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Heat-loving

If you live where the summers get hot and you are looking for some tried-and-true winners to plant in your cutting garden, the varieties in this collection are all great choices. These easy-to-grow flowers and foliage will produce abundantly all summer long.

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Easy to grow
  • Fragrant
  • Medium producer
  • One-hit wonder
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Suitable for containers
  • Suitable for partial shade
  • Toxic
  • Vine

Color

  • Blue
  • Blush/Champagne
  • Brown
  • Coral
  • Green
  • Maroon/Black
  • Muddy/Muted
  • Orange
  • Peach
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Raspberry
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White/Ivory
  • Yellow
An armload of Amaranth Autumn Touch

Amaranth Autumn Touch
An armload of Amaranth Coral Fountain

Amaranth Coral Fountain
An armload of Amaranth Green Tails

Amaranth Green Tails
An armload of Amaranth Hot Biscuits

Amaranth Hot Biscuits
An armload of Amaranth Mira

Amaranth Mira
An armload of Amaranth Opopeo

Amaranth Opopeo
An armload of Apple of Peru

Apple of Peru
A close up of Basil Aromatto

Basil Aromatto
An armload of Basil Cinnamon

Basil Cinnamon
An armload of Basil Dark Opal

Basil Dark Opal
An armload of Basil Mrs. Burns Lemon

Basil Mrs. Burns Lemon
An armload of Celosia Autumn Blaze

Celosia Autumn Blaze
An armload of Celosia Coral Reef

Celosia Coral Reef
An armload of Celosia Dusty Rose

Celosia Dusty Rose
An armload of Celosia Flamingo Feather

Celosia Flamingo Feather
An armload of Celosia Glowing Embers

Celosia Glowing Embers
An armload of Celosia Limonata

Celosia Limonata
An armload of Celosia Pampas Plume Mix

Celosia Pampas Plume Mix
An armload of Celosia Pink Champagne

Celosia Pink Champagne
An armload of Celosia Pink Chenille

Celosia Pink Chenille
An armload of Celosia Rainbow Sherbet Mix

Celosia Rainbow Sherbet Mix
An armload of Celosia Raspberry Lemonade

Celosia Raspberry Lemonade
An armload of Celosia Rose Gold

Celosia Rose Gold
An armload of Celosia Sangria Mix

Celosia Sangria Mix
An armload of Celosia Spun Sugar

Celosia Spun Sugar
An armload of Celosia Summer Sherbet

Celosia Summer Sherbet
An armload of Celosia Supercrest Mix

Celosia Supercrest Mix
An armload of Celosia Vintage Rose

Celosia Vintage Rose
An armload of Celosia Xantippe

Celosia Xantippe
An armload of Cosmos Apricot Lemonade

Cosmos Apricot Lemonade
An armload of Cosmos Apricotta

Cosmos Apricotta
An armload of Cosmos Brownie

Cosmos Brownie
An armload of Cosmos Cupcakes Blush

Cosmos Cupcakes Blush
An armload of Cosmos Cupcakes White

Cosmos Cupcakes White
An armload of Cosmos Daydream

Cosmos Daydream
An armload of Cosmos Double Click Bicolor Rose

Cosmos Double Click Bicolor Rose
An armload of Cosmos Double Click Cranberries

Cosmos Double Click Cranberries
An armload of Cosmos Double Click Mix

Cosmos Double Click Mix
A close up of Cosmos Double Click Snow Puff

Cosmos Double Click Snow Puff
Cosmos Psyche White growing in the field

Cosmos Psyche White
An armload of Cosmos Purity

Cosmos Purity
Cosmos Rosetta

Cosmos Rosetta
An armload of Cosmos Rubenza

Cosmos Rubenza
An armload of Cosmos Seashells Mix

Cosmos Seashells Mix
An armload of Cosmos Velouette

Cosmos Velouette
An armload of Cosmos Xanthos

Cosmos Xanthos
An armload of Cosmos Xsenia

Cosmos Xsenia
A handful of Eucalyptus Baby Blue

Eucalyptus Baby Blue
A handful of Eucalyptus Nichol's Willow

Eucalyptus Nichol’s Willow
An armload of Eucalyptus Round-Leaved Mallee

Eucalyptus Round-leaved Mallee
An armload of Eucalyptus Silver Dollar

Eucalyptus Silver Dollar
An armload of Eucalyptus Small-Leaved Gum

Eucalyptus Small-leaved Gum
A handful of Formosa Lily

Formosa Lily
A bunch of Globe Amaranth Pastel Mix

Globe Amaranth Pastel Mix
A handful of Globe Amaranth Pink

Globe Amaranth Pink
An armload of Globe Amaranth Rose

Globe Amaranth Rose
An armload of Globe Amaranth Sunset Mix

Globe Amaranth Sunset Mix
An armload of Globe Amaranth White

Globe Amaranth White
A handful of Hyacinth Bean Ruby Moon

Hyacinth Bean Ruby Moon
An armload of Jewels of Opar

Jewels of Opar
An armload of Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate Cerise Pearls

