<p>Looking to refresh your garden after the monsoon? These five flowering plants are perfect to grow in August and September, rewarding you with vibrant blooms, easy care, and a colourful garden through the season.</p><img><p>If you want to fill your garden or pots with greenery and colourful flowers during the hot June-July months, now is the perfect time. You can plant some varieties that will be loaded with flowers by August-September. These plants tolerate heat well and bring a burst of blooms during and after the rains. Here are 5 such flowering plants that give fantastic blooms in August-September if you plant them in June-July.</p><h2><strong>Bonus Gardening Tips:</strong></h2><ul> <li><strong>Pot Size:</strong> Use pots at least 8-10 inches deep for more flowers.</li> <li><strong>Soil Mix:</strong> Mix cow dung manure, compost, and a little sand in the soil.</li> <li><strong>Sunlight:</strong> Most flowers thrive in good sunlight.</li> <li><strong>Watering:</strong> Water lightly in the morning or evening. Too much water can spoil the flowers.</li> <li><strong>Pruning:</strong> Keep removing old flowers to encourage new buds.</li></ul><img><h2><strong>Zinnia</strong></h2><ul> <li>This flower grows easily even in strong sun and heat.</li> <li>It comes in many colours like pink, yellow, orange, and white.</li> <li>It also attracts bees and butterflies.</li></ul><p><strong>How to plant?</strong></p><ul> <li>You can sow seeds directly in pots or the ground.</li> <li>Give it regular sunlight and water.</li> <li>Make sure the soil has good drainage.</li></ul><img><h2><strong>Marigold (Genda)</strong></h2><ul> <li>This plant gives plenty of flowers with very little care.</li> <li>People also use it for religious functions.</li> <li>It has pest-repelling qualities.</li></ul><h2><strong>How to plant?</strong></h2><ul> <li>You can get a plant from a nursery or grow it from seeds.</li> <li>Keep it in the sun.</li> <li>Water it 2-3 times a week.</li></ul><img><h2><strong>Portulaca / 9 o’clock flower</strong></h2><ul> <li>It thrives even with less water and in high heat.</li> <li>It looks beautiful in pots.</li> <li>Its flowers bloom daily.</li></ul><p><strong>How to plant?</strong></p><ul> <li>Keep it in a sunny spot.</li> <li>Water it very sparingly (just 1-2 times a week).</li> <li>Plant it in a sandy soil mix.</li></ul><img><h2><strong>Calendula</strong></h2><ul> <li>This plant gets full of flowers as the weather starts to cool down.</li> <li>It’s also used in medicines and beauty products.</li> <li>It looks very attractive.</li></ul><p><strong>How to plant?</strong></p><ul> <li>You can sow the seeds in late June or July.</li> <li>It grows very well in pots too.</li> <li>Give it regular water and keep it in a spot with some shade.</li></ul><img><h2><strong>Balsam</strong></h2><ul> <li>This flower blooms during the monsoon season.</li> <li>It produces colourful, dense flowers.</li> <li>It is easy to grow from seeds.</li></ul><p><strong>How to plant?</strong></p><ul> <li>Keep it in direct sunlight.</li> <li>When sowing seeds, make sure the soil is soft.</li> <li>Maintain moisture but don’t let water collect.</li></ul>
