Need Flower Advice

[PBC_Democrat]

I would like to make a circle around the lamp post in front of my condo.
I want to make it 1/3 red flowers, 1/3 white flowers, and 1/3 blue flowers.

They need to be able to survive the hot S. Fla summer and not grow too tall or my HOA will complain.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in Advance,
Dale

[LuvLoogie]

1. Soil? Light? Drainage? Impatiens and violets? Need shade, lots of watering...

What's there now?

[2naSalit]

2. Petunias might work.

[CottonBear]

3. Petunias are a good selection. However, the plants will need regular grooming.

By grooming, I mean dead heading faded blooms and trimming off brown leaves. Trim back any unruly growth. Petunias spread out quite a bit when they are well tended.

Regular fertilizing is a must. Fertilize when you plant them. I use a slow release granular fertilizer when planting and liquid fertilizer later on.

Mulch with finely ground bark/soil conditioner and replenish it often.

Water your plants regularly.

There are so many beautiful petunias! You’ll be able to find the perfect red, white & blue shades.

Good luck!

[2naSalit]

4. Indeed, they need tending.

I live at high elevation with occasional hail, I quit gardening a couple years ago. But in response to the OP, asking what flowers might be suitable for the purpose they have in mind.

[CottonBear]

5. I've never lived in a high altitude area.

It must be challenging to garden in that environment.

I think your petunia suggestion was excellent! They love the heat and humidity where I live in the Southeast. A few years ago, I grew a salmon colored variety. 🌺

[2naSalit]

6. They actually do well up here

one of the few species that do.

[Baltimike]

7. Red geranium, white supertunias, or petunias and blue lobelia. nt