Full sun container plants

Worried your pot-based annuals and perennials are going to feel the burn this summer? Try these drought-tolerant container plants for full sun and heat – and let the good times roll!

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Best flowers for full sun are specially selected for their heat tolerance, perfect for containers in sunny spots. These vibrant blooms thrive under the sun, providing long-lasting beauty and color.

If you’re looking for showy flowers with strong colors, shiny leaves and sometimes exotic looking container plants can look wonderful in that sunny spot on your patio or terrace. Try one of these 15 recommended container garden plants that will thrive full sun and heat:

Learn about full sun planter ideas including which containers to use, plants to purchase, and how to arrange them.

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Proven Winners - 21 Annuals for Sun Scorched Patios and Window Boxes in Top Ten Lists Finding the Right Plant and Annuals

Learn what to plant with geraniums in containers to start a gorgeous container garden. These colorful plants combine well with many other flowers.

Brilliant burgundy-red sedum clusters all season long with soft pink flowers in late summer. Perfect in shallow containers or tucked into rockery or a green wall, where it will gently cascade. Excellent groundcover or accent for borders and rock gardens.

These tough full-sun container plants stand up to hot summers. Our favorite annuals, tropical foliage plants, herbs, and succulents will thrive even on the hottest days.

Psssttt…here’s THE DIRT on our full sun favorites for container gardens

Looking for flowering shrubs for full-sun areas of your yard? Here are plenty of stunners worth planting, no matter which hardiness zone you're in.

No sun, no problem. Perk up your porch with ideas for potting our favorite shade-loving plants that will inspire your planting this season.

These full sun perennials are all low maintenance plants with beautiful flowers that will thrive in full sun (even in the South!)

The best annuals for full sun to grow in containers, flower beds, pots, and more! Get the best annuals for full sun flower beds right here.

Keep your garden vibrant even when it's hot with these sun-loving, heat-tolerant annuals that bloom throughout the season!

Some flowers can't handle a full day of sun in the South, so we've rounded up our favorite full-sun flowers for your garden, containers, and hanging baskets.

Proven Winners - 21 Annuals for Sun Scorched Patios and Window Boxes in Top Ten Lists Finding the Right Plant and Annuals

Discover the best container plants for full sun and heat! We're sharing heat and sun tolerant plants that do well in pots and planters that will beautify your home. You'll find easy-to-grow perennials and annuals that are an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardening. If you're looking for heat resistant plants, definitely read this post!