5 best flowering plants for Summer

Vinca

Easy to grow

Heat and drought tolerant

Blooms from May to October

Low maintenance

Cosmos

Sun-loving plants

Blooms in late summer

Cosmos grow best if planted in a sunny spot and when protected from wind

Cosmos love well-drained, light soil

Zinnia

Zinnias prefer full sun and do best in well-drained soil

One of the easiest flowers to grow

Mimulus

Known for its rich colors and charming patterns

Best planted in a moist, poorly drained, humus-rich soil

Blooms from June to September

Portulaca

They love the sun and need little water to grow

Portulacas are very tolerant of high heat

Blooms all summer long

Portulacas are considered symbols of good luck!