While some annuals may not handle full sun, there are a select few that thrive in the heat. All plants need sunlight; however only certain ones can tolerate it during hot summer months with ease.
Here are fifteen tough-as-nails beauties for your consideration this year! Flowers are a great way to brighten up your garden and make it more lively. In addition, they’re relatively easy to grow in any size space at home or outdoors!
Not enough room for flowers? Try growing some in containers, pots, hanging baskets; whatever you have available will do the trick! With these full sun annuals on hand this summer season why not add color wherever you can go: inside or outside of your house – no matter where there’s sunlight.
1. Snapdragon
Snapdragons are a perennial favorite in the garden. These gorgeous flowers love nothing more than sun, and they grow well even when it’s chilly outside! You’ll find them blooming for months on end if you give this cheerful flower plenty of room to thrive.
2. Zinnia
Zinnia’s are a popular flower and can produce beautiful flowers. They require full sun to grow their best, so make sure they’re planted in the ground when it is warm out. The perfect time of year for zinnias seeds is Spring because that way you’ll get seedlings before summer starts and you have more sunshine during your day.
3. California Poppy
The California Poppy is a tried-and-true favorite for flower gardens and has been around since the days of Greek mythology. They are easy to grow, but do require well drained soil with some sand mixed in due to their need for full sun exposure. In early summer they bloom orange, cream or yellow flowers that come in beautiful shades ranging from pink to red; these colors will last until fall when this hardy perennial reverts back into its dormant stage waiting patiently yet expectantly at your feet once again next year!
4. Cosmos
Cosmos are amazingly stunning flowers. They come in a wide variety of colors and can be found growing all over the world, but they prefer to grow best when there is plenty of sun.
5. Lantana
Lantana is a tropical plant that comes in many colors and looks great when grown as an annual or perennial. When planted together, the flowers look like rainbows of color! The variety of Lantanas makes them perfect for any garden’s aesthetic and can be used to create vibrant rainbows with their clusters of small flowers.
6. Celosia
Celosia is an annual plant that thrives in rich soil. They grow best when the sun hits them, and their color range includes yellow orange red pink and purple.
7. Pentas
Pentas are excellent for attracting bees to the garden. They produce beautiful, star-shaped flowers that bring a brilliant shine to any space they inhabit and attract pollinators with their delicious fragrance.
8. Poppy
Poppy’s bright colors make them stand out from the rest of the traditional flower bouquets. They grow best in full sun and are commonly used for festivals, birthdays, Valentine’s Day because they represent love.
9. Petunia
Petunias are easy to grow, beautiful flowers that love the full sun and thrive throughout summer. They look great when grown in pots or hanging baskets and can be planted even if you don’t have a garden!
10. Verbena
Verbena, also known as “The Herb of Love,” is a perennial plant that flowers from late summer through early fall. It can grow up to 5 feet tall and thrives best in sunny locations with well-drained soil conditions.
11. Marigold
Marigolds are a bright addition to any garden because they love full sun and bloom during spring and summer. They have beautiful orange, yellow flowers that can add some color even in the depths of winter when other plants may be dormant.
12. Lisianthus
The lisianthus may be the most whimsical and colorful flower you have ever seen. They come in blue, lilac, pink or white with single or double flowers that grow best in full sun but do need some afternoon shade for ultimate success.
13. Million Bells
The Million Bells plant is an understated yet beautiful option for any space. Blooming from spring until the frost arrives, this hardy perennial can thrive in full sun or partial shade and looks great on its own as well as when paired with other plants!
14. Sunflower
Sunflowers are a renown botanical wonder. These plants grow very tall and stand out in the summer months with their bright yellow flowers that face towards the sun for maximum exposure to light!
15. Portulaca
Portulaca is the perfect ground cover for your hot and sunny garden. They produce beautiful flowers in a variety of colors, such as pink, yellow red orange white and cream! The plants reseed very easily so they will always come back year after year to brighten up your space.