The garden can be a hive of color and texture in July as summer-flowering plants start to hit their peak. Perennials, biennials, and annuals can all combine in the summer to give a dazzling display of blooms to enjoy. While it is an ideal time to sit back and appreciate the sights and sounds of a summer garden, there are some fantastic flowers to to complement that display in the months and years ahead.

It is not too late to sow flowers to bloom this winter or dazzle in future spring and summer displays. That includes a selection of beautiful perennial flowers that bloom all summer and can be sown directly into the ground this month. A huge range of flowers can be purchased from garden centers, nurseries, or online to add to your and make an immediate impact.

However, can be a satisfying and budget-friendly way to fill your garden with color and delight for years. Here are 7 great options for perennials, biennials, and annuals you may consider sowing this month. are hugely popular plants for and growing delphiniums from seed is a simple way to fill your and borders with spikes of color each summer.

Delphiniums are often sown indoors early in the year, but you can sow seeds directly outdoors in summer. Sow the seeds into well-draining, rich soil in a sunny, sheltered position. If you miss the window to sow outdoors in July, all is not lost for the year.

Delphiniums can be sowed indoors in late summer and early fall to be overwintered and planted the following spring. Semi-dwar.