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Beccs_99 Keller, TX Jun 04, 2008

I have a large barrel in the front of our home and I need some good flowers to plant in it. It gets full sun most of the day (until at least 3 pm). I am in Keller, TX (Zone 7) so heat is an issue. I have tried planting gerber daisies as well as hydrangeas and both of these do not hold up in the heat. I had begonias last year but I would like something different. If anyone has any suggestions for me that would be great. Thanks for your help!!

~Becky

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shebs45 Chicago, IL(Zone 5b) Jun 04, 2008

Portulaca, also known as moss rose, should hold up for you.

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glendalekid Tuscaloosa, AL(Zone 7b) Jun 04, 2008

I would think any of the annuals that like a lot of sun would work: zinnias, marigolds, nasturtiums, etc.

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Jun 04, 2008

Welcome to Dave's Becky! Heliopsis helianthoides, marigolds, celosias,agastaches and salvias will do nicely as well.


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Beccs_99 Keller, TX Jun 05, 2008

Thank you all for responding. I will look this weekend and see what I can find. I am excited to see if I can get the yard looking nice. Thanks again!!

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DanceyTx Midway, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 05, 2008

Laura Bush Petunias will grow anywhere here in our zone 8b even in full sun. We have pitched some over the fence and now have some blooming in the pasture. ;)
Verbena is very hardy in heat too. Dwarf cannas.

Lin

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AmyDawn Charleston, WV Jun 06, 2008

If you want a hardy plant to return next year you could try a Russian sage.

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ltalent New York, NY Jun 07, 2008

Nasturtiums for sure. They love lousy soil, lots of sun and drought. Abuse them as you will and they will give you lots of flowers.

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