Quick Search: Summer - Displayed by Common Name in Ascending Order

Baby’s Breath has come a long way over the years, with breeders improving their habit, bloom time, and longevity in the garden. SUMMER SPARKLES® sets a new standard in taller Gypsophilas. Unlike most which are quite open in habit and go dormant in late summer, this new variety has a much more compact, refined looking form and looks great in the garden all season.

It forms a uniform, very densely branched, rounded clump of grey-green foliage that becomes completely covered in flowers from late spring through midsummer. The white flowers are small, semi-double, and slightly fragrant. They are borne prolifically on all sides of the plant. Deadheading the first round of flowers will encourage the plant to rebloom.

Stachys ‘Summer Crush’ produces bicolor flower spikes in shades of pink and white. The flowers are held upright on almost leafless stems above clumps of green foliage. The deer-resistant, clay-tolerant plants spread by rhizome and will spread gradually in evenly moist, sunny spots. Mature plants have some resistance to drought. Great planted in multiples adjacent to dark purple bloomers.

A blanket of pure white all season long! Large clusters of flowers carpet the narrow, evergreen leaves from spring to fall. Evergreen foliage is dark green and semi-glossy, making for an attractive appearance all season. Nice alternative to lobelia.

Summer Magic is a new, extremely free-flowering grandiflora variety from the UK that blooms continuously from May to September. Grass green leaves and a great deep lavender flower color make for a great garden combination. This new catmint is compact and sturdy and never flops, even in the worst rain storms. You won't attract cats with this selection either. Compared to ‘Walker's Low’ and ‘Six Hills Giant’, Summer Magic has a much sturdier habit and never goes through that ugly mid summer phase. Awards: Shortlisted for the New Plant Award at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013.

Elegant, bushy, branching, 14-18 inch plants produce clouds of spurless upward facing flowers over a long summer season. Sensational in small groups or massed, and they are outstanding for cutting.

Totally unlike the tall, spiky Delphinium cultivars, this little beauty stands at a height of 10"-12" and forms compact mounds of well-branched foliage. It puts on a spectacular show from early summer to fall, with satiny midnight blue flowers which cover the lacy leaves. Though it is short-lived, it is worth using as edging, a bedding plant, or in containers combined with brightly colored annuals.

Lantern-like seed capsules are blushed with pink. Unusual for its foliage that holds up nicely in summer heat, its leaves are darker green, smoother and more glossy than typical of the species. Discovered by Sunleaf Nursery, Ohio, it is appreciated for its symmetry, heat resistance, and improved foliage quality.

Old-fashioned double flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Reliable blooming, even as young plants. Biennial or short-lived perennial, allow to reseed. Flowers are produced lower on the flowering stems than in other cultivars.

Medium, thick, heart-shaped leaves have dark green centers and contrast nicely with wide lemon-lime borders. Edges become creamier as the season progresses and lavender flowers appear in midsummer. Sunlight intensifies the foliage colors.

Create delicious salads, sandwiches, stir-fries and more with the five types of gourmet baby lettuce greens contained in this exciting mix! Summer Picnic brings you the best cut-and-come-again varieties for tasty, succulent eating.

A new smaller version of purple-leafed Ninebark. This shrub has very compact branching and fine, deeply cut leaves. A very hardy shrub that requires little pruning, this unique native plant has pinkish-white, button-like flowers in mid-summer.

'Summer Heat' is a standout variety with its attractive bright red flowers with a vibrant yellow center. The larger size of the flowers adds to their visual impact, making a bold statement in any garden. Its resilience and stunning appearance make it a perfect choice for those seeking vibrant and long-lasting blooms during the summer season.

Large, fragrant rose-pink flowers with darker centers bloom spring through summer. Compact habit and strong disease resistance keeps this series looking good at retail and in the garden.

This hardy perennial fits the need of providing a Hibiscus lineup with greater feminine appeal. Huge 7” wide, ruffled flowers are white with a deep red eye. The edges of the petals are edged with blush pink. Combined with the heavily overlapping petals, this creates a pinwheel effect on the flowers. Attractive, healthy leaves are bright green with slightly serrated edges. A polished, upright habit and extremely high bud count with good axillary branching ensures that this Hibiscus will have a longer season of color, from late summer through early fall. Flowers are produced from the top to the bottom of the plant, rather than just at the top like some other cultivars. ‘Ballet Slippers’ is the perfect backdrop or centerpiece for sunny borders.

