Best Flowering Shrubs for Full Sun in Georgia

A sunny yard gives you plenty of opportunities for colorful flowering shrubs.

It can also create some of the most demanding planting conditions in a Georgia landscape.

A bed that receives gentle morning sunlight may be fairly easy to manage. A west-facing foundation bed beside brick and concrete can become extremely hot by late afternoon. The soil dries faster, flowers fade sooner, and newly planted roots may struggle to keep up.

At Bobby & Lynn’s Plant Farm in Dallas, Georgia, we look beyond the words “full sun” on the plant label.

We also consider:

• When the sunlight reaches the bed
• How much heat reflects from nearby surfaces
• Whether the soil is clay, sand, or compacted fill
• How quickly the site dries
• The shrub’s mature size
• How much water it will need while establishing

The best flowering shrubs for full sun should do more than survive. They should fit the space, bloom reliably, and handle the actual conditions in the yard.

Quick Answer

Some of the best flowering shrubs for full sun in Georgia include:

• Panicle hydrangea
• Crape myrtle
• Rose of Sharon
• Butterfly bush
• Weigela
• Spirea
• Abelia
• Vitex
• Drift rose
• Knock Out rose
• Dwarf fothergilla
• American beautyberry
• Buttonbush in moist sites
• Native sumac
• Pomegranate in suitable locations

Choose according to mature size, drainage, summer heat, soil moisture, and the amount of reflected heat around the bed.

For the harshest sunny locations, plants such as crape myrtle, vitex, Rose of Sharon, butterfly bush, spirea, and established abelia often handle heat better than moisture-loving shrubs.

What Does Full Sun Mean?

Full sun generally means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day.

That definition is useful, but it does not describe the full growing environment.

Six hours of morning sun may be easier on a plant than four hours of direct late-afternoon sunlight beside a brick wall.

Before choosing a shrub, check the planting area at:

• 9:00 a.m.
• Noon
• 3:00 p.m.
• 5:00 p.m.

Study the bed during summer when the sun is strongest and nearby trees are fully leafed out.

A bed that appears sunny in February may be partly shaded by June. Another area may receive very little morning light but become extremely hot from 2:00 until sunset.

Full-Sun Flowering Shrub Comparison

Mature size varies by cultivar, pruning, soil, moisture, and growing conditions. Check the label for the exact plant you are purchasing.

1. Panicle Hydrangeas

Panicle hydrangeas are among the best hydrangeas for sunny Georgia landscapes.

They produce cone-shaped flower clusters and bloom on new growth. Their flowers usually begin white, green, or cream and may develop pink, rose, or burgundy shades as they age.

Panicle hydrangeas tolerate more sunlight than bigleaf, mountain, smooth, and oakleaf hydrangeas.

Even so, they are not desert plants.

They still perform best when they receive:

• Consistent moisture during establishment
• Organic mulch
• Soil that drains after rain
• Enough room for their mature size
• Extra moisture checks during extreme heat

Bobo Hydrangea

Bobo is one of the most useful panicle hydrangeas for small sunny spaces.

It generally remains around three feet tall and produces large white flower clusters that may develop pink tones later in the season.

Bobo works well:

• Beneath taller windows
• Along sunny walkways
• In small mixed borders
• Near patios
• In large containers
• In groups of three

Although it stays low, it may spread three to four feet wide.

Little Lime Hydrangea

Little Lime provides the general appearance of Limelight Hydrangea on a smaller plant.

Its flowers begin green, mature to creamy white, and often develop pink or burgundy tones.

Little Lime works well:

• In foundation beds
• As a low flowering hedge
• In mixed shrub borders
• Near entrances
• In larger containers

It may still reach five feet, so do not treat it as a tiny shrub.

Limelight Hydrangea

Limelight is a large panicle hydrangea with strong stems and substantial green-to-white flower clusters.

As the flowers age, they may develop pink, rose, and burgundy tones.

Limelight works best:

• As a large specimen
• In a wide foundation bed
• As a flowering screen
• Along a property line
• At the back of a mixed border

It needs much more room than Bobo or Little Lime.

Phantom Hydrangea

Phantom Hydrangea is known for exceptionally large white flower clusters.

The flowers may gradually develop pink tones as the season progresses.

Phantom makes a strong focal point but should not be squeezed into a narrow foundation bed.

