Dreaming of perennials that bloom all summer in Westchester NY? We’ve got your guide to the best colors of the season!
When you are thinking about perennials that bloom all summer in Westchester NY, don’t put all your focus on finding one perpetually blooming plant. (Spoiler alert, it doesn’t exist). When it comes to landscaping for gorgeous color all season long, it’s best to plant top performers that bloom in sequence.
For the ultimate landscape design, consult the experts. Manzer’s Landscape Design and Development will work with you to design and construct the garden of your dreams. For perennials that bloom all summer in Westchester NY and beyond, contact us for expert knowledge and true craftsmanship in every landscaping project we design, install, or maintain.
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Tips for the home gardener
Many home gardeners get excited for color as soon as the plant nurseries open in the spring but discover their garden has lost all its bloom by the time summer rolls around. The key is to plant a garden that has a bloom that is balanced between various plants that flower from the early days of the season through to the last days before the frost comes. That way, you always have something going on, and more to look forward to throughout the whole season.
When you’re setting out to curate the perfect garden of perennials that bloom all summer in Westchester NY, start knowing exactly what plants can thrive in your landscape. Pay attention to where the sun shines on your landscape and for how many hours a day. And know what hardiness zone you’re located in. According to the USDA map, New York zones include a wide range from 3a to 7b. Westchester County is in zones 6a, 6b and 7a, so check your precise location and check your plant labels.
You might be thinking that summer plants mean full-sun requirements. But not all summer bloomers need that much sun. Planting your garden in a less sunny location with flowers that like partial sun can protect your perennials from scorching heat and help them perform.
Top perennials that bloom all summer in Westchester NY
While there are no single perennials that bloom all summer in Westchester NY, a well-planned garden offers waves of color throughout the whole season. Here are just a small handful of options that are hardy and easy to grow, and won’t let you down when it comes to summer blooms.
Lilies and Daylilies - fragrant and boasting a wide range of colors, lily varieties offer height that works great at the back of garden beds. They bloom midsummer just when you need a pop of color.
Beebalm - Pollinators love these white, pink, red, or purple bloomers. They grow tall and graceful or in dwarf varieties perfect for a smaller garden. They offer their color at the height of summer. It’s deer resistant too.
Phlox - In late summer, phlox stands tall and offers white, pink, purple, or red flowers in dense clusters.
Coneflowers - both echinacea and black-eyed susans are happy in the heat and can thrive in partial sun. They are available in more colors than ever and make charming additions to wildflower bouquets. Plus, pollinators love them.
Coral Bells - can also thrive in all sorts of sunlight. A green leafy plant, coral bells make a great choice for ground cover, and the blooms draw hummingbirds. They come in a wide variety of colors.
For expert garden design and maintenance, call Manzer’s
There’s no need to take all the care and toil of gardening into your own hands.
Manzer's specializes in the fine art of properly designed plantings for your home including foundation plantings, perennial gardens, and complete landscape master plans. For a gorgeous garden of perennials that bloom all summer in Westchester NY, count on Manzer’s.
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