Kiss-Me-Over-the-Garden-Gate Cerise Pearls
An armload of Marigold Giant Orange

Marigold Giant Orange
An armload of Marigold Red Gem

Marigold Red Gem
An armload of Marigold Starfire Mix

Marigold Starfire Mix
An armload of Marigold Tangerine Gem

Marigold Tangerine Gem
A bunch of Nasturtium Caribbean Crush

Nasturtium Caribbean Crush
A bunch of Nasturtium Cherry Rose Jewel

Nasturtium Cherry Rose Jewel
A bunch of Nasturtium Gleam Salmon

Nasturtium Gleam Salmon
A bunch of Nasturtium Ladybird Rose

Nasturtium Ladybird Rose
A close up of Nasturtium Purple Emperor

Nasturtium Purple Emperor
A bunch of Nasturtium Salmon Mousse

Nasturtium Salmon Mousse
A bunch of Nasturtium Yeti

Nasturtium Yeti
An armload of Orach Ruby Gold

Orach Ruby Gold
A handful of Ornamental Grass Broomcorn Millet

Ornamental Grass Broomcorn Millet
A handful of Ornamental Grass Bunny Tails

Ornamental Grass Bunny Tails
An armload of Ornamental Grass Feathertop

Ornamental Grass Feathertop
A handful of Ornamental Grass Frosted Explosion

Ornamental Grass Frosted Explosion
A handful of Ornamental Grass Quaking Grass

Ornamental Grass Quaking Grass
An overhead of Ornamental Squash American Tondo

Ornamental Squash American Tondo
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Autumn Crown

Ornamental Squash Autumn Crown
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Black Futsu

Ornamental Squash Black Futsu
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Blue Delight

Ornamental Squash Blue Delight
Ornamental Squash Blue Doll

Ornamental Squash Blue Doll
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Chirimen

Ornamental Squash Chirimen
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Cinderella’s Carriage

Ornamental Squash Cinderella’s Carriage
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Colorado Sunset

Ornamental Squash Colorado Sunset
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Daybreak

Ornamental Squash Daybreak
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Flat Stacker

Ornamental Squash Flat Stacker
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Flat White Boer

Ornamental Squash Flat White Boer
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Flatso

Ornamental Squash Flatso
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Fool’s Gold

Ornamental Squash Fool’s Gold
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Fright

Ornamental Squash Fright
A close up of Ornamental Squash Galeux d'Eysines

Ornamental Squash Galeux d'Eysines
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Grizzly Bear

Ornamental Squash Grizzly Bear
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Indian Doll

Ornamental Squash Indian Doll
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Ivory Belle

Ornamental Squash Ivory Belle
An overhead Ornamental Squash Jarrahdale

Ornamental Squash Jarrahdale
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Lady Godiva

Ornamental Squash Lady Godiva
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Long Island Cheese

Ornamental Squash Long Island Cheese
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Lumina

Ornamental Squash Lumina
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Lunar Blush

Ornamental Squash Lunar Blush
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Lunch Lady

Ornamental Squash Lunch Lady
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Marina di Chioggia

Ornamental Squash Marina di Chioggia
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Milestone

Ornamental Squash Milestone
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Moranga

Ornamental Squash Moranga
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Mr. Fugly

Ornamental Squash Mr. Fugly
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Musquee de Provence

Ornamental Squash Musquee de Provence
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Newton

Ornamental Squash Newton
An overhead of Ornamental Squash One Too Many

Ornamental Squash One Too Many
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Polar Bear

Ornamental Squash Polar Bear
A close up of Ornamental Squash Porcelain Doll

Ornamental Squash Porcelain Doll
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Red Eye