Give it space for:

• Wide branching
• Air movement
• Large flowers
• Future pruning access
• Root growth

Pink Diamond Hydrangea

Pink Diamond produces cone-shaped blooms that begin creamy white and gradually turn pink.

It is a larger shrub suited to open sunny beds, borders, and screening.

Strawberry Vanilla Hydrangea

Strawberry Vanilla Hydrangea produces flowers that begin white and develop pink and strawberry-red shades.

Newer white flowers and older pink flowers may appear on the shrub at the same time.

It needs:

• Generous space
• Consistent moisture
• Full sun to light shade
• Good drainage
• Mulch over the root zone

2. Crape Myrtle

Crape myrtle is one of the classic full-sun flowering plants for Georgia.

It handles heat, blooms during summer, and comes in sizes ranging from compact shrubs to large trees.

Flower colors may include:

• White
• Pink
• Lavender
• Purple
• Red
• Watermelon
• Deep rose

The most important step is choosing the correct mature size.

Compact crape myrtles

Compact cultivars may remain around three to six feet.

They can work:

• Beneath taller windows
• In sunny foundation beds
• Near patios
• As low flowering accents
• In large containers

Medium crape myrtles

Medium forms may reach six to twelve feet.

They work well as large shrubs, small accent trees, and background plants.

Large crape myrtles

Large varieties may reach twenty feet or more.

They need open space and should not be planted beneath rooflines, power lines, or low windows.

Do not choose a large crape myrtle and depend on severe annual topping to control it.

The correct cultivar should fit the space naturally.

3. Rose of Sharon

Rose of Sharon produces hibiscus-like flowers during summer and early fall.

It performs best in full sun and handles Georgia heat well after establishment.

Flower colors may include:

• White
• Pink
• Lavender
• Purple
• Blue-purple
• Red
• Bicolored combinations

Rose of Sharon works well:

• As a flowering screen
• At the back of a mixed border
• Along a property line
• As a specimen shrub
• Near a sunny patio with enough room

Popular varieties may include:

• Diana
• Lucy
• Ardens
• Blue Chiffon
• White Chiffon
• Purple Pillar
• Pink Chiffon

Some varieties produce seedlings more freely than others.

Check beneath the shrub and remove unwanted seedlings while they are small.

4. Butterfly Bush

Butterfly bush produces long flower spikes throughout summer.

It grows and blooms best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Flowers may be:

• Purple
• Lavender
• Blue
• Pink
• Magenta
• Red-purple
• White

Butterfly bush works well:

• In pollinator gardens
• In cottage gardens
• Along sunny fences
• At the back of perennial borders
• In hot open beds
• Near patios

Choose the correct size

Traditional butterfly bushes may grow six to eight feet tall or more.

Compact series such as Pugster and Lo & Behold may remain much smaller.

Do not rely only on the word “dwarf.” Check both mature height and width.

Choose carefully

Older butterfly bush varieties may seed around the landscape in some regions.

When possible, choose sterile or low-seeding cultivars and remove spent flowers before seeds mature.

Butterfly bush provides nectar for adult butterflies, but it is not a replacement for native host plants that feed caterpillars.

Use it as part of a broader pollinator planting.

Read Best Butterfly Bush Varieties and How to Care for Them for more detailed recommendations.

5. Weigela

Weigela produces tubular spring flowers that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Many newer cultivars also provide colorful foliage.

Leaves may be:

• Green
• Burgundy
• Purple
• Gold
• Variegated

Flower colors may include:

• Pink
• Red
• Rose
• White

Weigela flowers most heavily in full sun.

Compact varieties fit foundation beds and walkways, while larger forms work in mixed borders and informal hedges.

Some cultivars produce a lighter second round of flowers later in the season.

Because weigela primarily flowers on older wood, major pruning is usually best performed after its main spring bloom.

6. Spirea

Spirea is a dependable shrub for sunny Georgia beds.

Depending on the type, it may flower in spring or summer.

Flower colors commonly include:

• White
• Pale pink
• Bright pink
• Rose-red

Compact spireas work well:

• Beneath windows
• Along walkways
• Around mailboxes
• In low hedges
• At the front of shrub beds
• On sunny slopes

Many Japanese spirea cultivars also have gold, chartreuse, bronze, or red-tinted new foliage.

Light trimming after flowering may encourage a tidier plant, but the correct cultivar should not require constant size control.

