“Spruce up Your Summer Fiesta with These 11 Colorful Blooms”

Make your next outdoor party more vibrant with these blossoms that take inspiration from Viva Magenta, Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2023.

The 2023 color of the year by Pantone, Viva Magenta, is a vibrant and lively purplish crimson shade that exudes energy. Its inspiration comes from nature, particularly the cochineal beetle, making it ideal for enhancing your outdoor spaces. To infuse your garden with this trendy hue, explore the following collection of flowering annuals, perennials, and shrubs, which feature stunning, saturated petals that will add a festive touch to any garden party. Let’s kick off the list with Supertunia Black Cherry, the first of eleven vibrant plant options to help you create a dynamic and colorful garden this year!

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance way to brighten up your garden or potted plants, look no further than the ‘Supertunia Black Cherry’ petunia. This vibrant annual plant thrives in the sun with its sprawling growth habit, adding a pop of cherry-red color that complements more upright plants. If you prefer a pinker hue, the ‘Supertunia Royal Magenta’ petunia is a great alternative. Another option to consider is the Glimmer Burgundy Double Impatiens, which adds a touch of elegance and glamour with its double blooms in deep burgundy tones.

The ‘Glimmer Burgundy Double’ impatiens is a beautiful and versatile annual plant that has rose-like flowers, which can instantly transform the look of any shaded area it’s placed in. It adds elegance and sophistication to patios, porches, or any other shady spots where it thrives. With its strong mounding habit, this variety quickly fills a 12-inch-wide container. For best growth results, it is recommended to grow impatiens in full shade or an area that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Additionally, if you’re looking for the best potting soils for both indoor and outdoor plants, check out our list of the 13 top-rated ones available. Finally, another great option for adding visual appeal to your garden is the Superbena Royale Romance Verbena.

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Don’t let high temperatures and moisture ruin your joy of watching ‘Superbena Royale Romance’ verbena bloom. This short, creeping plant thrives in bright sunlight and is perfect for enhancing container gardens with its low-maintenance color. In case of a mid-summer bloom slump, simply snip off the stems by 3 inches, and new clusters will blossom in about 3 weeks.
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Titan Cranberry Vinca

BALL HORTICULTURAL has introduced a new flower that will keep your garden colorful from spring to fall – the ‘Titan Cranberry’ vinca. Its velvety, dark pinkish red flowers are a reliable source of vibrant color and can be grown in containers or planted together in the garden for a wave of color. In addition to this, you can also try growing the Mandala Purple Kalanchoe, which is one of the 15 container garden plants that can withstand summer’s heat.

To add a pop of color to your outdoor garden party, opt for the ‘Mandala Purple’ kalanchoe. This succulent is known for its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature, making it the perfect addition to your summer garden. Place it in an outdoor container and display it on your table for a colorful touch. You can even group multiple plants together for a stunning centerpiece at your next alfresco dinner party. Best of all, the ‘Mandala Purple’ kalanchoe thrives in full sun, so it will be sure to brighten up any sunny spot in your garden.

If you’re a fan of vibrant and colorful flowers, bee balm is definitely a plant to consider for your garden. With a range of hues including bright pink, purple, and red, many varieties of bee balm fit within the “magentaverse”. For those who prefer a more purple shade, ‘Purple Rooster’ is a popular option that can grow up to 4 feet tall. On the other end of the spectrum, ‘Leading Lady Razzberry’ bee balm is perfect for those who want something shorter and pinker – it typically grows to around 14 inches tall. These perennials thrive in full sun or part shade and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Plus, they’re hardy in Zones 4-8. Another great choice for adding color to your garden is the Mountain Frost Ruby Glitter Dianthus.

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‘Mountain Frost Ruby Glitter’ dianthus is a delightful perennial that adds beauty to any sunny border or flower garden. With its low-growing habit and vibrant blooms that appear from spring to fall, it complements the blue-green foliage that stands just above 6 inches. To encourage more flowers, simply trim away old stems if blooming slows down in midsummer. This hardy plant can thrive in Zones 4-9.

If you want to awe your visitors, why not consider planting garden phlox with magenta-colored flowers like ‘Luminary Ultraviolet’? This type can reach a height of about 3 feet, while the shorter variety called ‘Ka-Pow Pink’ grows up to only 18 inches. The flower bunches of this resilient perennial have a bouquet-like appearance and can lure in hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. To grow phlox successfully, make sure to plant them in well-drained soil where they can thrive under full sunlight. With a height and width of 16-18 inches, it blooms during summer and is hardy in Zones 4-9.
Another great option to add color to your garden is the Summer Crush Hydrangea.

Bailey Nurseries presents a new addition to the Endless Summer line of hydrangeas, the ‘Summer Crush’ variety. This hydrangea blooms throughout the season and boasts pinkish purple to bright raspberry pink flower heads, depending on the pH levels of your soil. For optimal growth, this type of hydrangea requires well-drained soil and at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. With a maximum height of 3 feet, it is hardy in Zones 4-9. Additionally, the Summerific Evening Rose Hardy Hibiscus is another beautiful option for your garden.

Walters Gardens presents a plant that blooms in late summer, when most of the plants in the garden are fading away. The Summerific ‘Evening Rose’ hardy hibiscus has stunning 8-inch deep pink flowers and dark foliage, making it the perfect way to end the garden season with style. This perennial grows up to 4 feet tall and can survive in Zones 4-9. Another great option is the Lil’ Raspberry Butterfly Bush.

The Butterfly Candy collection presents ‘Lil’ Raspberry’, a stunning shrub that boasts magenta flower clusters, attracting not only butterflies but also the attention of passersby. This butterfly bush is a low-growing and compact plant, reaching a maximum of 2 to 3 feet in height and width, which makes it ideal for edging a patio or planting near a foundation. For optimal growth, it’s best to plant it in well-drained soil and ensure it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, suitable for Zones 5-10.