Early Summer Flowering Plants

Bring Colour to Your Garden in Early Summer

As the days get longer and warmer, early summer is a fantastic time to enjoy a burst of floral colour in your garden. The transition from spring to summer sees an array of plants coming into bloom, bringing vibrancy and structure to flower beds, borders, and containers. Whether you're looking for perennials, shrubs, or bedding plants, here are some of the best choices for early summer flowering

Roses – Classic Beauty for Summer Gardens

Roses are a timeless addition to any garden and bloom beautifully in early summer. ✔️ Varieties to Try – Hybrid tea roses, floribunda, climbing roses. ✔️ Best Planting Spot – Full sun with well-draining soil. ✔️ Care Tips – Feed with rose fertiliser in spring, deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

Delphiniums – Tall & Majestic

These towering perennials add height and elegance to flower borders. ✔️ Colours – Blue, purple, pink, and white. ✔️ Best Planting Spot – Sheltered, sunny locations with fertile soil. ✔️ Care Tips – Stake taller varieties to prevent wind damage, keep soil moist but well-drained.

Peonies – Large, Lush Blooms

Peonies produce stunning, full flowers that last well into summer. ✔️ Varieties to Try – Sarah Bernhardt (pink), Bowl of Beauty (pink and yellow). ✔️ Best Planting Spot – Well-drained soil with at least six hours of sun per day. ✔️ Care Tips – Mulch in spring, avoid overwatering, and remove spent blooms.

Foxgloves – Perfect for Cottage Gardens

Foxgloves bring height and a cottage-garden charm with their tall flower spikes. ✔️ Best Varieties – Digitalis purpurea (common foxglove), Digitalis lutea (yellow foxglove). ✔️ Best Planting Spot – Partial shade or full sun with well-draining soil. ✔️ Care Tips – Allow plants to self-seed for naturalised planting in borders.

Salvias – Long-Lasting Colour

Salvias are reliable and long-flowering, providing interest well into late summer. ✔️ Varieties to Try – Salvia nemorosa ‘Caradonna’, Salvia ‘Hot Lips’. ✔️ Best Planting Spot – Full sun, in well-drained soil. ✔️ Care Tips – Deadhead to extend flowering, water regularly in dry spells.

Tips for a Thriving Early Summer Garden

✔️ Regular Deadheading – Removing faded flowers encourages more blooms. ✔️ Mulching – A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. ✔️ Water Wisely – Water early in the morning or late in the evening to prevent evaporation. ✔️ Feed Appropriately – Use a balanced fertiliser to support healthy growth and flowering.

With these early summer flowering plants, your garden will be full of vibrant colour and stunning blooms to enjoy as the season unfolds.

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