7. Abelia

Abelia is a strong choice for long-season flowers and fine-textured foliage.

The small tubular blooms may appear from late spring through fall.

Abelia attracts:

• Bees
• Butterflies
• Hummingbirds
• Other beneficial insects

Depending on the cultivar, foliage may be:

• Glossy green
• Variegated
• Golden
• Bronze
• Red-tinted
• Purple during cold weather

Useful cultivars include:

• Rose Creek
• Kaleidoscope
• Miss Lemon
• Peach Perfection
• Canyon Creek
• Traditional glossy abelia

Abelia tolerates full sun and partial shade, although flowering and foliage color may be strongest with generous sunlight.

Established plants handle heat well, but newly planted shrubs still need consistent watering.

8. Vitex

Vitex, also called chaste tree, produces lavender-blue flower spikes during summer.

It thrives in:

• Full sun
• Heat
• Well-drained soil
• Open planting areas

Vitex can become a large shrub or small multi-trunk tree.

It works well:

• As a specimen
• Near a large patio
• In a wide pollinator garden
• Along an open property line
• In a hot, dry landscape

Vitex is not appropriate beneath windows or in a narrow foundation bed.

Although established plants tolerate dry conditions, they still need water while establishing.

9. Drift Roses

Drift roses stay low and spread wider than they grow tall.

They provide repeated flowers from spring into fall.

Colors include:

• Red
• Pink
• Coral
• Peach
• Apricot
• White

Drift roses work well:

• At the front of sunny beds
• Along walkways
• On gentle slopes
• Near patios
• In mass plantings
• In large containers

Give them at least six hours of sunlight for the strongest flowering.

Set them back from narrow paths so thorny branches do not reach visitors.

10. Knock Out Roses

Knock Out roses are larger than Drift roses but still provide long-season color and relatively easy care.

They work well:

• In mass plantings
• Along property lines
• In large sunny foundation beds
• As repeated accents
• In mixed shrub borders

Depending on the cultivar and pruning, they may reach three to five feet or more.

They need:

• Full sun
• Air movement
• Drainage
• Mulch
• Direct watering during establishment

Avoid crowding roses tightly against walls or other shrubs.

11. Dwarf Fothergilla

Dwarf fothergilla is a native deciduous shrub with white bottlebrush-like flowers in spring.

It also provides strong fall color in shades of:

• Yellow
• Orange
• Red
• Burgundy

Dwarf fothergilla may grow in full sun or partial shade.

It works well:

• In native gardens
• In mixed borders
• Near woodland edges
• In pollinator plantings
• As a specimen in a small bed

Although called dwarf, it may still reach three to five feet tall and wide.

12. American Beautyberry

American beautyberry is a native shrub best known for its bright purple berries.

Its summer flowers are small, but they support pollinators and later develop into showy berry clusters.

Beautyberry works well:

• In native gardens
• Along woodland edges
• In wildlife plantings
• At the back of a mixed border
• In informal landscapes

It tolerates sun or partial shade.

Plants in full sun may need more moisture than those receiving some afternoon protection.

The shrub has a naturally loose, arching shape and should not be forced into a formal narrow hedge.

13. Buttonbush for Wet Sunny Areas

Buttonbush is a native flowering shrub for areas that remain moist or wet.

Its round white flowers resemble small pincushions and attract many pollinators.

Buttonbush fits:

• Rain gardens
• Pond edges
• Drainage areas
• Moist low spots
• Streamside plantings
• Large wildlife gardens

It is not a solution for every sunny bed.

Buttonbush can become large and needs more moisture than drought-tolerant shrubs.

Use it where the soil naturally stays damp.

14. Native Sumac

Native sumacs tolerate sunny, dry, and lean soils.

They provide:

• Summer flowers
• Wildlife value
• Red seed clusters
• Strong fall color
• Erosion control

Sumac works well:

• On slopes
• In naturalized areas
• Along open property lines
• In native gardens
• In large informal beds

Some types spread through underground shoots.

Plant sumac where natural spreading is acceptable rather than inside a small formal foundation bed.

Best Full-Sun Shrubs by Bloom Season

Combining different bloom times can keep a sunny landscape colorful from spring through fall.

