Top 7 Heat-Resistant Plants for a Sunny Garden

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Top 7 Heat-Resistant Plants for a Sunny Garden

In summer, it can get very warm in the garden. Some plants struggle with that, but there are also types that cope well with heat. These plants are strong, drought-resistant and give your garden a beautiful look – even on the hottest days. In this blog, you will read about seven heat-resistant plants that are perfect for a sunny garden.

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a perennial plant with upright stems and purple flowers. This plant blooms richly from May to August and is very attractive to bees and butterflies.

Four features:

Blooms richly in summer
Purple, upright flower spikes
Suitable for dry and sunny spots
Friendly to bees and butterflies

Salvia grows best in a sunny place with well-drained soil. Ideal for borders or a natural garden.

Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'

Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails', also called feather grass, is a graceful grass that brings movement and softness to the garden. The fine stems sway in the wind and create a playful effect.

Four features:

Fine, soft leaves and graceful stems
Light green to golden brown colour
Hardy and drought-resistant
Natural appearance

Place Stipa in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Beautiful when combined with flowering perennials.

Thymus serpyllum

Thymus serpyllum is a low-growing plant that quickly forms a green carpet. It blooms with purple flowers and smells lovely.

Four features:

Fragrant, edible leaves
Attracts bees and butterflies
Compact and creeping growth
Very drought-tolerant

This thyme grows best in a sunny, dry place. Perfect as ground cover or between paving stones.

Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant' is a succulent with thick leaves and beautiful pink flower heads in late summer. A real eye-catcher that blooms for a long time.

Four features:

Succulent with thick leaves
Large, pink flower heads
Long blooming period (August–October)
Easy to care for and heat-resistant

Place Sedum in a warm, sunny spot with well-drained soil. Also suitable for pots and rock gardens.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' is a compact fountain grass with soft, brush-shaped spikes. It gives a playful effect in the garden.

Four features:

Ornamental grass with soft plumes
Compact growth habit
Stays attractive in winter
Suitable for dry gardens

Ideal for borders, pots or as a solitary plant in a modern garden. Place it in a sunny spot.

Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet', also called lamb’s ear, has soft, silver-coloured leaves. This plant is perfect for dry spots and low borders.

Four features:

Velvety, silvery-grey leaves
Compact growth
Attracts insects
Stays attractive in winter

Stachys grows well in dry, sunny gardens and adds structure and colour, even without flowers.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is a classic in every garden. Lavender ‘Hidcote’ has deep blue flowers and spreads a lovely scent.

Four features:

Deep blue flowers with intense fragrance
Attractive to bees and butterflies
Evergreen and winter hardy
Very drought-resistant

Lavender likes a sunny spot with dry, chalky soil. Lovely in borders, small hedges or pots.

Get your garden ready for summer

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