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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Edward Bowring

7 Flowers to Instantly Revive Your Summer Containers – And Keep Your Patio Bursting With Color for Months

Corton steel raised bed filled with orange geum, coral bells and senecio against wooden fence.

Container gardens are a versatile way to provide instant and changeable color and interest throughout the year. However, when it comes to summer containers, care is needed to keep your plants looking fresh throughout the hottest months.

Over my nearly 20-year horticultural career, I have had the privilege of managing many container displays. From private gardens to community and commercial spaces, I share some of the best container flowers to plant in July for a colorful display in either full sun or shade.

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