Admire your garden all summer long with these vibrant flowers.

There’s always something magical about the first buds of spring. From tulips springing out of the ground to magnolia trees flowering, these plants remind us that warmer days are on the horizon. 

Though many of these early-spring plants only bloom for a few weeks a year, there are plenty of others that will stay vibrant throughout the summer. 

If you’re looking to invite more florals into your garden this year, consider these picks.

1. Zinnias 

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These vibrant annuals are known to bloom all summer long. Zinnias love the heat and will typically keep flowering until the first frost.

2. Cosmos 

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Bursting in pinks and reds, cosmos are a wildflower that bloom from mid-summer into the fall. Bonus: pollinators love these colourful flowers!

3. Brown-eyed susan

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Another pollinator favourite, brown-eyed susans start flowering mid-summer and bloom until the first frost. When they start to die off, many birds will visit to snatch up seed heads left standing. 

4. Purple coneflowers 

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Purple coneflowers are a hearty, adaptable plant that likes direct sun.

5. Marigolds 

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These sweet flowers will bloom throughout the summer with proper watering and care.

6. Mandevilla

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Invite a tropical flair into your garden with madevillas. The fragrant flowers can bloom in yellows, reds, and oranges. 

7. Petunias

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Petunias are one of the most popular annual flowers, and for good reason! They come in a variety of shades and sizes, making them perfect for most gardens.
 

8. Lavender

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Under the right conditions, lavender can bloom for weeks on end. 

9. Globe Amaranth 

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Although its petals may seem paper-like and delicate, globe amaranth can last until frost.

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