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Summer is a great time to enjoy the fruit of your gardening labors, especially when it comes to vibrant flowers in the backyard. But if you haven’t quite finished planting the garden, don’t fret. There are several different flower seeds that you can sow in July and begin to enjoy before the summer reaches its end.

You just need to know which plants to grow, to ensure happy flowers and a healthy garden. While many plants enjoy milder conditions in spring, others thrive in the warmer months and will bloom well into the autumn. This is also a great option to consider if you have a lot of springtime flowers that will start to die later in the summer.



Read on for seven different flowers that all thrive when planted in July, and take a look at our guide to different gardening zones if you want some help in determining which flowers are right for your yard. Flowers that grow during the summer tend to be fast-growing to maximize their blooming season before the temperatures drop. That said, the hotter conditions of summer may require you to approach your planting a little differently.

Delicate flower seeds may need to be planted in shady conditions initially, so that they can grow without harsh direct sunlight. Once they have taken root and become more established, you can move them to a container or sunnier patch of your yard. Another alternative is to use a temporary shade cover during germination to promote healthy growth.

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