Six Sun-Loving Flowers That Work Great For A Shade Less Garden

If you have a garden that gets direct sunlight throughout the day it should be easy to decide what flowers to plant. This is because there are a wide variety of plants that require continuous exposure to the sun. Shade less gardens can be a great home to several sun loving flowers.

Full sun exposure can be defined as a garden that gets at least eight hours of sun per day. In North America most full sun gardens face the southwest direction. When selecting plants for your shade less garden it is important that you do not choose plants that may be damaged by the intense afternoon heat.

One of the best flowers to plant if you have a full sun garden is roses. Almost every species of rose requires at least six hours of direct sunlight in order to thrive. Roses will be beautiful additions to your sunny area. And they are not as difficult to grow as you may think. Rose bushes come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.

Daises are another flower that will do well when exposed to long hours of direct sunlight. Daisies are cheerful perennials that come in many varieties. Daisies are considered one of the easiest flowers to grow and are usually grown directly from their seeds. Because daisies love the sun, you should plant them in an area that will get maximum exposure.

Another great addition to your sunny garden is the lily. Lilies are colorful flowers that are easy to grow and require minimal care. Lilies grow from bulbs and have stiff stems. Their flowers are colorful and showy and they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Lilies do best when they are exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day.

Lavender is a fragrant plant that thrives in a full sun garden. This romantic flower does best in dry, rocky, sunny habitats. Lavender plants can withstand extreme heat and even drought. You may even consider planting them next to a brick or stone wall to provide them additional heat. Besides direct exposure to the sun lavender plants also require an alkaline soil with adequate drainage to thrive.

Perennials will appreciate a garden with constant sun exposure. Perennials are one of the most common garden flowers planted today. Perennial plants are considered to be decorative plants. They generally have showy blossoms or ornamental foliage.  They are also known for their long lifespan and can make hardy additions to any garden if cared for properly, and are exposed to direct sunlight for six to eight hours per day. Perennials are also popular because of the wide variety of shapes, heights, blossom types and colors that they come in. Generally, a perennial will bloom for three to six weeks every growing season. Perennials die down for the winter but usually bloom for several growing seasons.

The butterfly bush is another perfect choice for gardens that get plenty of sun and very little shade. These bushes can tolerate both extreme heat and humidity. Direct sunlight aids in their beautiful flower blossoms. The blooms come in a variety of striking colors including blue, lavender, pink, white and red. These bushes are not only beautiful additions to any sunny spot, but as their name suggests, they attract butterflies and bees to your garden.

So, if your garden does not have any shade to offer there are many plants that will do well in the direct sunlight. Be sure to select plants that will be able to withstand the hours of relentless sun exposure and your garden will flourish.