What are some periannuals or bulbs that bloom for july and auguest?

Question

I'd like some periannuals that bloom hopefully all summer long, or late july and all augest. I live in Ontario, zone 5. I have some gladiolis, and if i plant them right they will bloom all summer long. what are some other perannuals, or bulbs that bloom late july and all augest? Would lillies be good? Thanks in advance.
Ps. For how long, and when do daylillies bloom?

Answer 1

Daylilies bloom at different times, depending on which cultivar you have, early, mid-season or late season bloomers. There's also the re-bloomers & colorful "everbloomers" ... that bloom all summer until frost... Stella D' Oro, Happy Returns, Pardon Me, & Rosy Returns,the first PINK everblooming Daylily.

Right now you can plant potted plants that are blooming like Bee Balm, Butterfly Bush (buddleia ), Coreopsis, Delphinum, Verbena, Echinacea (Coneflower), Blue sage, Salvia, Dianthus , Maltese Cross, Honesty (Lunaria), hardy Geraniums, Lavender, Daylilies, Gaillardia, Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia), Shasta daisy, Russian Sage & Veronica (Speedwell). Some perennials, like the Cranesbill 'Rozanne' have an exceptionally long period of bloom, from June to first frost. Rudbeckia typically starts up in midsummer and keeps going until frost. In the fall, Asters, Chrysanthemums, Boltonia, Sedums and many Sages extend the color.

The Knockout roses should do well throughout the summer & until frost too. There's three diffferent varieties of Knockout roses & at least 3 varieties of Echinacea too ;)

Here's a site on perennials that you might enjoy:
http://www.gardenmob.com/blog1/category/on-perennials/the-great-perennials/

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Check out hydrangea endless summer and hydrangea forever and ever. They have large beautiful blooms all summer and they will also bloom off new wood unlike other varieties.

Answer 3

Try petunias or lantana, they may be annuals but the most of the time last as long as a perennial.

Answer 4

Cannas - all summer
Day Lilies - all summer