Summer flowers that can absorb heat

 Summer flowers for your garden 

Tired of your garden withering when the weather warms up? Try these summer flowers that will withstand the heat of summer and look beautiful!

Beat the summer heat

When summer temperatures rise, the plants may stop flowering, and wither, and the leaves and flowers may fall off, lose color, or go down in seed production. Learn how to help prevent heat stroke in your garden and meet 6 more flowers.

Cold solutions for hot days

Add mulch

The old adage that plants need to be cool in hot weather is the opposite, as they have cold roots, especially on hot days. Of a 2-to-3. The mulch layer helps to keep the moisture and temperature of the soil cool, calm, and stored. Keep in mind that dark mulch, such as dyed black wood chips and black volcanic rock, absorbs (retains) more heat. Light-colored mulch, such as shredded cedar bark and dry grass cuttings, reflects heat and helps keep the soil cool.

The water is OK

Provide at least one inch of water per week for annual plants with beds. Containers are in high demand because they are above ground and are easily exposed to drying air. Use a drip system or soaking hoses for consistent (and easy !) Irrigation. You can also use drops in containers. Connect everything to a timer so that watering is automatic and effortless. Low evaporation in early morning water.

Give shadow 

Adding shade-creating trees, shrubs, or structures to your landscape can help reduce surface temperatures and reduce the heat in your yard. Shaded surfaces are cooler by 20 to 45 degrees F than non-shaded objects in the same area. In mid-summer, when the sun is most intense, goliaths (Plectranthus hybrids) and sweet potato vines (Ipomoea batatas) wither; But temporary fabric line covers or shades can provide relief in your yard, especially in hot areas. UV-stabilized, polyethylene shade web minimizes the effects of the summer sun but allows airflow. Planting heat-resistant plants in the northern or northeastern part of tall, high-heat-tolerant plants such as Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) or zinnia (Zinnia Elegans) will provide some shade during the hottest part of the day.

How heat and drought affect plants

Some plants are more naturally resistant to heat, humidity, and drought than others and these flowers absorb heat better. For example, species native to hot, dry climates have developed a number of tricks that allow them to retain burning heat, such as thick cuticles (think cactus) or waxy leaf surfaces (think agaves) that cause lower transmission rates. Other plants reduce water loss by transplanting by forming small leaves, leaves covered with thin hairs, or broad or deep root systems. Transplantation is how plants sweat; Their pores, through which hydration is lost, are called stomata. When plants lose water, they wither.

How Transplantation Works

During transpiration, moisture is absorbed by the roots and carries nutrients through the plant, and exits through the stomata as carbon dioxide evaporates from the air. If too much moisture is released, the plants will wither. Some plants have the property of slowing down this process as mentioned above.

6 Summer flowers that can absorb heat

Here are 6 flowers that are well suited for heat and drought. They will bloom and look beautiful even when other plants are struggling.

Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia)

Talk about resisting heat and humidity. Angelonia is native to Mexico, so it takes a warmer temperature. Thanks to its erect growth habits and color scheme, Angelonia is a plant suitable for a bright color. Use it on beds, borders, or containers. Some varieties give off a pleasant aroma. Archangel ப Blue bicolor (pictured) has large flowers and beautiful deep purple and pale pink flowers on top of small green leaves.

Creeping zinnia (Sanvitalia procumbens)

Creeping guinea fowl is one of the simplest plants you can plant anywhere: in pots or borders. Add sunny yellow to the edge of the s. And their backward habits and low water requirements (through the leaves with short hairs) they spread their happiness. Tsavo ™ Yellow Compact Creeping Ginnia (pictured) is a great choice for containers as it is sleek and upholstered; Dark green leaves are a good variant with yellow flowers.

French marigold (Tagete spatula)

One of the waiting choices for warm gardens, marigolds add vibrant color and adorable, vase-worthy flowers and the small leaves help prevent moisture loss in summer. Easy to start with seed or buy in flats, French marigold is a classic. But step back to a new variety: 'Strawberry Blonde' (pictured) with apricot, rose, and yellow flowers. In cold weather, the flowers are pink-plum. As the summer heats up, the flowers turn yellow-pink. Plant the mass in containers or beds for a spectacular event.

Moss rose (Portulaca grandiflora)

Hot, dry, bad soil? This is not a problem for algae roses. These little flowers grow everywhere, even in the cracks between the bricks. Ideal for containers, these beauties with succulent leaves that retain moisture will often replant themselves. While they are annual in cold weather, you may enjoy them for many years in warmer places. Another plus is that deer do not like them. Mojave® red moss rose (pictured) has large rosy flowers with delicate yellow pollen. This is a vicious renaissance that does not require deadheading.

Petunia (Petunia x hybrida)

Petunias are fast-growing, beautiful, and low maintenance: their small, hairy leaves help retain moisture. Whether in beds or containers, these versatile flowers will bloom happily in hot and cold climates. And they come in all colors of the rainbow. Easy Wave Petunias are contagious, but have a more mounted shape and controlled spread than the original wave. Try Easy Wave White (pictured) in containers or as a pathway edge; They help to illuminate the sidewalks even after dark.