The best flowers to grow in summer: abundant blooms, easy to fill a pot, beautiful colors, and highly ornamental potted plants

Cape mallow (Anisodontea capensis, African mallow). Whether in the cold winter or the scorching summer, you can see its pink flowers blooming all over the branches. It is not afraid of heat and not afraid of severe cold, with a robust habit, a blessing for beginner gardeners. A widely loved household potted plant.

Mandevilla (Dipladenia). It is a new type of climbing plant, known as the "queen of tropical vines," with elegant and graceful flowers and extremely high ornamental value. Its flowering period is long, and it often presents a spectacle of more flowers than leaves. When a breeze drifts by, it carries a charming fragrance that makes people feel relaxed and refreshed. It beautifies fences, trellises, rooftops, and other small courtyards, giving them a more tropical exotic flavor.

Begonia maculata (cane begonia, bamboo begonia). Native to Brazil, it is named for its stems that resemble bamboo. Its flowering period is from early summer to late autumn, with pale rose or white flowers, and axillary cymes that hang down, adding even more charm. It is mainly propagated by cuttings, and in recent years it has been one of the very popular potted flowers.

Lipstick plant (Aeschynanthus radicans). It is one of the flowers with a high survival rate and is extremely easy to grow. Its deep green rhombic leaves, paired with bright red flowers, are peculiar and lovely. It is enjoyed both for its flowers and its foliage, full of beauty. It is often potted on household balconies and in indoor sunny spots, and is an excellent choice among hanging flowering plants for the home.

Bleeding heart vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae). This beautiful plant, when in bloom, has deep red corollas extending out from the calyx, like little "yangzi," with a peculiar shape, abundant flowering, and an extremely long flowering period. If conditions allow, it can bloom in all four seasons. Its habit is robust, but it is not cold tolerant. In the winter in the north, it is recommended to grow it indoors. It is often used to accent windowsills, gardens, and courtyards.