Although the shady beds are usually considered the “problem zone” in the garden, a bed in full sun can also be a challenge. Many native plants are prone to burns if left in the sun all day.
Which plants are suitable for a bed in full sun?
Sun-hungry plants such as geraniums, hussar button (miniature sunflower), cape daisy (cape daisy, paternoster bush) and petunias are suitable for a bed in full sun. When planting, pay attention to the water requirements and only plant sun-tolerant species.
Which plants can tolerate full sun?
Most sun-loving plants come from the Mediterranean region or the tropics and subtropics. You have a large selection of colorfully flowering or variegated foliage plants, and many herbs also like full sun. Geraniums and petunias bloom from around May. Until the first frost begins, they tirelessly delight the viewer in a variety of colors and also multicolored.
The Cape daisy, which comes from Africa, is usually available commercially as a young hybrid plant. It blooms in many colors such as pink, red and purple, but also in white or yellow. It needs lots of sun, moderately moist soil and regular fertilization. However, too much of a good thing is harmful and is punished with lazy flowering. Overwintering is usually successful at 5 °C to 15 °C.
With its yellow or orange ray florets and dark tubular flowers, the hussar button is very similar to the sunflower, but remains significantly smaller. This has earned it the nickname miniature sunflower. In its Central American homeland, the hussar button is considered a weed. It blooms from June to October, but unfortunately it is only an annual and not hardy.
Plants that tolerate full sun:
- Geraniums
- Hussar button (miniature sunflower)
- Cape daisy (cape daisy, paternoster bush)
- Petunias
What should I consider when creating a bed in full sun?
In a bed with full sun, only plant plants that tolerate the sun well, otherwise you won't have much fun with it. Burns not only leave unsightly stains on the leaves, they can also permanently damage your plants and affect their ability to bloom.
Consider the water requirements of the selected plants. Not all sun-hungry plants can tolerate drought. You may need to water your sunbed frequently and abundantly. It's best to do this in the morning and/or evening.
Tip
Shade-loving plants should not be planted in the sun, as they will quickly get sunburned and not thrive.
