Summer brings with it some challenges when it comes to planting in the cemetery. We can no longer rely on sufficient rainfall, the sun shines strongly and it is not uncommon for Germany to have winds that dry out the earth even faster. Despite all of these “problems”, we still want a beautiful grave planting with colorful flowers. Which summer flowers are recommended for graves?
Luckily, the choice for the sunny season is quite large and is only limited by the time you can invest in care. For example, choose from the following summer flowers for graves.
Yellow-flowering Pacific daisy with long flowers
One of the unbeatable long-term bloomers is the bright Pacific daisy(Ajania pacifica). Its flowering period begins as early as April, but don't think that that means it only partially decorates the summer with its flowers. It lasts until October and is therefore also suitable for the transition between spring and summer and summer andAutumn is simply wonderful. As if that wasn't enough, the foliage is also wintergreen, so that it decorates urn graves, single graves or double graves even during the cold season at temperatures down to minus 15 degrees.
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The location should be sunny and the soil should be permeable to prevent waterlogging. However, all of these advantages come with a disadvantage: these grave plants require regular watering and are not particularly drought-resistant.
A rather atypical but very suitable plant for grave design is lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), which will provide a touch of Mediterranean flair as soon as it begins its flowering phase in June. Lavender as summer flowers for graves have several advantages: They can tolerate heat and drought and only need a little water, they bloom for a long time, are perennial and, depending on the variety, can also tolerate the frosty winter very well.
Plant thatLavender in the sunand make sure the soil is permeable and nutrient-rich. It is best to water regularly during the first few weeks so that the plant can grow well. After that, water is only necessary if it doesn't rain for several weeks.
White blooming summer flowers for graves with scent - the cute stone herb
Stonewort is also fragrant like lavender(Lobularia maritima). If you prefer subtle and simple grave flowers for the summer, the white-flowering stone herb is the right choice. It is also an optimal oneGround cover for the grave, as it spreads in a creeping manner. This provides good sun protection for the roots of other grave flowers that are less heat tolerant. Unfortunately, the flower dies in winter, but the chances of self-sowing are very good. It is not uncommon for the seeds to survive the winter cold and germinate in spring.
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So that the alyssum can bloom for a long time from June to September, you should offer it a sunny location. It is also important that the soil is permeable. If the soil is clayey, you should prepare it beforehand.
The annual leather balm
The leather balm develops interesting flowers in a beautiful shade of blue, purple or white(He was a Houstonian), which impresses with its long flowering period from the end of May to November. They appear fringed and delicate. However, one disadvantage of these summer flowers for graves is that they also die back with the onset of winter and need to be replanted or replaced in the new year.
Leather balsam especially likes it sunny. However, if the gravea little in partial shadeis, this is still possible. In any case, it must not become too dry for this plant. The soil should be fresh and also permeable.
Everblooming begonias
Whether for urn grave planting, single grave planting or double grave design, begonias simply attract everyone's attention. Nowadays there are also sun-loving varieties (ice begonias), which, depending on the location, you can prefer to the versions that actually love partial shade. In any case, the everflowers are great and above alllow maintenance ideasfor grave decoration with flowers.
Use it as an accent plant or create beautiful patterns using different colors. For example, stripes with alternating flower colors are often designed. Either way, you certainly won't regret your choice, because the blooming season simply doesn't seem to want to end.
Which flowers are still suitable for cemetery in summer
Of course, these are by no means all summer flowers for graves, but it is also quite impossible to list all suitable plants. That's why we've put together at least our favorites in a list below.
Which plants to put on the grave in summer?
- Dipladena (Sander of Mandevilla) – sunny location; heat tolerant
- Edellieschen (Impatiens Neuguinea-Grp) – light partial shade, some varieties also suitable for sun; lots of water needed
- Garden fuchsias (Fuchsia Cultivars) – partial shade/shade; lots of water
- geraniums (Pelargonium) – quite high-maintenance
- Hussar button (Sanvitalia reclining) – sunny, dry; Possibly partial shade, but with fewer flowers
- coral fuchsia (Fuchsia shining) – likes partial shade, but can also be in the sun; lots of water
- Marigold (Calendula) – permanent bloomer; drought resistant; full sun/partial shade
- Silver ragwort (Senecio cineraria) – grave design in the sun; drought resistant; not hardy
- Studentenblume (Tagetes poetic) – sunny, dry; flowering from June to October; extremely easy-care summer grave planting
- magic snow (Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’) – constant flowering; cut tolerant; compact in summer
