20 Summer Flowering Plants in India

Forget the worries of your garden going astray when the heatwave strikes! You can keep your gardens flourishing with these Summer Flowering Plants in India!

The flowers are one of the most interesting creations ever! They can light up any space or garden, making them look pretty as a picture with their beautiful colors and amazing fragrance. Although caring for them gets a little hard when the heat strikes, as the summer season in India can get hot. The following article is about various summer flowering plants in India that can grow in your houses and gardens to keep them beautiful!

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1. Genda

Common Names: Marigold, Banthi, Sanarei, Gondephool, Sayapatri

One of the most commonly available varieties of flowers in India, Genda, is often used in religious rituals for making garlands. They are available in various colors like yellow, orange, red,  etc. These flowers can grow in the hot Indian summers too. All you need to do is provide your plants with an ample amount of water and shade if the temperatures go very high.

2. Bougainvillea

Common Names: Booganbel, Baganbila, Kagilthala Puvvu, Bougainvila

It is a versatile flower that can grow easily in warm temperature. These paper-like flowers require at least 5-7 hours of direct sunlight. You can mulch the plant to keep the soil moist and rewater when the topsoil dries. Pruning the already flowering plant may encourage another round of flowering!

3. Dahlia

Common Name: Laahure Phool

You can plant Dahlias at the beginning of summers in India. They come in various shades of white, purple, orange, and yellow. Besides, these plants require full sun to grow and do not need water right after planting.

4. Champa

Common Names: Frangipani, Plumeria, Deva Ganneru, Gulachin, Golchi, Champae, Kathgolop, Chafa

These flowers hold some religious significance in India and are easily visible in temples across the country. They are native to the tropical regions and also sun-loving. These beautiful flowers spread an amazing fragrance as well, making them one of the best Summer Flowering Plants in India!

5. Pansy

Common Name: Pansy Violet

Although pansies are cool weather plants, they can survive summers. You will have to pick varieties that tolerate hot temperatures. However, growing these violet plants in summer is still going to require some extra care.

6. Chameli

Common Names: Jasmine,  Sanjui

A flowering plant native to India, it can grow well even in peak summertime. They do not even require any special care if proper conditions are provided. These plants love the sun and require at least 7-8 hours of direct sunlight every day. They are going to make a great addition to your summer garden with their distinct fragrance!

7. Surajmukhi

Common Name: Sunflower

Another flower that has a bright color and looks very radiant is the sunflower. These flowers are also heat tolerant and love the sun. The blossoms appear during the peak summers that, too, facing the sun. You may need to water the plant regularly until it is established, after that, you can water them when the soil dries.

8. Zinnia

Zinnia comes in beautiful round shapes and a wide range of colors and hues like pink, purple, rose, red, yellow, and orange. They are the best flowers to flourish in the hot summers of India and need full sun to grow well.

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9. Gulab

Common Name: Roses

Roses are famous for their magical red color and enchanting fragrance. The best time in the year to grow roses is in the early summers. These plants require 6-8 hours of sunlight in a day with an ample amount of water. Roses can increase the ambiance of any garden tenfolds just by being in it.

10. Kamal

Common Names: Lotus, Pundarika, Tamarai, Sacred Lotus, Sharda, Tamara, Thambal

The national flower of India comes from a perennial aquatic plant. It is an important flower as it holds significant importance in both Hinduism and Jainism. The plant is native to India and usually comes in pink and white colors. It can grow in a wide variety of climates and manage in Indian summers but may require some shade in high temperatures.

11. Tulip

Common Name: Nalini

Tulips are beautiful, spring-blooming plants that are perennial. They come in multiple colors like white, maroon, cream, yellow, purple, and black colors, making them a great addition to your summer gardens! But growing them in hot weather can be tricky, and you have to provide extra care.

12. Daffodil

Common Name: Nargis

The trumpet-shaped flowers are famous for their beauty and grow well in summers. These perennial spring flowers are available in yellow-white color. Hybrid varieties come in pink, lime-green, orange, white, and yellow colors.

13. Hydrangea

Common Names: Mophead hydrangea, Thamapansapi lei

Hydrangeas can be pink, blue, white, red, purple, green and are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes. Commonly grown as a shrub, their deep color makes them an excellent and refreshing choice for growing in the summer garden. The plants, however, stop blooming if the temperature gets high.

14. Primrose

Common Names: Ban Long, Pan Lavang, Nirubaccala, Kauakula, Bon Jalakia

These plants flower in early spring but are quite hardy. You can sustain the blossoms in summers by keeping them in partial shade, as the plants can not keep up with the soaring high temperatures of Indian summers. Apart from having a hardy nature, these plants have vigorous growth and keep spreading each year.

15. Petunia

Common Name: Malati, Sandhya

Another summer flowering plant that can be a part of your summer garden is the petunia. These summer flowering plants are popular for their versatile nature and are quite hardy. They do not require a lot of care and are drought tolerant. In addition to that, these plants require full sun to grow well; hence, they are best grown in summers.

16. Nerium Oleander

Common Names: Kaneri, Kaner, Areli, Raktakarabi

Beautiful pink blossoms of this plant are a must-have in your colorful summer garden. A native to India, these plants can be seen at avenues, parks, and gardens. These flowers are also famous for their amazing fragrance and are hardy, withstanding heat, making them best for growing in summers.

17. Begonia

Common Names: Berki, Motiyen, Kapru

Begonias are perennial flowering plants that are generally grown as ornamentals in houses. They have tropical and subtropical origins and thus can survive Indian summers too.  These flowers usually bloom in hot temperatures that make them a good choice for your summer garden!

18. Globe Amaranth

Common Names: Gul-e-makhmal, Vadamalli, Supari phool, Chengkruk

The flowers of this plant are globular in shape, hence the name. They are usually white, pink, and mauve. You can grow amaranth easily, throughout the year, in your gardens as they are quite hardy. They can tolerate high temperatures and lack of water, which makes them perfect for growing in summers!

19. Lilies

Common Names: Asiatic lily, Asiatic hybrid lily

Lilies are the best thing that can happen to your garden!  The flowers may look hard to grow due to their exotic appearance, but they are pretty easy to grow and care for. Although the best time for planting lilies is in springs, you can grow them in containers throughout the year.

20. Peonies

Common Names: Rose Peony, Common Peony

Peonies are perennial herbaceous plants with their origin in Asia. The flowers of this plant are beautiful and large that bloom easily in the hot summer season of India!