Ornamental Squash Red Eye
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Rembrandt

Ornamental Squash Rembrandt
A close up of Ornamental Squash Rouge Vif D'Etampes

Ornamental Squash Rouge Vif D'Etampes
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Shadow Moon

Ornamental Squash Shadow Moon
A close up of Ornamental Squash Silver Edged

Ornamental Squash Silver Edged
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Speckled Hound

Ornamental Squash Speckled Hound
A close up of Ornamental Squash Specter

Ornamental Squash Specter
A close up of Ornamental Squash Strawberry Crown

Ornamental Squash Strawberry Crown
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Tandy

Ornamental Squash Tandy
A close up of Ornamental Squash Triamble

Ornamental Squash Triamble
A close up of Ornamental Squash Troll

Ornamental Squash Troll
A close up of Ornamental Squash Turbino

Ornamental Squash Turbino
A close up of Ornamental Squash Turk’s Turban

Ornamental Squash Turk’s Turban
An overhead of Ornamental Squash Valenciano

Ornamental Squash Valenciano
A close up of Ornamental Squash Warty Goblin

Ornamental Squash Warty Goblin
A close up of Ornamental Squash Warty Sunset

Ornamental Squash Warty Sunset
A close up of Ornamental Squash White Delight

Ornamental Squash White Delight
A close up of Ornamental Squash White Patty Pan

Ornamental Squash White Patty Pan
A close up of Ornamental Squash Winter Luxury

Ornamental Squash Winter Luxury
A close up of Ornamental Squash Yugoslavian Finger Fruit

Ornamental Squash Yugoslavian Finger Fruit
A close up of Ornamental Squash Zapalo Plomo

