While some welcome the change of seasons early, we completely understand the desire to linger in the bliss of our summer garden. If your garden needs a quick refresh before you're ready to add some warm autumnal tones, here are 8 late-summer blooms to add a splash of summer colour:
Coreopsis
a cheerful perennial known for its bright, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, pink, and red. Blooming from early summer to fall, coreopsis thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its long-lasting blooms and easy-care nature make it a favorite for borders, containers, and wildflower gardens. Coreopsis also attracts butterflies, adding lively color and pollinator activity to any garden.
Salvia
Part of the mint family, salvias provide colorful spikes of densely packed flowers with tubular blossoms atop square stems and velvety leaves. Their flowers come in a range of colours, From deep purple to white and will bloom until first frost.
Rudbeckia
Known for their bold, daisy-like flowers with prominent dark centres, they're enormously popular with bees and other pollinators, and their rich glowing colours fit perfectly into the late summer garden!
Aster
vibrant, star-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer and fall, adding a burst of colour to gardens just as other flowers are fading. Known for their daisy-like appearance, asters come in various jewel-tone hues, including purple, blue, pink, and white.
Echinacea (Coneflowers)
a perennial favourite due to their vibrant, long-lasting blooms that will brighten your garden with their brilliant colour! They also happen to be a pollinator favourite, by attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies! Known to be drought-tolerant and as vigorous growers, these will bloom mid-summer into fall.
Bee Balm
A magnet for pollinators! Attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens. Its long blooming season from midsummer to early fall and showy flower clusters add a splash of colour and charm to any garden.
Dahlia
Dahlias come in an almost unlimited variety of colours and sizes, from dainty pom-pom dahlias to huge spectacular dinner plate dahlias with enormous blooms. If regularly deadheaded, they'll keep flowering right up to the first frost.
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
Commonly known as blanket flower, is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, gaillardia is drought-tolerant and easy to care for. Its long blooming season and striking, bi-coloured petals make it a standout in any garden, attracting butterflies and adding a burst of colour to borders and containers.
Sante Shasta Daisy
A robust perennial known for its large, pristine white petals surrounding a bright yellow center. Blooming from early summer to fall, this daisy thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an easy-care addition to any garden.
Crocosmia (Coppertips)
a stunning perennial that produces vibrant, sword-shaped foliage and arching spikes of fiery red, orange, or yellow flowers. Blooming in mid to late summer, Crocosmia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its bold, colorful blooms attract hummingbirds and add a striking visual interest to garden beds and borders.
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