If you are looking to add a splash of color and more curb appeal to your home, planting some brightly colored flowers is a great way to go about it. In Florida, there are loads of flowers to choose from, but they need to be able to withstand the Florida heat and humidity. The most important thing you can do to maintain your new flowers and help keep them cool in our hot, humid location is by using your irrigation system to bring your garden to its full potential. Keep reading for a list of flowers that do well in the Florida sun with the right irrigation. For the best gardening results, be sure to consult your irrigation specialists at American Irrigation to ensure your system is working properly and your sprinkler heads are properly aimed at your plants.
Pentas
Pentas are a tropical plant that blooms nearly all year. This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with their brightly colored flowers that bloom with five-pointed petals. They can grow up to 6 foot tall, but they do grow quite slowly.
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea blooms almost all year long, and it is covered in bright flowers in a multitude of colors. It is a climbing plant, so it does well growing over a fence or pergola. They require at least 6 hours of sunlight every day in order to maximize their blooming capability.
Mexican Heather
This plant is popular as a border plant as it does well in full sun and only grows to about 2 foot tall. It blooms repeatedly throughout the warmer spring and summer months, making it an excellent choice if you want a splash of purple in your yard.
Lantana
Lantana is a striking flower available in a variety of colors. The small blossoms grow in bundles on the plant.
Blooming Orange Flowers Of Lantana In Garden.
It is an excellent flower to plant if you want to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds as they are attracted to its vibrant color. They do require a good amount of watering, so be sure to check on them regularly. They also benefit from a layer of mulch to help retain moisture in the soil.
Buttercup
This vivid, yellow flower really makes a statement when planted in a garden. One thing to note is that this plant is poisonous to humans and most animals.
Begonias
Begonias come in a wonderful array of shapes and colors. It is said that there is a begonia type to suit everyone. Begonias do well in both an outdoor garden or potted indoors. Be sure to pick the right begonia type for your garden light and moisture requirements. Begonias are actually easier to over water than underwater, so be sure to maintain the moisture level appropriately.
Bird of Paradise
This is a unique and striking plant whose showy flowers look like the head of a crane-type bird. This plant does well in full sun to part shade, but it requires regular watering and fertilizer to maximize its potential. It also does not do well in colder temperatures, so it needs to be covered in the winter when temperatures get close to freezing.