season but have a burst of color that’s hard to beat! Some of the most dura-
