6 irresistible new summer flowers—fall for lemon-fresh million bells and bright pink cosmos
These softly hued new summer flower varieties bring fresh charm to your yard and balcony. While most thrive with early sowing, some can also be sown directly outdoors once the soil warms up. The ‘Frosty Lemon’ million bells is started from a ready-to-plant seedling.
1. Swan River daisy ‘Blue Splendour’
This variety bursts with lovely blue-purple blooms. Begin sowing indoors by April at the latest, or sow directly in May. This trailing summer flower also thrives in a hanging basket.
2. Large zinnia ‘Queeny Lime Red’
This delicate variety produces double or semi-double blooms. Sow indoors in April–May or sow directly once the soil has thawed.
3. Snapdragon ‘Doubleshot Peach’
This variety bears plenty of double blooms in shades of yellow and terracotta. It also makes a lovely cut flower. Sow indoors in March–April. Kukkatarhurit.fi
4. Million bells ‘Frosty Lemon’
This popular summer flower comes in a crisp white hue with a bright yellow center. It’s easy to grow and doesn’t need deadheading. Sold as a potted seedling.
5. Delphinium ‘Fancy Belladonna’
This showy variety features delicate, long-stemmed blooms that stand out in any garden. It also works beautifully as a fresh-cut or dried arrangement. Note that it is toxic. Sow directly once the soil can be worked.
6. Cosmos ‘Xsenia’
This variety enchants with bright pink blooms that turn terracotta by evening. It also makes a lovely cut flower. Start indoors in March–April or sow directly in warm soil.
