Summer Flowers On our Summer Flowers theme page, you'll find tips to help your summer blooms flourish. You'll also get the best advice on planting. What kinds of summer flowers will you plant this year? Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:41:13 +0000 Laminas_Feed_Writer 2 (https://getlaminas.org) https://www.kotona.com/themes/summer-flowers 6 expert-approved summer flowers for full sun: “It handles blazing sun, drought, wind, and rain” Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:00:08 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/best-summer-flowers-for-full-sun https://www.kotona.com/articles/best-summer-flowers-for-full-sun 0 “They have always bloomed profusely”—4 pro-approved summer flowers for shade and partial shade Fri, 29 May 2026 09:03:25 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pro-approved-summer-flowers-for-shade-and-partial-shade https://www.kotona.com/articles/pro-approved-summer-flowers-for-shade-and-partial-shade 0 12 hanging basket ideas to make walls, pergolas, decks, and balconies bloom Tue, 26 May 2026 10:35:06 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/hanging-basket-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/hanging-basket-ideas 0 Gladiolus overwintering: when to lift corms and how to store them Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:08:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/overwintering-gladiolus https://www.kotona.com/articles/overwintering-gladiolus 0 No cool storage? Overwinter your pelargoniums at room temperature—and watch them bloom all winter Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:54:40 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pelargonium-overwintering https://www.kotona.com/articles/pelargonium-overwintering 0 False shamrock: how to help it thrive and what to do in winter—expert tips Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:23 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/false-shamrock https://www.kotona.com/articles/false-shamrock 0 This terrace is an ode to lush, meadow-like container plantings—“When you grow your own seedlings, the sky’s the limit” Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:13:26 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/terrace-container-plantings https://www.kotona.com/articles/terrace-container-plantings 0 “I wanted something beautiful in the yard without spending much,” says Laura—here’s how to grow a stunning mass of flowers on a small budget Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:59:02 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-full-of-summer-flowers https://www.kotona.com/articles/garden-full-of-summer-flowers 0 Biologist’s garden boasts pollinator-friendly flowers in full bloom: “This is a wild yard with no formalities” Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:58:41 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/biologist-wild-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/biologist-wild-garden 0 Dreaming of a garden that blooms all summer? These 47 plants will give you floral bursts all season long! Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:36:15 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/all-summer-blooming-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/all-summer-blooming-garden 0 “I promised I would make my mother’s final garden”—in Maje’s backyard, generations of memories meet her playful spirit Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/majes-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/majes-garden 0 Purple bell vine blooms vibrantly on the terrace or balcony—discover tips for growing and caring for it Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:38:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/keijunmekko-growing-and-care https://www.kotona.com/articles/keijunmekko-growing-and-care 0 The flower whisperer’s incredible hanging baskets: How Maarit grows lush summer spheres Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:55:11 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-flower-hanging-baskets https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-flower-hanging-baskets 0 Direct sow summer flowers: these quick-growing (and beautiful!) blooms can still be sown in early summer Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:19:53 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/direct-sown-summer-flowers https://www.kotona.com/articles/direct-sown-summer-flowers 0 Easy summer flowers for partial shade Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:07:51 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/easy-summer-flowers-for-partial-shade https://www.kotona.com/articles/easy-summer-flowers-for-partial-shade 0 Summer flowers for shady spots Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:10:57 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-flowers-for-shady-spots https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-flowers-for-shady-spots 0 Seriously impressive hanging flower baskets—here’s how Krista cares for them Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:26:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/seriously-impressive-hanging-flower-baskets https://www.kotona.com/articles/seriously-impressive-hanging-flower-baskets 0 Pressed flower art—pick beautiful summer plants and preserve them in frames Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:20:47 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pressed-flower-art https://www.kotona.com/articles/pressed-flower-art 0 Turn a washing machine drum into a hanging basket—check out 10+ unexpected ideas for summer flower plantings! Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:48:48 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/inspiration-for-summer-flower-plantings https://www.kotona.com/articles/inspiration-for-summer-flower-plantings 0 Petunia impresses with lush blooms—see tips from our expert and keep them vibrant all summer Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:26:29 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/petunia https://www.kotona.com/articles/petunia 0 African daisy is a stunning summer flower that doesn't mind dryness—see professional caring tips Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:18:14 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/african-daisy https://www.kotona.com/articles/african-daisy 0 Zinnia is a prolific, easy summer flower that also attracts pollinators—start indoors or sow directly in the ground Sat, 31 May 2025 12:00:12 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/zinnia https://www.kotona.com/articles/zinnia 0 Million bells is known for its never-ending blooms—help it flourish with our tips! Sat, 31 May 2025 10:00:04 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/million-bells https://www.kotona.com/articles/million-bells 0 Easy-care rose begonia thrives indoors and outdoors—see our tips for growing and caring! Fri, 30 May 2025 09:43:05 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/easy-care-rose-begonia https://www.kotona.com/articles/easy-care-rose-begonia 0 Growing dahlias for cut flowers—Check out these 18 tips for spectacular bouquets from your own yard Wed, 28 May 2025 09:55:05 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/grow-dahlias-for-cut-flowers https://www.kotona.com/articles/grow-dahlias-for-cut-flowers 0 Snapdragon is excellent both as a border plant in flowerbeds and as a striking cut flower Fri, 23 May 2025 12:54:58 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/snapdragon https://www.kotona.com/articles/snapdragon 0 Celebrate with nature! A garland made from maple leaves and 4 other delightful ideas for decorating with plants Fri, 23 May 2025 07:42:50 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/green-decorating-ideas https://www.kotona.com/articles/green-decorating-ideas 0 Ivy is ideal both as a houseplant and for outdoor planting—see instructions for growing and caring for ivy Fri, 16 May 2025 07:10:36 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/ivy-growing-and-care https://www.kotona.com/articles/ivy-growing-and-care 0 Welcome summer with a pansy wreath—here’s how to weave blooming decoration like a master florist Thu, 15 May 2025 06:57:19 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/pansy-wreath https://www.kotona.com/articles/pansy-wreath 0 Pre-sprouting gladiolus speeds up flowering—and here's how to enjoy the blooms for longer! Tue, 13 May 2025 10:29:11 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/gladiolus-pre-sprouting https://www.kotona.com/articles/gladiolus-pre-sprouting 0 Pollinators love these dahlias varieties too! We’ve chosen six charming single-flowered varieties Fri, 09 May 2025 09:13:56 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/single-flowered-dahlias https://www.kotona.com/articles/single-flowered-dahlias 0 Forget flower pots! Plant your summer flowers in jeans and boots—10 delightful ideas Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:38:07 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/recycled-summer-flower-containers https://www.kotona.com/articles/recycled-summer-flower-containers 0 How to sow tiny flower seeds evenly? Find the tools in your spice cabinet and pencil case Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:40:23 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/sowing-small-seeds https://www.kotona.com/articles/sowing-small-seeds 0 6 irresistible new summer flowers—fall for lemon-fresh million bells and bright pink cosmos Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:18:02 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/new-summer-flowers https://www.kotona.com/articles/new-summer-flowers 0 10 reasons to love pelargoniums—from cuttings to colorful blooms Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:53:27 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/10-reasons-to-love-pelargoniums https://www.kotona.com/articles/10-reasons-to-love-pelargoniums 0 Container gardening in a pelargonium tree! Marja turned an old stump into a showstopping summer flower display Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:34:46 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/container-garden-in-a-pelargonium-tree https://www.kotona.com/articles/container-garden-in-a-pelargonium-tree 0 Up to three meters in a single summer! Fast growing climbers for baskets and trellises Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:58:14 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-vines https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-vines 0 In a wheelbarrow, on the wall, or in the vegetable patch—7 ways to use summer flowers beautifully Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:17:32 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-flowers-in-the-garden https://www.kotona.com/articles/summer-flowers-in-the-garden 0 Brighten up your balcony and patio with hanging basket flowers—get care tips and discover the most beautiful varieties Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:28:38 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/hanging-basket-flowers-for-the-balcony-and-patio https://www.kotona.com/articles/hanging-basket-flowers-for-the-balcony-and-patio 0 Summer flower arrangements—three ways to combine varieties! Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:15:31 +0000 https://www.kotona.com/articles/combining-summer-flowers https://www.kotona.com/articles/combining-summer-flowers 0