The flowers I’m still planting now are zinnias, gomphrena, vinca and sunflowers.

Many thanks!
Sharon

Wonderful, thanks for sharing!

@Angela Judd, a tadd FYI for the FL gardener 🙂 I hope you’re okay Angela, w a contribution 🙂 It’s the teacher/researcher in me who always wants to be helpful :):):)

1. I often contact the LSU University Agriculture Dept for info on my area in LA.

2. Since some of my children will be relocating me to their area in the FL Panhandle, I already contacted the FL State Ag Center w questions re: what I can bring into the state, and they have been most helpful.

3. There’s also a Central FL you-tube Gardener who seems to be knowledgeable as Angela about gardening in her area. Her YT Channel is The Urban Harvest Homegrown Education. She’s an educated-professional-gentle style like Angela.

4. My next FL contact will be the Gainesville state University Ag Dept.

Many Blessings y’all………………….

Sunflowers, Vinca and Angelonia would all be fine.

I live in south west Utah. Our weather is a lot like yours. Thanks for the great advice. Do you know of a flower that will grow well in morning shade and afternoon sun?

Thanks!

For insect issues, pinch off affected leaves and stem and remove the affected foliage to prevent the pests from spreading. Clear debris (such as leaves and spent blooms) from under plants, they can provide a hiding place for pests. Watering zinnias at ground level not at the leaves, allowing enough space between plants and watering early in the day are all essential for preventing common zinnia issues such as Alternaria leaf spot, bacterial leaf spot, and powdery mildew.

Thank you for responding. I’m glad to hear the flowers do well in Florida. My marigolds do well here until the hottest parts of summer, they bounce back in the fall. I love blue daze as well. Thanks!

Good question. My experience is with the drier heat of Arizona. These plants can take the heat and I imagine most would welcome the added moisture and humidity. Take note during the summer of flowers that do well in your area in other yards and businesses, start there. You may want to give the flowers I’ve mentioned a try. Annuals are an inexpensive way to experiment and add color in your landscape.

Thanks Kristin! I”m so glad it was helpful. Thanks for reading and commenting!