Sedum.
Zinnia.
Dahlia.
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Story and photos by Gillian Pegg
ome of the prettiest blooms wait until the very end of the season to appear. Enjoy the summer season all the way to September with a variety of florals that help gardeners transition from the abundance of summer to the cooler autumn months. Sedum (perennial). Beautiful and bright, these plants are long lasting and hardy enough to survive through drought or overwatering. Sedums add a pop of rich colour to any garden bed and are a favourite for pollinators. Expect a show of bright butterflies and buzzing bees passing through your garden bed once you plant these low maintenance plants. Zinnia (annual). These fast-growing blooms attract butterflies, and can be classified as single, semidouble, or double. Zinnias are low maintenance but have high impact. Their flowers are bright and bold and stick around into the fall. Dahlia (annual; dig the tubers to overwinter). As vibrant as they are versatile, dahlias come in many colours, including sunset, deep purple, or white. These Issue 4
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