Summer Perennials

From the McDonald Garden Center Blog

Top 5 Proven Winner Perennial Hibiscus Varieties You Can Plant Right Now

Few plants bring summer drama quite like perennial hibiscus, and Proven Winners® Summerific® varieties take that impact to the next level. With dinner-plate-sized blooms, vibrant foliage, and reliable performance in full sun, these hardy perennials deliver tropical flair with easy-care resilience. And yes, you can still plant them now and enjoy flowers this season, plus even more impressive growth next year.Here are our top 5 favorite varieties you can plant right now to enjoy late-summer color and years of beauty ahead:

Best Heat-Tolerant Perennials for Low-Maintenance Summer Color

Looking for a long-lasting color that can handle the summer heat without constant care? These heat-tolerant perennials are your best bet. Built for sun-drenched days and designed to come back stronger each year, these plants offer beautiful blooms, texture, and pollinator appeal and all with minimal effort from you!Here are some of the best low-maintenance perennials to grow in hot, sunny conditions:

Our Top 10 Shady Plants in Stock

Today, we're excited to share our top 10 shady plants currently in stock at our year-round locations and garden markets. These annual and perennial plants are perfect for adding color, texture, and vibrancy to those tricky low-light areas of your garden. Plus, we’ve included some handy care tips for each one. Let's dive in!

All About Coneflowers: A Perennial Summer

Coneflowers are probably the most popular summer flowers there are, especially here at McDonald Garden Center. They don’t only come in a slew of colors, but are also important pollinator plants, add height to your garden, and are great cut flowers. In this blog, we’re looking into the attributes of coneflowers and how to care for them so you can add some to your garden (even if you have a few million of them already).