- June is the official beginning of summer, when plants thrive. Summer flowers often bloom all the way until September (the end of summer), but June is the start of nature's most colorful season.
- Annuals are plants that have only one blooming season before they die. Notable June annual flowers include white cosmos, phlox, marigolds, nasturtiums and begonias.
- Plants that continually appear year after year are called perennials. Flowers like sea thrift, lupines, columbines and creeping baby' breath lie dormant throughout the winter only to bloom again within the first weeks of June.
- Not all flowers will bloom at the same time. Different regions affect the growth of plants, so always consult the USDA zone map when handling a plant with specific zone requirements. Depending on your zone, some flowers may bloom later than expected.
- Plants should be given extra care in springtime to help prepare for summer blooming. The winter can be tough on any plant, so take time during spring to prune and fertilize your plants if necessary in order to optimize their blooming potential.
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