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25.07.2024 - 22:07 / thespruce.com / Lauren JarvisGibson
We all know that it's pretty hard to maintain a flourishing garden and yard in the hot summer months. But of course, some outliers do bloom amongst the sunshine and continue to grow throughout the fall and winter months.
Read on to see what plants to grow now that will last until December.
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Pansies are a beautiful flower that you can typically plant in the late summer or early fall. They tend to like partial sun and partial shade, and don't appreciate too much warmth.
This is why they are the perfect flower to plant if you want to have a yard full of blooms in the winter. These beauties flourish in 40°F to 60°F temperatures and will add a ton of pops of color to your garden.
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Dahlias are another kind of flower that should last until December. These pretty blooms originate from Mexico and South America, but surprisingly last throughout the fall months! As long as the temps don't go below 35°F, they will still be looking strong.
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Asters are very tough cookies and will be able to withstand a lot of different climates and temperatures. They come in a variety of gorgeous colors like vivid blues and pastel pinks. The beauty of growing asters in the late summer is that they will likely last until the late months of fall.
Keep in mind that they need well-drained soil to continue to flourish and they don't agree with soil that is too wet.
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