5 Reliable Summer Bloomers That Flower Until Frost

Petunias Modern trailing or wave varieties don’t need deadheading. Water regularly and apply light fertilizer every two weeks for continuous blooms from May to frost.

Zinnias They love heat and shrug off drought once established. Cutting them for bouquets encourages more branching and blooming.

Marigolds They are cheerful and pest-repellent. Plant them in full sun with decent soil for reliable color all season.

Cosmos These tall, airy flowers sometimes reseed themselves. They thrive with minimal care in full sun.

Vinca It is tough in humid heat. Vinca handles challenging conditions better than most summer annuals.