Spring

• Weigela
• Dwarf fothergilla
• Spring-blooming spirea
• Drift roses
• Abelia beginning in late spring
• Compact loropetalum in suitable designs

Early summer

• Crape myrtle
• Butterfly bush
• Vitex
• Summer-blooming spirea
• Drift roses
• Knock Out roses
• Abelia

Midsummer

• Panicle hydrangeas
• Rose of Sharon
• Crape myrtle
• Butterfly bush
• Vitex
• Buttonbush
• Roses
• Abelia

Late summer into fall

• Panicle hydrangeas
• Rose of Sharon
• Butterfly bush
• Abelia
• Roses
• American beautyberry berries
• Sumac seed clusters and fall foliage

Best Full-Sun Shrubs for Small Spaces

For compact sunny beds, consider:

• Bobo Hydrangea
• Little Lime Hydrangea
• Dwarf weigela
• Compact spirea
• Rose Creek abelia
• Kaleidoscope abelia
• Drift rose
• Dwarf butterfly bush
• Compact crape myrtle
• Dwarf fothergilla

Before buying, verify the exact cultivar.

The term “dwarf” does not guarantee that a plant remains below two feet.

Read 10 Best Small Flowering Shrubs for Georgia Yards for more compact choices.

Best Full-Sun Shrubs for Large Spaces

For a large open bed, screen, or specimen planting, consider:

• Limelight Hydrangea
• Phantom Hydrangea
• Pink Diamond Hydrangea
• Strawberry Vanilla Hydrangea
• Full-size crape myrtle
• Rose of Sharon
• Vitex
• Large butterfly bush
• American beautyberry
• Buttonbush in wet soil
• Native sumac

Do not place large shrubs too close to:

• Foundations
• Windows
• Sidewalks
• Driveways
• Utility boxes
• Air-conditioning units
• Septic systems
• Power lines

Best Full-Sun Shrubs for Georgia Clay

Many flowering shrubs grow well in clay when the soil drains after rain.

Good choices may include:

• Crape myrtle
• Rose of Sharon
• Panicle hydrangea
• Abelia
• Spirea
• Weigela
• Drift rose
• Dwarf fothergilla
• American beautyberry
• Certain native sumacs

Clay becomes a problem when it is:

• Compacted
• Waterlogged
• Located in a low spot
• Filled with construction debris
• Covered by runoff
• Dug while extremely wet

Check drainage before planting.

Read Best Shrubs and Trees for Planting in Clay Soil for a more complete Georgia clay guide.

Best Shrubs for Hot West-Facing Beds

West-facing beds can be some of the hardest areas in a Georgia yard.

They may receive:

• Intense afternoon sunlight
• Reflected heat from brick
• Heat from pavement
• Fast-drying soil
• Limited airflow
• Hot evening temperatures

Stronger choices may include:

• Crape myrtle
• Vitex
• Rose of Sharon
• Butterfly bush
• Spirea
• Weigela
• Abelia
• Drift rose
• Knock Out rose
• Native sumac

Panicle hydrangeas may grow there when they receive dependable moisture, but their flowers and leaves may show stress during extreme heat.

Bigleaf hydrangeas, hostas, gardenias, and other moisture-sensitive plants usually need greater protection.

Reflected Heat Is Different From Ordinary Sunlight

A plant beside brick or concrete may experience more heat than the air temperature suggests.

Hard surfaces absorb heat during the day and release it around nearby plants.

Reflected heat may cause:

• Brown leaf edges
• Afternoon wilting
• Rapidly drying soil
• Faded flowers
• Scorched foliage
• Weak establishment
• Greater watering needs

Before planting, stand in the bed late in the afternoon.

Feel the wall, mulch, and nearby pavement.

A shrub that grows well in an open sunny bed may struggle beside a hot west-facing foundation.

Drought Tolerant Does Not Mean No Water

Many full-sun shrubs become drought tolerant only after their roots establish.

New plants still have limited root systems.

During establishment:

• Check moisture inside the original root ball.
• Water slowly and deeply.
• Avoid light surface sprinkling.
• Adjust for rainfall and soil type.
• Check plants near pavement more often.
• Reduce watering as roots spread.

The surrounding clay may feel damp while the original nursery mix remains dry.

Always check inside the root ball.

Planting Full-Sun Shrubs Correctly

Step 1: Check drainage

Watch the location after heavy rain.

Do not plant a dry-soil shrub in a hole that holds water.

