Container gardens are a great way to brighten up patios and welcome butterflies and bees to our yards. It’s true that not all flowers can withstand high temperatures and sunlight, but humans will thrive in sunny environments, especially if you care for them properly.

2. ZINNIA

Zınnıas will attract pollinators to our garden

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Zinnias are easy to grow from seed and dazzle the garden with their bright, cheerful blooms.

They need good drainage, so remember to amend the soil with perlite, pumice or something similar, advises plant expert Vladan Nıkolıc. “The plant dies to encourage more flowering,” he continues, and feeds monthly using a high-phosphorus fertilizer.

‘Avoid wetting leaves to reduce the risk of powdery mildew.’

Burpee’s ‘State Faır Mıx’ Flowers (opens in a new tab) create giant blooms in a variety of breathtaking shades.

Vladan Nıkolıc is a houseplant expert with over 10 years of experience and founder of the houseplant care blog MrHousePlant.com. He’s also a social media influencer who helps newcomers to the world of houseplants become great plant parents.

3. SUNFLOWERS

Helıanthus annuus ‘Firecracker’ has a striking appearance

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“Sunflowers are iconic flowers that are perfect for growing in containers in full sun,” says Zahıd Adnan (opens in a new tab) of The Plant Bıble. “They are known for their large, cheerful flowers and can add a spectacular focal point to a container garden.”

They need at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day to grow, Zahıd continued. ‘They are also drought-resistant and can withstand hot and dry conditions.

“To care for sunflowers, use deep containers with well-drained soil, water deeply but infrequently, and support tall varieties so they don’t tip over.”

Tru Burpee Sunflowers ‘Sunraƴ Yellow Hƴbrıd’ (opens in a new tab) are for compact, branching plants, each with up to 14 flowers.

Zahıd is a recognized figure in the horticulture industry, with extensive experience and extensive knowledge of horticulture. As founder and editor of ThePlantBıble.com, he provides top-notch content and professional advice to fellow garden enthusiasts every day. In addition to his work, Zahıd also manages a 10-hectare farmland and maintains a special garden in his backyard.

4. CALENDAR

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These flowers are very easy to grow.

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Marigolds are a great choice for solar containers. “They come in a variety of sizes, from dwarf varieties that are perfect for small containers to taller varieties that make a bold statement,” says Zahıd Adnan.

“Marigolds are also known for their pest-repelling properties, making them a natural choice for organic gardening,” he adds. Try them as a companion plant to nearby container-grown vegetables.

‘To care for marigolds, provide well-drained soil, regular watering, and deadhead blooms to promote continued flowering.’

5. Sage

Salvia nemorosa ‘Hello Blue Ice’

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Salvias are popular shrubs with purple, red, pink and white flowers. They are ideal for a wild garden because the nectar-rich flowers will attract beneficial pollinators as well as hummingbirds. You can also create new plants for free by propagating these plants from cuttings.

Provide good drainage, remove spent flowers and water regularly throughout the growing season.

Nature Hılls has a wide variety of sage plants (opens in a new tab) for you to choose from.

6. LANTANA

Lantana attracts attention with its vibrant colors

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“A hardy, vibrant plant like lantana is ideal for growing in a pot in full sun,” says Aadıtăna Bhatta. ‘It produces bright, vibrant blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

‘Grow our lantana in well-drained soil and water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between fertilizations. Regular pruning will promote bushier growth.

Try lantana ‘Landmark Rose Sunrıse’ from Burpee (opens in a new tab) for pretty pink and yellow flowers.

7. PORTUGAL

Portulacas are easy-to-care-for plants that love sunlight

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“Portulaca is a succulent plant that is easy to care for and drought-resistant,” says Taha Arooj (opens in a new tab), in-house garden expert at Chase Hortıcultural. “It comes in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, pink and white.”

Also known as sun roses, these annuals can also be grown as ground covers and will spill over the edges of containers to create stunning landscaping. No pruning required. Let the soil dry between each watering.

Burpee’s Portulaca ‘Sundıal Hƴbrıd Mıx’ (opens in a new tab) makes a statement in sensational color.

8. AFRICAN CHrysanthemum

Light up container display

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Also known as boneflowers or Cape daisies, these tender perennials have large flowers in a variety of colors that love to soak up the sun’s rays. In fact, most varieties bloom at night.

Provide soil in our containers that is slightly acidic and well-drained, and fertilize regularly throughout the growing season. Be careful with bedbugs.

9. PETUNIAS

Petunias adapt to any type of garden design.

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A favorite for hanging baskets and window boxes, petunias are a classic bedding plant with trumpet-shaped flowers and a cascading growth habit.

Lots of sunlight creates conditions for the plant to flower a lot. Water deeply and fertilize regularly, and remove dead flowers to give the plant energy to reproduce more.

There are many types of petunias available at Burpee (opens in a new tab).

10. UNIVERSE

These fast-growing plants will quickly fill containers with attractive foliage and pretty flowers.

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Cosmos offers feathery foliage and pretty daisy-like flowers with silky petals. They are another sun-loving annual that is easy to grow from seed and adds a romantic touch to a container display.

If growing from seed, use a sharp knife to cut the shoot tips off the seedling to encourage healthy side shoots and a bushy habit, recommends gardening expert John Negus. Then, place the plants in a sunny window or frost-free greenhouse to grow and transplant outdoors when frost is over in late May or early June. Give the seedlings plenty of light so they can thrive. developing well”.

Try growing cosmos ‘Lemonade’, available from Burpee (opens in a new tab), for pale yellow flowers.

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