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Homes & Gardens
Francesca Clarke

8 Container Plants That Flower Better in July Than They Did in Spring – For Color During the Hottest Time of Year

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Container plants that flower better in July are thankfully many and varied. With a little strategic planning, the color in your planters can continue uninterrupted throughout the hottest months of summer. In fact, you may even find that your containers are at their best and most vibrant.

I've chosen a winning group of my favorite annuals and perennials, each picked for their hot-season flower power and suitability for container growing. Lean in to these beauties, learn a little about how they thrive and you'll have all the later summer color you could ask for. It's all about knowing which plants soak up that scorching summer sun with the most enthusiasm.

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