Faced with the scorching heat that rages every summer, we all tend to try to find plants that are able to withstand very high temperatures. Here are eight plants that are perfectly capable of supporting them.
Lavender
It is a plant which is not afraid of hot climates and which in addition is very easy to maintain. It is a small shrub that can withstand sunlight perfectly. It adapts to all environments: in pots, rockeries, beds or isolated planting. The heat wave does not scare her and you can go away for a while without having to worry, she lives alone without any problem and her only enemy is excess water.
Oleander
It is also a plant that never tires of the sun and heat on the contrary, the more it is exposed to it, the more beautiful the flowers are. It flowers between May and October. The heat does not affect this plant at all, on the other hand, it does fear cold and frost. If you have potted it, bring it in in winter or put on a winter cover as soon as the temperature drops below 10 ° C.
Agave
It is a plant that loves arid soils, heat and sun, which is little wonder since it comes from Mexico. Very high temperatures are very well tolerated by agave. She doesn’t like the cold, so she’s perfect in the south. It requires very little water, but it only thrives when the temperatures remain mild in winter. In pots, it requires space and above all, the soil must be perfectly drained.
The Palm tree
It is the perfect plant for hot weather, moreover it is so solid that it fears nothing. However, he hates that his roots are bathed in humidity. It does not water a lot and if you put it in a pot, know that it needs a lot of space for its roots to flourish. It is a plant that invites you to travel and is very decorative.
Myrtle
This plant with pretty white flowers only needs weekly watering. She loves the heat and the sun and is undemanding. If you are away, a little rain every week allows it to survive without a problem. In winter, it supports only moderate frosts, so it will have to be protected in the event of more intense cold.
Jasmine
This climbing plant that scents your garden really likes summer, when its flowers bloom. It supports very high temperatures. However, in summer, it needs very regular watering. You just need to bring him water at least once a week. Think about it when you are away. Sheer curtains and mulching are necessary in winter.
Rosemary
It is a perfect plant for anyone who dreads plant maintenance. Whether it is winter with the cold or summer with strong heat, rosemary supports all situations perfectly. Drought does not bother him at all like exposure to full sun. It does not require any watering when planted in the ground. On the other hand, it requires a lot of sunshine and the soil must be perfectly drained.
Cistus
The advantage of this plant: it prefers dry soils and it loves heat. It is an ideal plant in the south of France in particular. Once well installed in the sun, it does not require any care to flourish. It is resistant to temperatures not exceeding -10 or -15 ° C.
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