Garden Centers of Colorado

Grown outdoors, Heart to Heart® fancy-leaved caladiums grow best in shade. As houseplants, they prefer bright, indirect light. ‘Dawn to Dusk’

Excellent for cutting, Marguerite Daisy has masses of golden yellow flowers from summer to first frost. An ideal container plant for that sunny spot on the deck. Argyranthemum Butterfly

Fiesta™ double impatiens with their rose-like blooms do well when they receive morning sun and afternoon shade. ‘Sparkler Hot Pink.

Hardy Perennial Hibiscus are valued by gardeners for their huge exotic flowers and showy foliage Summerific® Valentine’s Crush

The New Guinea Impatiens large showy flowers will light up the shady spots in your garden. Super Sonic® Flame

The combination of easy care, hardiness and fragrant blooms makes the Morden Sunrise rose a good choice for your garden.

June 2024 was the second hottest June on record and with the heat continuing into July, the question arises “is it okay to plant in this heat?”. The answer is yes, if you follow a few basic rules. Learn more at: https://gardencentersofcolorado.org/gardening-blog

Versatile, sun loving geraniums can be grown in hanging baskets, containers on the patio or planted in the ground.

A favorite of pollinators, wild bergamot/Beebalm blooms from July through fall, with fragrant, tubular flowers providing lots of nectar. Monarda fistulosa

Blooming from summer to fall, Goldenrod plants are a striking addition to the garden. Their vibrant yellow flowers provide color as well as pollinator support. Solidago ‘Spark Plug’

An Oriental lily blooming in the morning sun. Oriental lilies can be planted in sun to part shade areas and still do well. ‘Stargazer’

A garden classic, “Jackmanii” is a long-blooming perennial vine. Clematis prefer to be planted with “their heads in the sun and their feet in the shade”. Keep the roots shaded with other plants and mulch.

Also known as Austrian Briar, this shrub rose features dark yellow flowers with a licorice fragrance. Rosa foetida persiana Persian Yellow

Decorate your garden with these long-blooming bright pink flowers. Phlox Candy Store® Bubblegum™ Pink

Lupines add height and color to your summer garden and their flowers attract pollinators.

Also known as landscape roses, shrub roses are low maintenance and hardy. Their upright stems are ideal for cutting. Grace N’ Grit

Given its compact size, this potted dwarf sunflower is an ideal choice for adding a touch of color on patios and balconies. ‘Sunny Smile’

Bluebeard is a compact blooming shrub with lightly fragrant flowers. Planted now, it will attract pollinators to your garden. Caryopteris Dark Knight

Oriental lilies are known for their large flowers and intense fragrances. An excellent cut flower, lilies show best when planted in clusters. ‘Casa Blanca’

Happy 4th of July! An All-America Rose Selection winner, Fourth of July climbing rose produces clusters of lightly scented, red and white striped blooms.

Whether it’s large or small, summer can stress your lawn, especially where grass roots are the weakest and soil quality the poorest. Fixing these problem areas now will help your lawn look its best all season while optimizing natural resources. Learn more at: https://gardencentersofcolorado.org/gardening-blog

Also known as Avens, Geum is a long blooming member of the rose family. Plant this low-growing perennial in full sun and attract bees all summer long. Tempo™

These zinnias will add a “wow” factor to your garden all season long. Impressive in the ground and in containers on your porch or patio.

Containers full of flowers are an easy way to add bright color to your deck or patio.

Blanket Flowers offer easy color for sunny perennial beds and patio containers. Deadheading will prolong bloom time. Mesa™ Yellow

Once established, roses do well in hot weather as evidenced by this ‘Ketchup and Mustard’ floribunda rose blooming this week.

High heat in the summer can be problematic for your vegetable garden, but there are things you can do to help your garden deal with the hot weather. Learn more at: https://gardencentersofcolorado.org/gardening-blog

Long blooming Superbenas grow well in hanging baskets, patio containers and in the garden. Superbena grows and blooms best in a sunny location. Verbena Superbena Sparkling® Amethyst

Also known as Peruvian Lilies, Alstroemeria produce lush foliage and colorful blooms from early summer on. They make great container plants.

Christmas trees, wreaths and garland add a special warmth to the season. Keeping your holiday greenery fresh throughout the holidays requires some preparation and care. Learn more at: https://gardencentersofcolorado.org/gardening-blog