‘Lilac Crush’ adds a new color to the Summerific® Series and a rare color among Hardy Hibiscus! Lilac flowers open 7-8" wide with overlapping petals of a thick substance. The flowers will have cool tones under low temperature conditions. Similar to ‘Candy Crush’ and fellow newcomer ‘Valentine's Crush’, ‘Lilac Crush’ has an upright, columnar habit that is very sturdy and resists lodging. Maple-like leaves are a rich green.

Neat, heavy blooming, 20" plants produce spikes of brilliant red flowers, continusously from spring until fall. They are hummingbird magnets. Flowers appear two weeks earlier, and hold better in wind and rain, than other salvias of this type.

A silver-grey carpet of pointed leaves covered liberally in early summer with masses of crisp white silky flowers with an almost luminous quality. Foliage is a useful, year-round contrast to stronger colors.

Blooms all season; heat and drought tolerant plants; grape-scented foliage; low maintenance.

The cascading habit of this new Angelface® Angelonia is perfectly suited for hanging baskets and combinations. The plants have height on the top of the pot, but then cascade over the edge as well. In containers it will function as both a filler and spiller. Their heat tolerance makes them an excellent choice for gardeners who live in climates with hot summers.

The cascading habit of this new Angelface® Angelonia is perfectly suited for hanging baskets and combinations. The plants have height on the top of the pot, but then cascade over the edge as well. In containers it will function as both a filler and spiller. Their heat tolerance makes them an excellent choice for gardeners who live in climates with hot summers.

Large, radiant flowers distinguish this cascading Angelonia, which blooms early with imporved branching, making it a versatile addition to summer recipes. Cascade Snow is a vigorous, sun-loving variety that is heat resistant and needs no deadheading.

The cascading habit of this new Angelface® Angelonia is perfectly suited for hanging baskets and combinations. The plants have height on the top of the pot, but then cascade over the edge as well. In containers it will function as both a filler and spiller. Their heat tolerance makes them an excellent choice for gardeners who live in climates with hot summers.

Blooms all season; heat and drought tolerant plants; grape-scented foliage; low maintenance.

Blooms all season on heat and sun-loving plants; drought tolerant; foliage is grape scented

Blooms all season; heat and drought tolerant plants; grape-scented foliage; low maintenance.

Adorned with the biggest blooms of any angelonia, ‘Archangel Ruby Sangria’ dazzles with the only dark red blooms on the market. Easy-upkeep, well-branching annual requires no pinching or extra care. Sturdy plants thrive in extreme heat, damp, and drought. All they ask is to be watered when soil is dry to the touch. While bothered by few insect or disease problems, do keep an eye out for aphids during warm, humid spells.

Attractive glossy, dark green leaves and extra large flowers roughly the size of a dime, about twice the size of a typical Clethra adorn this plant. The large spikes are loaded with fragrant, pure white flowers in late summer. Wonderfully fragrant.

Deep blue shades with a lighter throat.

Rose shades with a lighter throat.

Yellow shades with a purple throat.

Yellow shades with a purple throat.

These filtered-sun lovers provide superb color throughout even the hottest months of the year, thrive in high humidity and do well in pots and window boxes.

These filtered-sun lovers provide superb color throughout even the hottest months of the year, thrive in high humidity and do well in pots and window boxes.

Large white flowers with a hint of pink bloom in abundance over long hanging stems. One of the best blooming annuals for shady spots, it seems the hotter the summer gets the more flowers appear.

These filtered-sun lovers provide superb color throughout even the hottest months of the year, thrive in high humidity and do well in pots and window boxes.

First Editions ‘Summer Cascade’ wisteria’s flowering vine blooms on new growth, covering the plant with flowers beginning in June. It’s a great choice for covering arbors or pergolas, adding shade, fragrance and ambiance to outdoor spaces.

‘Summer Cascade’ features long, showy flowers that open to a deep blue-lavender then fade as the season progresses. In late summer, the plant produces seedpods that add multi-season interest.

Summer Berries is a cheery blend of magnificent colors on super-easy plants that thrive in any sunny spot—especially poor, dry soils that most perennials hate! For splendid fresh and dried arrangements plus long-lasting garden color that bees and butterflies love, grow plenty of Summer Berries!