Romanian gardeners get guide to heat‑resistant summer flowers

Gardeners in Romania are advised to plant a range of heat‑ and drought‑tolerant flowers in July to keep gardens vibrant despite increasingly extreme summer temperatures. Experts highlight Sedum (often called "stonecrop"), butterfly‑weed, bull’s‑eye, mouse‑tail, and lavender as low‑water options that bloom from late summer into autumn.

Additional recommended species include zinnias, marigolds, sage, cosmos, petunias, calibrachoa, begonias, lantana, phlox, and dianthus. These plants tolerate temperatures above 35 °C, thrive in well‑drained or poor soils, and many attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The guidance aims to help Romanian households create colorful, low‑maintenance gardens that endure the region’s hot, dry climate.