Due to global warming, nowadays the seasons of almost all countries are threatened. The heat is rising warningly. During the summer, people are getting very tough. The daily hassle becomes stressful. But we have to overcome the stress and have to live our lives as stress-free as possible.
Being happy depends on people in different ways. Some of them like flowers, as I do, but continuous heat makes many flowers die. But many plants actually love the heat and will keep blooming throughout the summer, no matter what the thermometer says. Now, how will we release our dopamine? Here, I will be talking about 10 flowers that will absorb the heat, making your dopamine high!!
- Hibiscus
Hibiscus, a dazzling and lively plant, is known for its astonishing flowers and wide-ranging uses. Native to warm regions, it is cultivated worldwide for its beauty and purpose, often as ornamental plants and in herbal teas.
HOW TO GROW
- Use loose, absorbent soil with neutral/slightly acidic pH.
- Provide plenty of sunlight for favorable flowers.
- Water to keep moist soil, avoid overwatering.
- Trim in early spring, removing dead/weak branches.
- Sunflowers
Sunflowers (Helianthus ) are annual plants with daisy-like blooms in various colors, typically yellow with brown cores. They are heat-tolerant, pest-resistant, and attract pollinators. Sunflowers are heliotropic, turning to follow the Sun during early growth. They make prime cut blooms, and their seeds are a healthy snack or bird food.
HOW TO GROW
- Water 3 to 4 inches from roots when small, use snail/slug bait for protection.
- Once rooted, water deeply but occasionally, about once a week, unless acute weather.
- Feed scarcely, using diluted fertilizer away from the bottom.
- Support tall species with bamboo supports for short-term stability.
3. Zinnia
Zinnias are fast-growing, warm-season annual flowers that bloom with abandon, needing only trivial care. Zinnias bloom in full sunlight, preferring nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
Care:
- Choose a sunny spot with at least six hours of direct sunlight.
- Use nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
- Water occasionally; they’re drought-tolerant.
- They require little fertilizer.
4. Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a striking plant that can transform your backyard into a picturesque retreat. This tropical plant blooms in warmer climates, precisely USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. During colder months.
Bougainvillea thrive with specific conditions:
- Needs 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily; won’t bloom in part shade or shade.
- Ensure well-draining soil. Water deeply and frequently when new; drought-tolerant once established.
- Use balanced slow-release fertilizer; avoid high nitrogen.
- Angelonia
Snapdragons charm but fade in heat, while angelonia blooms after snapdragons droop. Angelonia is an annual in cool climates and a perennial in USDA zone 9+.
Angelonia Care
- Plant in full sun and well-draining soil.
- Water until rooted and in extended dry periods.
- Fertilize lightly at the beginning of the season.
- Red salvia
Red salvia, a perennial often grown as an annual, adds dazzling accents in gardens or containers. Plant in mid-spring in 70°F soil.
Here are the main care for red salvia:
- Plant in full sun, at least 6-8 hours daily.
- Water to keep soil evenly moist; mulch to preserve moisture.
- Regularly fertilize with all-purpose garden fertilizer.
- Dahlia
Dahlias perennials in warmer climates and annuals below USDA zone 8. They need full sun and well-drained soil. Dahlias are toxic to dogs and cats, so plant them away from pets.
Dahlia Care
- Choose a location with full sunlight.
- Larger varieties up to 3 feet apart for air circulation.
- Water weekly after sprouting
- Ixora
Ixora. is a genus of small tropical flowering plants with large bunches of four-petaled flowers. Ixora grows best in tropical conditions outdoors and in somewhat humid spaces indoors. Ixora requires full sun, and moist, acidic soil, and thrives in temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant in organic, peat-based soil.
- Moss rose
Moss rose is a flowering lush native to South America, growing up to 9 inches tall and spreading into a thick layer, making it a good ground cover. Its flowers come in bright colors, resembling miniature roses, and only open in full sun.It thrives in poor, dry, well-drained soil and blooms from summer to fall.
- Lantana
Lantana is a hardy bush in warm zones and an annual in colder areas. It produces brightly colored clusters of flowers and is used in hanging baskets or ground covers. Lantana blooms in full sun, needing at least six hours of sunlight, well-draining neutral soil, and temperatures above 55°F. It is toxic to some pets.
Now you can plant your eye-soothing flowers in the extreme heat and have mental peace throughout the hectic schedule of your life.
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Anika Sharmila
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