1. Blue My Mind Dwarf Morning Glory

Blue My Mind lives up to its namesake by pushing out a mind-blowing amount of beautiful blue flowers not only in the summer but all year. They are heat and drought tolerant, making them excellent choices for lining garden beds that get a lot of direct sunlight throughout the day. They are a ground cover, spreading about 8-16” wide and growing 4-8” tall. These plants are known for surviving many years, making them a great choice for many homeowners. One of our most popular plants, and for good reason!

2. High Noon Bush Daisy

High Noon Bush Daisies affirm their flowers’ Sun-like appearance by being heat and drought tolerant once established. Pollinators like bees and butterflies love their flowers, especially since the plant continuously blooms. Having a mounding habit, they grow to about 10-14” tall and 12-18” wide. Not only will they last you through the summer, they’ll last through the fall and winter if it doesn’t get below freezing. A great choice for both containers and landscaping!

3. Vermillionaire Cuphea



These cuphea will make you feel like a millionaire with the amount of beautiful orange blooms they continuously put out! Vermillionaire Cuphea are both heat and drought tolerant once established, making them perfect for areas with a lot of sun. Their tubular flowers make them a favorite feeder for hummingbirds. They grow fairly large, reaching 18-28” tall and 12-24” wide. They can last even through the winter if they are protected from freezing temperatures. Feel like a million bucks with these plants in your garden!

4. Truffula Gomphrena



Bring a bit of Dr. Seuss’ whimsical charm to your garden with these beautiful Truffula Gomphrena! These Truffula Tree look-alikes are especially tolerant of heat and drought once established. Bees and butterflies love their continuously blooming flowers. They grow fairly large, reaching about 24” tall and wide, and have many shoots. Due to this, they make excellent cut flowers for a vase inside your home. Be your own Lorax and plant some of these lovely flowers in your garden!

5. Luscious Lantana



The colors on these lantanas are certainly luscious! Coming in a variety of color combinations, Luscious Lantana will leave your neighbors envious of your garden’s vibrancy while tolerating heat and drought. Their flowers attract all types of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They also repel many harmful bugs and are deer resistant, making them excellent choices for lining your fruit, vegetable, and herb beds. They grow about 20-30” tall and wide, but can be maintained at a shorter height. In Florida, they can survive for many years. Use Luscious Lantana as a no-fuss addition to your yard!

6. Sunstar Pentas



Sunstar Pentas will be the star of your garden in sunny areas! These pentas continuously bloom in large clusters, putting out flowers all year. They also attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, especially if multiple colors of pentas are present in the garden bed. They grow about 2’ tall and wide, making them ideal for a middle tier in the garden or even for a container. Let these Sunstar Pentas shine in your garden!

7. Rockin' Salvia



Rockin’ Salvia will rock your socks off with their show-stopping beauty! This variant of salvia grows particularly hardy, being very heat and drought tolerant once established. Their continuously blooming flowers attract many pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They also grow particularly large for a perennial, reaching 30-40” tall and 24-30” wide, and are also deer resistant. Choose Rockin’ Salvia for an easy maintenance showpiece!

8. Lemon Coral Sedum



These lemon-colored sedum will make any garden or container look like a coral reef with their lush, dense foliage. Lemon Coral Sedum make an excellent ground cover or “spiller” for a container, spreading 10-14” and reaching 3-10” tall. Their spongy foliage makes them especially heat and drought tolerant and is also resistant to deer. Bring the sea to your lawn with the luscious look-alikes!

9. Meteor Shower Verbena



Like a cascading meteor shower in the night sky, this verbena will leave your garden sparkling with color! Meteor Shower Verbena excel at being heat and drought tolerant as well as deer resistant. Their lollipop-like flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They grow 20-30” tall and 8-12” wide, making them great choices for a second row perennial in your garden or a “thriller” in your container. An excellent choice that’s easy to care for!

10. Colorblaze Coleus



These coleuses will leave a blaze of color across your garden with their sheer variety! Many of these variants can be planted together in the same beds to create an array of colors, shapes, and sizes. They also make fantastic container plants. Unlike other brands of coleus, Proven Winners’ Colorblaze Coleuses are tolerant of both sun and shade, meaning you have much more flexibility where you put these plants in your garden. They are also very easy to propagate; simply planting a clipping can yield an entirely new plant. Plant some Colorblaze Coleuses to bring a bit of exciting color and variety to your garden!

11. Angelface Angelonia



Often called the Summer Snapdragon due to their appearance, Angelface Angelonia are a standout flower. As the nickname suggests, they are tolerant of the heat and drought once established, thriving in the summer sun. They grow 18-30” tall and 12-18” wide. Their continuously blooming flowers also have a faint grape soda fragrance, making them ideal for cut flower arrangements in a vase. Let these angelic flowers grace your garden this summer!

12. Double Up Begonia



Double Up Begonias double down on looking beautiful in the tough summer heat. They stand out from other brands of begonias by being tolerant of both sun and shade, making them more versatile as both garden and container plants. These begonias also have double-layered flowers that continuously bloom. Growing in a globular shape, they reach 8-18” tall and 8-14” wide. Their nice shape, low maintenance, and versatility make them easy to splash anywhere around your home!

13. Suncredible Sunflower



These sunflowers are incredible! Suncredible Sunflowers are a standout in the summer, being tolerant of both heat and drought once established. Their continuously blooming flowers attract bees and butterflies. Their size also makes them ideal for cut flower arrangements, with them reaching 24-36” tall and 20-32” wide. Bring a beautiful twist to the classic flower to your summer garden!

14. GoldDust Mecardonia



This mecardonia leaves a spattering of gold dust wherever it is planted! GoldDust Mecardonia brings that bright yellow color while thriving in the summer heat. They make an excellent ground cover or container plant, growing to be 2-5” tall and 16-20” wide. Their cleanliness and vibrant coloring make them a popular choice for summer gardeners. A sprinkling of GoldDust never hurt anyone!

15. Whirlwind Fan Flower



These flowers will fan the flames of desire for summer gardening in your heart! Unlike their name, these flowers won’t put you through a whirlwind of trouble. Whirlwind Fan Flowers are heat and drought tolerant once established, making them easy to care for. Their continuously blooming flowers attract bees as well. They grow to be 8-14” tall and 18-24” wide, making them excellent ground covers or “spillers” for container planting. These are a great addition to any summer garden!

Conclusion

These are some great Proven Winners to use in your summer Florida garden that can beat the heat! Not only will they beat the heat, but they’ll also provide color and joy to your home! If you have any questions, feel free to email us or call us. You can also view our full catalog of Proven Winners that we carry throughout the year. We look forward to serving you!