7 sun-loving plants to have a blooming garden all year round traduzido por: OPENROUTER

There is no denying that flowers bring joy and color to the home, along with a pleasant sense of freshness. However, knowing how to choose the right species for the climate where they will be planted is the secret to a garden that is always beautiful and long-lasting. In Brazil, where much of the territory is exposed to high temperatures for most of the year, sun-loving plants are a good choice. That's why we've put together a selection of seven species that thrive in full sun and also produce colorful and exotic flowers. Check it out!

1. Hibiscus

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Popularly known as roselle, sorrel, and red sorrel, the hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a plant belonging to the Malvaceae family and is native to India, Sudan, and Malaysia. The genus comprises more than 300 species, 33 of which have been recorded in Brazil. The hibiscus flower is recognized as an Unconventional Food Plant (PANC) and is characterized by its nutritional richness, which includes antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic compounds, among others. It is usually consumed as a tea made from the flower's calyx, which, in addition to offering health benefits, has a pleasant taste and aroma. It is worth noting that edible hibiscus is of the species Hibiscus sabdariffa. Ornamental hibiscus, which is the symbolic flower of Hawaii, in the United States, and used in gardens, is of the species Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and is not edible.

2. Alpinia

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The alpinia (Alpinia purpurata), also known as red ginger, is a medium-sized tropical plant that produces inflorescences with small white flowers and red bracts, on upright stems that grow from 1.5 to 2 meters tall. It likes soil rich in organic matter and regularly irrigated. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade, in a well-ventilated area. Alpinia also thrives in very humid areas and multiplies through seedlings that form on the bracts or by dividing the clumps. Maintenance is simple and only requires cleaning pruning, removing dry leaves and flowers.

3. Geranium

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With inflorescences that look like fragrant mini-bouquets, the geranium (Pelargonium hortorum) can display various colors and blends, such as white, pink, red, and purple. Originally from South Africa, this species should be grown in full sun, in pots or gardens prepared with one part soil and one part organic compost. Watering should be done two to three times a week. In well-lit projects, the geranium blooms almost all year round.

4. Lantana

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Native to India and tropical regions of America and Africa, lantana is a genus that includes about 530 species of perennial plants. It includes herbaceous plants and flowering shrubs, reaching up to 2 m in height. The most common species are Lantana camara and Lantana montevidensis. The tiny flowers cluster on stems and appear almost all year round. They also feature a variety of colors, such as red, yellow, orange, and white. In addition, they attract pollinators such as butterflies, insects, and birds. They like a warm, humid climate and sandy soil rich in organic matter.

5. Moss Rose

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You have surely heard of the Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora) — also known as purslane —, a plant from the Portulacaceae family, native to South America, generally found from southeastern Brazil to Uruguay and Argentina. It is an annual species, small and fast-growing. It usually reaches about 30 cm in height. With thick, fleshy leaves, it produces flowers between 2 and 3 cm in diameter, which can be red, orange, salmon, pink, white and yellow. In Brazil, it got this name because it starts to open its flowers close to 11 o'clock. It is a plant that needs a lot of sunlight and well-drained soil.

6. Desert rose

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The popular name of the flower Adenium obesum, the desert rose is native to Africa and is part of the Dogbane family. It has thick stems and delicate flowers, which make it a highly sought-after species to enhance the garden or the decoration of some projects — since it can also be grown in pots. The recommendation is to keep the desert rose in places with at least six hours of sun a day. This plant can remain alive even in high temperatures because of the trunk, which has a wide base and, therefore, can store enough water to withstand periods of drought.

7. Bird of paradise

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The bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is also known as crane flower. It is a perennial herbaceous species, originating from South Africa, that can reach approximately 1.20 m in height. With hard, large and ovoid leaves, it displays long petioles. It is usually grown in gardens in tropical and sub-tropical regions, as well as being known for the exotic beauty of its flowers, which are about 15 cm and orange and blue in color.

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