Introduction

A sunny garden is the perfect place to let plants that love warmth and light flourish. Sun-loving plants bring colour, fragrance and life to your garden, balcony or terrace. From June to September, these plants provide an explosion of flowering and attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. At The plant Farmer you will find a wide range of garden plants that thrive in full sun and transform your garden into a lively oasis.

Why garden plants for the sun?

Garden plants that can handle the sun are often robust, drought-tolerant and require little maintenance. They provide dynamism in borders, pots and flower beds, and bring structure and colour to your garden, even on the hottest days. In addition, sun-loving plants help to create a certain style or atmosphere in your garden, from Mediterranean to classic or modern.

Benefits of sun-loving garden plants:

• Long flowering period: Sun lovers often flower from spring until late autumn.

• Biodiversity: These plants attract butterflies, bees and other insects.

• Drought tolerant: Many plants can withstand heat and drought.

• Versatile: Suitable for borders, pots, rock gardens or flower beds.

Popular sun-loving garden plants

Lavender (Lavandula)

Characteristics: Aromatic purple flowers and grey-green leaves.

Application: Ideal for borders, hedges and pots.

Special feature: Attracts bees and butterflies, drought tolerant.

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Characteristics: Tall plant with large yellow flowers that follow the sun.

Application: Perfect for flower beds and back borders.

Special feature: Iconic and cheerful, attracts birds.

Larkspur (Delphinium)

Features: Towering flowers in shades of blue, white or pink.

Application: Beautiful in cottage gardens or as a background in borders.

Special feature: Butterfly attractor and real eye-catcher.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

Characteristics: Fragrant, needle-like leaves and blue flowers.

Application: Suitable for rock gardens, pots and borders.

Special feature: Mediterranean atmosphere and edible.

Verbena (Verbena bonariensis)

Features: Airy purple flowers on long stems.

Application: Beautiful in wild borders and prairie gardens.

Special feature: Blooms for a long time and attracts pollinators.

Salvia (Salvia nemorosa)

Characteristics: Firm purple, pink or blue spikes.

Application: Good in dry borders and as an edging plant.

Special feature: Drought resistant, attracts bees.

Agapanthus (African lily)

Characteristics: Large blue or white flower clusters.

Application: Perfect for pots and borders.

Special feature: Long flowering and very decorative.

Echinacea (Coneflower)

Features: Large, colorful flowers with a striking heart.

Application: Ideal for lush borders.

Special feature: Butterfly and bee attractant, drought resistant.

Gaillardia (Cockade Flower)

Features: Warm colored flowers in red, orange and yellow.

Application: For colourful borders and rock gardens.

Special feature: Blooms all summer long.

Sedum (Stonecrop)

Characteristics: Fleshy leaves with pink or yellow flowers.

Application: Suitable for dry soil and rock gardens.

Special feature: Drought tolerant and low maintenance.

Sun plants for borders, pots and flower beds

Borders: Choose a mix of lavender, larkspur and salvia for a colourful and varied border.

Pots and hanging baskets: Agapanthus and verbena look beautiful in pots and add height and colour.

Borders: Fill sunny borders with sunflowers, echinacea and gaillardia for a summery color palette.

Tips for a sunny flower garden

Choose repeat-flowering varieties: Plants like lavender and salvia will bloom longer if you remove spent flowers.

Mix heights and textures: Combine tall sunflowers with low sedum or verbena for dynamism in the garden.

Sufficient water: During dry periods, water in the early morning or late evening to limit evaporation.

Groundcovers: Use drought-tolerant groundcovers such as thyme to retain moisture.

Shelter: Use low shrubs or ornamental grasses to protect taller plants from the wind.

Why buy sun-loving plants from The plant Farmer?

At The plant Farmer you will find a wide range of sun-loving garden plants of top quality. Our plants are delivered directly from the grower, which ensures healthy, strong specimens that are ready to transform your garden.

Bring summer into your garden with flowering plants that shine in the sun. Order today from The plant Farmer and turn your garden into a colorful and lively place!