Top 7 Flower Seeds to Plant Now for a Long-Blooming Garden
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Looking to keep your garden blooming from now through fall? These 7 tried-and-true flower varieties are perfect for extending color and pollinator activity well into the season. Whether you’re planting containers, borders, or filling bare spots, these blooms are easy to grow and beautiful to enjoy.
🌼 1. Zinnias
Fast-growing, sun-loving, and available in every color imaginable — zinnias are a go-to for lasting summer color.
🌸 2. Cosmos
These airy flowers thrive in heat and poor soil, and they attract bees and butterflies all season long.
🌺 3. Canna Cannova® Series
For bold tropical color in containers or landscape beds, cannas like Gold Leopard and Bronze Peach offer long-lasting blooms and striking foliage.
🌼 4. Marigolds
These hardy annuals deter pests and thrive in the sun. Bonus: they’re excellent companions in veggie gardens!
🌻 5. Sunflowers
From dwarf varieties to towering giants, sunflowers bring joy, height, and bird-friendly seed heads to your garden.
🦋 6. Petunias
Easy to grow and bursting with color, trailing petunias are ideal for baskets, planters, and sunny edges.
🌷 7. Celosia
Add texture and heat-proof color with celosia’s plume- or brain-shaped blooms. A summer favorite!
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