Spice up your garden in late summer
With my garden information plants for August and beyond. In late summer, gardens run out of steam. The best antidote to a flagging August garden is to add plants that bloom later in the year. my garden info reveals how to boost your borders and patios and bring color well into autumn by growing some favorite plants for late summer colour.
1. Callistemon
The bottlebrush plant, Callistemon, is native to Australia, but the shrubs are now popular ornamental shrubs due to their showy flower spikes. Grow in a warm, safe place.
2. Echinacea
No list of plants for late summer color would be complete without echinaceas. These hardy perennials can be adapted to suit a variety of planting themes, from tropical to prairie.
3. Lychnis coronaria
Not only do rose campsis (Lychnis coronaria) enjoy the heat, but they also thrive and develop excellent leaf color in dry soil. Deadhead magenta flowers frequently to prolong the display. Need to fill hot spots? Check out some of our favorite plant combinations for full sun.
4. Phygelius
Cape Fuchsias (Pygelius) are ideal for subtropical borders and pot displays. The flowers should last until September, but you can continue them with regular deadheading.
5. Phlox
Fragrant, hardy and reliable herbaceous perennials, phlox are a late summer must. Cut back to the ground in late fall when the leaves begin to turn yellow. Enjoy their heady aroma by snapping off a few stems and popping them into a mug.
6. Veronicacastrum
These elegant perennials are much loved by pollinators and are a real feast for the eyes in late summer. Grow veronicastrum in moist, well-drained soil and provide plenty of organic matter.
7. Bergamot
Bergamot (Monarda) forms lush mounds topped with dazzling flowers in green, pink and purple. The aromatic leaves give off a lovely, spicy aroma when crushed. There are 10 more plants with fragrant foliage.
Tips for a quick garden revival
Water your plants in the evening so that they take up water throughout the night
In hot, dry weather, your containers will dry out quickly, so make watering a priority
Watch for perennial weeds such as pintweed and ground elder, removing tops at ground level and weakening them.
If you find annual weeds, pull them up before they set seed
Don't overwater the lawn - you'll encourage green growth that requires more and more water. Instead, leave it to recover in the fall
When mowing, don't go for close-packed, stubby crops—leave a few inches and it'll stay green.
Avoid watering the best plants and instead focus on the ones that haven't bloomed yet
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