Flowering plants from spring to summer: Long-lasting colour splendour for your garden
Plants that bloom from spring to summer are ideal for keeping your garden colorful and vibrant for months. By combining these long bloomers with seasonal bloomers, you can create a garden that is continuously in bloom. At The plant Farmer you will find a wide range of plants that will enchant your garden with their flowers from early spring to the summer heyday.
Why choose plants that bloom from spring to summer?
Plants with a long flowering period provide continuous colour and atmosphere in your garden. They are versatile and perfect for borders, pots, flower beds and even rockeries. In addition, many of these plants attract bees and butterflies, which contributes to the biodiversity in your garden. With a smart choice of plants you create a natural transition between spring and summer, so that your garden never looks boring.
Popular bloomers from spring to summer
• Daisy (Leucanthemum): A classic with white flowers and a yellow heart, which blooms from late spring into summer.
• Geraniums: These versatile perennials flower profusely in shades of pink, purple, blue and white and are suitable for borders and pots.
• Lavender (Lavandula): With its fragrant purple flowers and long flowering period, lavender is an indispensable plant for any garden.
• Campanula (Bellflower): An airy bloomer with bell-shaped flowers in blue, white or pink that is perfect for rock gardens, borders or pots.
• Iris: This elegant flower blooms in late spring and often continues to bloom into early summer, with beautiful colors and shapes.
• Larkspur (Delphinium): Tall flower stems with striking blue, white or pink flowers that look beautiful in borders.
• Salvia: With its upright flower spikes and intense purple or blue flowers, this plant blooms from May until late summer.
• Lupines: Known for their colorful flower towers that bloom from late spring to early summer.
• Digitalis (Foxglove): An impressive plant with tubular flowers on tall stems, perfect for the back of the border.
Shrubs and perennials with a long flowering period
In addition to the above-mentioned flowers, there are also shrubs and perennials that bloom from spring to summer and give your garden more structure:
• Roses (Rosa): Continuously flowering varieties such as the tea rose provide colour from May until late summer.
• Hydrangeas: With their large flower clusters they bloom for a long time and remain decorative even after the summer.
• Sweet peas (Lathyrus): These fragrant climbing plants flower profusely from late spring and add height and colour to walls and fences.
Tips for a garden full of flowers from spring to summer
1. Combine heights: Plant tall varieties such as larkspur at the back of borders and lower plants such as campanula at the front.
2. Mix colors: Create a harmonious look by using complementary colors, or opt for contrasting shades for more dynamism.
3. Extend flowering: Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continued flowering.
4. Create layers: Combine early-flowering spring plants like tulips with summer bloomers like salvia to create a seamless transition.
5. Provide biodiversity: Choose plants that attract pollinators, such as lavender and geraniums, to support bees and butterflies.
Maintenance of plants that bloom from spring to summer
Although these plants are relatively low-maintenance, you can ensure optimal growth and flowering by following a few simple steps:
• Water: Water regularly, especially during dry periods in spring and summer.
• Fertilization: Use an organic fertilizer in spring to promote growth and again in early summer.
• Pruning: Remove spent flowers and damaged leaves to direct the plant's energy to new growth.
• Pest protection: Check regularly for aphids, snails and other pests and take action if necessary.
Why buy from The plant Farmer?
At The plant Farmer you will find a carefully selected range of plants that bloom from spring to summer. Our plants are of high quality, straight from the grower, and are perfectly adapted to the Dutch climate. Whether you have a small city garden or a large outdoor space, we have the right plants to make your garden lively and colorful.
Bring spring and summer into your garden
With flowers that bloom from spring to summer, you can create a garden that is a feast for the eyes for months. Whether you choose the airy charm of daisies, the fragrant splendor of lavender, or the impressive flowers of lupines, at The plant Farmer you will find everything you need. Order your plants today and enjoy a garden full of color, scent and life!
