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Sarah Wilson

No shade? No problem. The 10 best plants for full sun – expert picks to fill your yard with radiant blooms even in this heat

backyard with gravel garden and pink flowers in the sunset

If you’re looking for plants that will thrive in full sun there are plenty to choose from that will stay looking good for months at a time, however hot it gets outside. Instead of wilting and fading in scorching temperatures before they've reached their full potential these beauties say bring it on, stepping up to become the real stars of the summer season. 

As you might expect, if a plant has hot and fiery-colored blooms this often means they are sun lovers. But although you're predominantly looking at a bold and bright color palette you can also add pink, purple and blue varieties of flower to the mix if you prefer a cooler scheme in your backyard. 

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