Step 2: Dig wide, not deep

The hole should be wider than the root ball but no deeper.

Step 3: Inspect the roots

Loosen or correct circling roots before planting.

Step 4: Set the plant properly

Keep the top of the root ball level with or slightly above the surrounding soil.

Step 5: Backfill carefully

Use mainly the original soil.

Do not create a small pocket of potting mix inside hard clay.

Step 6: Water thoroughly

Soak the root ball immediately after planting.

Step 7: Apply mulch

Add two to three inches over the root area.

Keep mulch away from the stems.

Read How to Plant Flowering Shrubs for Best Results before installing a new shrub.

Mulching Sunny Shrub Beds

Organic mulch can help sunny beds by:

• Reducing moisture loss
• Moderating soil temperature
• Limiting weeds
• Protecting the soil from heavy rain
• Adding organic matter over time

Good choices include:

• Pine bark
• Shredded hardwood
• Pine straw
• Arborist wood chips in suitable areas

Avoid piling mulch against stems.

Decorative rock may increase heat around plants, especially beside walls and pavement.

Pollinator-Friendly Full-Sun Shrubs

Strong pollinator choices include:

• Butterfly bush
• Abelia
• Vitex
• Weigela
• Buttonbush
• Spirea
• Dwarf fothergilla
• Native sumac
• Roses with accessible flowers
• Panicle hydrangeas with fertile flowers

Not every showy flower provides the same amount of nectar or pollen.

A landscape with shrubs, native perennials, and caterpillar host plants will support more wildlife than one flowering shrub alone.

Full-Sun Shrubs and Deer

No flowering shrub is completely deer proof.

Plants often described as less appealing to deer may include:

• Spirea
• Abelia
• Vitex
• Butterfly bush
• Some crape myrtles
• Certain aromatic or thorny shrubs

Deer may still sample new growth, especially when other food is limited.

Hydrangeas, roses, and Rose of Sharon may experience browsing in some yards.

Use repellents, fencing, or protective cages where deer pressure is severe.

What We See at Our Plant Farm

At Bobby & Lynn’s Plant Farm, one of the most common misunderstandings is that every plant labeled for full sun can handle every sunny location.

That is not always true.

A Bobo Hydrangea in an open bed with mulch and dependable moisture may perform beautifully. The same plant beside a west-facing brick wall and concrete driveway may spend every afternoon wilted and stressed.

We also see large shrubs planted in small spaces because they looked manageable in a nursery pot.

Limelight, Phantom, Rose of Sharon, and vitex all need room. Pruning can shape a healthy shrub, but it cannot permanently turn a large plant into a two-foot foundation shrub.

Another common issue is assuming that drought-tolerant shrubs do not need water after planting.

A mature crape myrtle or vitex may handle dry weather well. A newly planted one still needs steady moisture while its roots spread into the surrounding soil.

The best results come from matching the plant to the entire site—not simply counting the hours of sunlight.

Common Full-Sun Shrub Mistakes

Choosing by flower color alone

The plant still needs to fit the sunlight, drainage, moisture, and available space.

Ignoring afternoon heat

Four hours beside hot brick may be more stressful than six hours of morning sun.

Planting too close to pavement

Branches may block walkways while roots and foliage suffer from reflected heat.

Treating every hydrangea the same

Panicle hydrangeas tolerate more sun than bigleaf hydrangeas.

Planting a large cultivar beneath a window

Choose a naturally compact variety instead of depending on severe pruning.

Calling a plant drought tolerant too soon

New roots need direct watering during establishment.

Ignoring Georgia clay

Full sun does not compensate for standing water around the roots.

Using decorative rock around moisture-loving shrubs

Rock can increase heat and water loss.

Crowding shrubs for an instant finished look

Young plants need room for mature growth and airflow.

Fertilizing a heat-stressed plant

Fertilizer does not correct excessive heat, dry roots, or poor drainage.

Full-Sun Shrub Checklist

Before choosing a flowering shrub, ask:

• How many hours of direct sunlight reach the bed?
• Is the sunlight strongest in the morning or afternoon?
• Does a wall or driveway reflect heat?
• Does the soil drain after rain?
• Is the soil clay, sand, or compacted fill?
• How quickly does the bed dry?
• Can the plant be watered while establishing?
• What is the exact cultivar?
• What is its mature height?
• What is its mature width?
• Is it deciduous or evergreen?
• When does it bloom?
• Does it rebloom?
• Does it attract pollinators?
• Is it commonly browsed by deer?
• Will it produce seedlings or spread?
• Does it fit beneath nearby utilities?
• Will it block a walkway or window?
• Can it tolerate the site without constant pruning?

