Flower Plants to be Planted in the Month of August

~Mohini Kushwaha

The Better Farming: Flowers are an important part of the beauty of a garden and they play a significant role in attracting pollinators along with adding beauty. If you are planning to prepare your home garden during the rainy season or in the month of August and want to grow beautiful and fragrant flowers in that garden, then you can make your garden excellent in a shorter time with seasonal flowers rather than perennial flowers. If you want to plant flowering plants in the month of August and see a garden fragrant with flowers during the early cold weather, then you can sow the seeds of the flowers mentioned in this article in the month of August. To get information about which flowers can be planted during the monsoon in August, the names of flowering plants that grow in August, and related growing details, read this article in full.

Which flowering plants grow in the month of August that can be easily grown in pots or grow bags at home.

Top 10 Fast-Growing Flowering Plants for August

1. Marigold: It is an annual flower plant that produces beautiful flowers in colors such as yellow and orange. You can easily grow marigold plants in pots or grow bags of 12 x 12 or 15 x 12 inches (width x height) during the rainy season or in August. The marigold flower plant thrives in medium temperatures and grows best in full sunlight, although it can also grow in partial shade. For maximum flowering, a temperature range of 18 to 30 °C is ideal for marigold plants, although they can also tolerate temperatures up to 35 °C

1. Celosia: Celosia is also known by the name cockscomb, which is an annual flowering plant of the Amaranthaceae family, although in many places it is also cultivated as a perennial. You can plant the Celosia flower plant in a partially or fully sunny location in the month of August. It is a medium-temperature plant that grows well at temperatures between 18-30 °C.

1. Cosmos: Cosmos is an annual flowering plant of the Asteraceae family, with colorful daisy-like flowers. It is a moderately temperature-loving plant, whose seedlings can tolerate light frosts, but the plant can die in severe cold; hence, it should be kept indoors in colder conditions. In the month of August, the Cosmos plant can be easily grown in a terrace garden pot or grow bag soil under full sunlight. This plant thrives best at a temperature of 16 to 20 °C.

1. Salvia: It is also known as sage and this flowering plant is also grown as herbs. You can plant salvia seeds in an 8-inch pot or grow bag in the month of August. This flowering plant thrives well in full sunlight at a temperature of 18 to 25 °C. This plant is a better flower plant to grow in your garden during the rainy season, specifically in the month of August.

1. Balsam: The botanical name of the Balsam flower plant is Impatiens Balsamina, which is grown annually in home gardens. Balsam flower plants are highly sensitive to cold, making it difficult to grow them in cold areas, so you can grow this attractive and beautiful flowering plant well in moderate warm temperatures in the month of August. You can plant the Balsam flower plant in a 12 x 12 inch pot in a partially shaded area of your terrace garden or home garden. The best temperature for the Balsam flower plant to bloom more flowers is 20-30 °C.

1. Sunflower: Sunflower is an annual flowering plant that produces beautiful and enchanting flowers in various colors. You can easily grow this flower plant in the month of August with minimal care. Sunflower plants thrive well in full sunlight at temperatures between 21 to 29 °C. August is the best month to plant this plant.

1. Portulaca: Portulaca grandiflora, also known as Moss-Rose Purslane, is an ornamental garden plant that is best planted in the month of August. Portulaca is a plant that thrives in moderately warm temperatures, although it can also tolerate higher temperatures. You can plant this beautiful flowering plant in a wider pot rather than a tall one, or in a wall hanging pot on your house balcony. For the Portulaca plant to grow well and to produce more flowers, it requires full sunlight along with a temperature range of 24 to 29 °C.

1. Pansy: The colorful and attractive pansy flowers make your garden beautiful and appealing. The pansy plant is biennial or short-lived perennial; however, in some regions, it is grown as an annual. You can plant this plant in pots that are 10 to 12 inches long and wide in full sunlight or partial shade in the month of August. The pansy plant is a cool-temperature plant, with temperatures between 10 to 18 °C being the best for more flowering. The pansy flower plant grown in August is a better option for your terrace garden or home garden.

1. Dahlia: Dahlia is a perennial flowering plant that has beautiful and charming flowers blooming for a long time. It is a medium temperature plant that can be easily grown in the month of August. Place the potted Dahlia plant in a location where it receives 5 to 6 hours of sunlight daily. The best temperature for the Dahlia plant to grow well and bloom is 20 to 22 °C, but prolonged heat or temperatures above 27 °C can affect the plant's growth.

1. Zinnia: The Zinnia plant blooms annually with colorful and attractive beautiful flowers. This plant grows well in moderate warm temperatures, which is why August is the best time to plant this flower. In your garden, this plant can be easily planted in a pot with a depth of at least 12 inches and a width of 14 inches. The Zinnia plant grows well in full sunlight at temperatures between 23 to 29 °C, but growth may stop if the temperature falls below 18 °C. Additionally, if you live in a cold area, keep this plant indoors to protect it from the cold.