Plants that survive the summer
Summer is here and the temperatures are hot and intense. With these environmental changes it is important to take appropriate measures to ensure the survival of your plants. But if you are on the lookout for the perfect specimens for this climate, which are able to tolerate the bright sun and which will also look radiant and adorn your balcony or terrace, you should pay attention to this list of plants that survive the summer.
Flowering Plants for Summer
Daisies
Daisies are one of the most famous flowers in the world, not only because of their symbolism (we have all stripped the leaves of a daisy) and because they are able to survive in extreme heat conditions. It is semi-shrubby and blooms almost all year round, from spring to early winter. They require abundant watering and a loose substrate, with plenty of sand to facilitate drainage. They are hardy, easy to care for and will adorn your terrace or balcony with their yellow or white flowers.
Aster
Very similar to the daisy, it produces beautiful flowers of varied color, they can be violet or pink. They prefer direct sun, it is very rustic and easy to care for. Care must be taken with watering, which should be frequent in the spring, summer and autumn seasons but should be stopped during the winter. The substrate should be loose, well-draining and fertile, so you will avoid waterlogging and it will survive until the following year without any problem.
Petunias Petunias
bloom abundantly in the summer, so they will be the stars of the season. You can find many colors and variations. They all love to be in full sun, but in winter you should put them indoors because it does not tolerate frost. They require abundant, frequent watering and a well-draining substrate to prevent fungus.
Aromatic Plants for Summer
Rosemary
Rosemary is a wonderful aromatic that is used as a dressing in Mediterranean cuisine. It's fantastic because it grows abundantly, green, and lush in full sun; It requires little water and adapts to any type of soil. During the summer and spring they produce beautiful violet flowers that are scattered among their leaves, so it is not only a useful plant but also a very beautiful one.
Sage
This beautiful aromatic flower with beautiful deep green leaves produces deep purple flowers that will adorn your home. It is very easy to care for, not very demanding with watering and loves to be in full sun. You can use its leaves to season your food, especially fish, pork, and poultry. It prefers substrates with good drainage and fertilized with compost, this will allow its life to be extended.
Lavender
We are all familiar with the delicious scent that comes from this plant. It is said to have healing properties, as it is able to reduce anxiety and facilitate sleep. It produces beautiful purple flower spikes during the spring and summer season. It prefers direct exposure to the sun and requires short, not too frequent watering. They must have very good drainage and be careful with continuous rains, as they are prone to fungus. Despite these details, they are resistant and very easy to care for.
Thyme
Thyme is a very beautiful aromatic, because it grows as a small shrub with a rounded shape and can develop white and pink flowers. It is fantastic to dress any Mediterranean dish and infused to improve digestion and treat colds. It prefers tall, deep pots, with a good drainage system, to give space to its long roots. It is not at all demanding with the substrate, but if you put a little compost in it you will see that it becomes lush. It requires little water, so it's very easy to care for as long as it gets all the sunlight it needs.
Foliage Plants for Summer
Olive
trees are classics of the Mediterranean landscape, so you'll be familiar with their proverbial resilience and handsome shape. It is very easy to care for, as long as it has enough light and adequate watering during the growing season (spring-summer) it will be able to withstand winter temperatures, although if the tree is very young, it is advisable to protect it at home. It is not at all demanding with the type of substrate, although it must have good drainage, as it does not resist waterlogging.
Bamboo
Believe it or not, you can plant bamboo in good-sized pots. The best thing about bamboo is that it can grow into a natural barrier that will give you an extra touch of privacy on your terrace or balcony. It is a very hardy herb, which is filled with green leaves along its branch. It requires abundant watering (but not overdoing it) in addition to direct sun exposure. The substrate should be well fertilized to ensure its growth.
Sansevieria
The Snake plant is a survivor, which can adapt very well to sun exposure on a terrace or balcony. Due to its elongated shape, it will offer height and if you plant several together, it can serve to offer a bit of privacy on balconies. It is not at all demanding, it does well in almost any type of substrate and requires little watering, and with its beautiful contrasting shades of green and yellow it will look beautiful among other flowering plants.