Frequently Asked Questions

What flowering shrub grows best in full sun in Georgia?

Crape myrtle, panicle hydrangea, Rose of Sharon, butterfly bush, abelia, spirea, weigela, and vitex are strong choices when matched to the correct soil and space.

Which hydrangea grows best in full sun?

Panicle hydrangeas tolerate more sun than other hydrangea types.

Bobo, Little Lime, Limelight, Phantom, Pink Diamond, and Strawberry Vanilla are examples.

They still need moisture during hot weather.

Can Limelight Hydrangea grow in full sun in Georgia?

Yes, when the soil drains and the plant receives adequate moisture.

Afternoon protection may help in extremely hot reflected-heat locations.

What flowering shrub handles afternoon sun?

Crape myrtle, vitex, Rose of Sharon, butterfly bush, spirea, abelia, weigela, and many roses generally handle afternoon sun well after establishment.

What small flowering shrub grows in full sun?

Bobo Hydrangea, dwarf butterfly bush, compact spirea, dwarf weigela, Rose Creek abelia, Kaleidoscope abelia, Drift rose, and dwarf fothergilla are useful options.

What full-sun shrub blooms all summer?

Butterfly bush, abelia, Rose of Sharon, crape myrtle, Drift roses, Knock Out roses, and panicle hydrangeas provide long summer bloom periods.

Exact timing varies by cultivar and weather.

Which full-sun shrubs tolerate Georgia clay?

Crape myrtle, Rose of Sharon, panicle hydrangea, abelia, spirea, weigela, beautyberry, and some native sumacs can tolerate clay when drainage is adequate.

What flowering shrub is best for a hot driveway?

Crape myrtle, vitex, Rose of Sharon, spirea, abelia, butterfly bush, and certain roses are good possibilities.

Leave enough distance from the pavement and provide water during establishment.

Are butterfly bushes good for pollinators?

Their flowers provide nectar for adult butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

They should be combined with native host plants that support caterpillars and other life stages.

Is Rose of Sharon drought tolerant?

Established plants tolerate heat and short dry periods.

Newly planted shrubs still require consistent water while their roots establish.

Can bigleaf hydrangeas grow in full sun?

They may tolerate morning sun, but they usually benefit from afternoon shade in Georgia.

Hot afternoon exposure may cause wilting, scorched foliage, and fading flowers.

What is the most drought-tolerant flowering shrub?

Vitex, crape myrtle, butterfly bush, Rose of Sharon, native sumac, and established spirea are among the stronger dry-site choices.

Drainage and establishment care still matter.

Should full-sun shrubs be fertilized every year?

Not automatically.

Use a soil test and the plant’s growth to decide whether fertilizer is needed.

Too much nitrogen can create weak growth and fewer flowers.

When is the best time to plant flowering shrubs in Georgia?

Fall and early spring are generally the easiest planting seasons.

Cooler air reduces stress while roots begin growing into the surrounding soil.

Summer planting is possible but requires closer watering.

What to Do Next

Begin by studying the sunny area during the hottest part of the growing season.

Count the hours of direct sunlight, but also notice when that light arrives. Check for reflected heat from brick, concrete, gravel, and pavement.

Watch how the soil drains after rain.

Measure the available height and width before choosing a cultivar.

Use compact panicle hydrangeas, spireas, weigelas, abelias, roses, and dwarf butterfly bushes in smaller sunny beds.

Choose Limelight, Phantom, Pink Diamond, Rose of Sharon, crape myrtle, vitex, beautyberry, or buttonbush for larger spaces suited to their moisture needs.

Water new shrubs directly while they establish, even when the mature plant is considered drought tolerant.

Most importantly, choose for the complete site.

A flowering shrub that fits the sunlight, heat, soil, moisture, and available space will provide far better results than one selected only because its flowers looked beautiful at the nursery.

Read What Should You Check Before Buying a Plant? before making your final selection.

You can also browse our Plant Directory to compare sunlight, mature size, bloom time, moisture needs, and care requirements.