Ornamental Squash Zapalo Plomo
An armload of Painted Tongue Gloomy Rival

Painted Tongue Gloomy Rival
An armload of Phlox Blushing Bride

Phlox Blushing Bride
An armload of Phlox Cherry Caramel

Phlox Cherry Caramel
An armload of Phlox Creme Brulee

Phlox Crème Brûlée
An armload of Phlox Dulce de Leche

Phlox Dulce de Leche
An armload of Phlox Leopoldii

Phlox Leopoldii
An armload of Phlox Phlox of Sheep

Phlox Phlox of Sheep
An armload of Phlox Sugar Stars

Phlox Sugar Stars
An armload of Phlox Whipped Cream

Phlox Whipped Cream
An armload of Quinoa Red Head

Quinoa Red Head
An armload of Red-Leaf Hibiscus Mahogany Splendor

Red-leaf Hibiscus Mahogany Splendor
An armload of Shiso Purple Frills

Shiso Purple Frills
An armload of Statice Light Blue

Statice Light Blue
An armload of Statice Pastel Mix

Statice Pastel Mix
An armload of Statice Rat Tail

Statice Rat Tail
An armload of Statice Sunset Mix

Statice Sunset Mix
An armload of Strawflower Apricot Mix

Strawflower Apricot Mix
An armload ofStrawflower Candy Pink

Strawflower Candy Pink
An armload of Strawflower Copper Red

Strawflower Copper Red
An armload of Strawflower Dragon Fire

Strawflower Dragon Fire
An armload of Strawflower Frosted Sulphur

Strawflower Frosted Sulphur
An armload of Strawflower Pomegranate

Strawflower Pomegranate
An armload of Strawflower Scarlet

Strawflower Scarlet
An armload of Strawflower Silvery Rose

Strawflower Silvery Rose
An armload of Strawflower Vintage White

Strawflower Vintage White
A handful of Sunflower Frilly

Sunflower Frilly
A handful of Sunflower Greenburst

Sunflower Greenburst
A handful of Sunflower Pro Cut Gold

Sunflower ProCut Gold
A handful of Sunflower Pro Cut Red

Sunflower ProCut Red
A handful of Sunflower Pro Cut White Lite

Sunflower ProCut White Lite
A handful of Sunflower Pro Cut White Nite

Sunflower ProCut White Nite
A handful of Sunflower Ruby Eclipse

Sunflower Ruby Eclipse
A handful of Sunflower Sparky

Sunflower Sparky
A handful of Sunflower Starburst Panache

Sunflower Starburst Panache
A handful of Sunflower Sunrich Gold

Sunflower Sunrich Gold
An armload of Tickseed Incredible

Tickseed Incredible
An overhead of Tomato Brad’s Atomic Grape

Tomato Brad’s Atomic Grape
An overhead of Tomato Chocolate Cherry

Tomato Chocolate Cherry
A handful of Tomato Gardener’s Sweetheart

Tomato Gardener’s Sweetheart
A close up of Tomato Indigo Rose

Tomato Indigo Rose
An overhead of Tomato Rapunzel

Tomato Rapunzel
An overhead of Tomato Currant Red

Tomato Red Currant
A close up of Tomato Sunpeach

Tomato Sunpeach
An armload of Winged Everlasting

Winged Everlasting
An armload of Xeranthemum

Xeranthemum
An armload of Zinnia Alpenglow

Zinnia Alpenglow
An armload of Zinnia Aztec Sunset

Zinnia Aztec Sunset
An armload of Zinnia Benary's Giant Bright Pink

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Bright Pink
An armload of Zinnia Benary's Giant Carmine

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Carmine
An armload of Zinnia Benary's Giant Coral

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Coral
An armload of Zinnia Benary's Giant Deep Red

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Deep Red
An armload of Zinnia Benary's Giant Lilac

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Lilac
An armload of Zinnia Benary's Giant Lime

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Lime
An armload of Zinnia Benary's Giant Orange

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Orange
An armload of Zinnia Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Salmon Rose
An armload of Zinnia Benary’s Giant Wine

Zinnia Benary’s Giant Wine
An armload of Zinnia Candy Mix

Zinnia Candy Mix
An armload of Zinnia Cresto! ‘Peaches and Cream’

Zinnia Cresto! ‘Peaches and Cream’
An armload of Zinnia Cupcakes Pink

Zinnia Cupcakes Pink
An armload of Zinnia Dawn Creek Blush

Zinnia Dawn Creek Blush
An armload of Zinnia Dawn Creek Honey

Zinnia Dawn Creek Honey
An armload of Zinnia Dawn Creek Pastels

Zinnia Dawn Creek Pastels
An armload of Zinnia Dawn Creek Peach

Zinnia Dawn Creek Peach
An armload of Zinnia Day Glow Mix

Zinnia Day Glow Mix
An armload of Zinnia Desert Sunset Mix

Zinnia Desert Sunset Mix
An armload of Zinnia Dreamin’

Zinnia Dreamin’
An armload of Zinnia Golden Hour

Zinnia Golden Hour
An armload of Zinnia Isabellina Creamy Yellow

Zinnia Isabellina Creamy Yellow
An armload of Zinnia Lilliput Mix

Zinnia Lilliput Mix
An armload of Zinnia Lilliput Salmon

Zinnia Lilliput Salmon
Zinnia Little Flower Girl

Zinnia Little Flower Girl
A handful of Zinnia Macarenia

Zinnia Macarenia
A handful of Zinnia Mazurkia

Zinnia Mazurkia
An armload of Zinnia Oklahoma Carmine

Zinnia Oklahoma Carmine
An armload of Zinnia Oklahoma Ivory

Zinnia Oklahoma Ivory
An armload of Zinnia Oklahoma Pink

Zinnia Oklahoma Pink
An armload of Zinnia Oklahoma Salmon

Zinnia Oklahoma Salmon
An armload of Zinnia Persian Carpet Mix

Zinnia Persian Carpet Mix
An armload of Zinnia Precious Metals

Zinnia Precious Metals
An armload of Zinnia Queen Lime

Zinnia Queen Lime
An armload of Zinnia Queen Lime Blush

Zinnia Queen Lime Blush
An armload of Zinnia Queen Lime Orange

Zinnia Queen Lime Orange
An armload of Zinnia Queen Red Lime

Zinnia Queen Red Lime
An armload of Zinnia Rainbow Eyes

Zinnia Rainbow Eyes
An armload of Zinnia Señora

Zinnia Señora
An armload of Zinnia Sunbow Orange

Zinnia Sunbow Orange
An armload of Zinnia Unicorn Mix

Zinnia Unicorn Mix
An armload of Zinnia Victorian Wedding

Zinnia Victorian Wedding
Zinnia Yell Fire growing in the field

Zinnia Yell Fire
An armload of Zinnia Zinderella Lilac

Zinnia Zinderella Lilac
An armload of Zinnia Zinderella Peach

Zinnia Zinderella Peach