Summer Best Plants For Your Home - Climatic Zones of India

There are various types of plants available in India and around the world, and because of that, it's a really difficult task to choose the best plants for our home garden. Here we will look at those plants which we can grow in our home garden, whether you are located in a humid place, a hot or dry place in India.

Here we have chosen summer plants along with permanent plants for home gardens in India. I have classified the plants into low, medium, and high maintenance plants. You can easily select the plants of your choice and note down the list of plants which is easily available at your nearby nurseries.

As we all know in India, summer starts in the month of march after the Holi festival, and the temperature starts rising in some of the regions in India due to which we can see an increase in humidity, and hot and dry climate in various places in India.

The summer season stays for a long duration in some of the regions in India. If you are a plant lover and really want to maintain your home garden throughout the year with new seasonal and permanent plants then this post will really be going to help you. 

As you are already aware the seasons in India are

1. Spring Season (February-March)
2. Summer Season (April-June)
3. Monsoon Season ( July-September) 
4. Autumn Season (September-November)  
5. Winter Season (December-January) 

You might have observed in your garden, that some of the plants did not survive in the summer season and some did not in the winter season, but there are some plants that survive in all seasons but don't bloom, and there are some strong plants that survive in summer, not in rainy seasons. 

That's why nature created various species of plants for nature for each season, we call them "Seasonal Plants".

Here we will discuss "Summer Seasonal and Permanent Plants" in India. There are Five Climatic Zones In India and their names are  Hot-Dry, Warm-Humid, Composite, Temperate, and Cold. 

Here you will be getting information about different species of plants for different climatic conditions in India during the summer season.

So come on let's see what are those plants in India which will be suitable at your place where you live during the summer season. Here you can easily find out in which zone you live and which type of plants you can grow at your home.

Climatic Zones of India

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A.Hot and Dry Zone 

Temperature - 35 - 50 degree Celcius

In these areas, the temperature in the summer season rises from 30 to 48 Degrees Celcius, which is a really very high temperature for plants. The humidity level in these areas is very low.  

B.Warm and Humid 

Temperature - 30- 35 degree Celcius

These areas have very high humidity levels. The high humidity levels are good for most of the summer season plants.

C.Composite

Temperature - 30 - 45 degree Celcius

In these areas, you will find both hot dry climates with variations in humidity levels which sometimes go high and go down.

D.Temperate

Temperature - 20 - 25 degree Celcius.

This climate zone is a very much comfortable and loving climate for any species of plant.

E.Cold

Temperature - 10-30 degree Celcius

In these areas, temperature varies in the summer season. In the evening temperature drops to 10 degrees Celcius. But this climate is also very good for plants, those who live near mountains.

List of Summer Plants Names 

• Lantana
• Sunflower
• Bougainvillea
• Tecoma Creeper
• Adenium
• Marigold
• Zinnia
• Moss Rose
• Gulachin
• Lotus
• Hibiscus
• Peony
• Dahlia
• Aprajita
• Jatropha
• Rose
• Ixora

Let's see how those plants can survive in these climatic conditions.

Low Maintenace Summer Plants

Lantana

One of the best bushy flowering plants which can tolerate very high heat in summer. The plant blooms mainly reddish and orange color small flowers. The leaf colors of this plant vary, the colors you can find are green and light green with white shades. you can find it easily on the bayside of rivers or water bodies eg. ponds.

The flowers in these plants are so attractive that bees and butterflies easily get attracted. Lantana is a permanent plant that requires an adequate temperature to bloom. If the temperature falls down from 10 degrees Celcius it may not bloom.

You can easily grow this in your home, it doesn't require any kind of maintenance. Just keep the well-drained soil and fertilize it with normal homemade or organic fertilizer twice a month. You can make beautiful Lantana bonsai by regular pruning.

1. When -Buy or grow it from cutting in March that is before the summer season start. 
2. Bloom Time -The flowers in this plant bloom best in the summer season, the flowers bloom till the end of the rainy season. This plant loves hot and humid weather.
3. Colour -There are varieties of colors, red, orange, yellow, pink, and white.
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. It can tolerate temperatures above 50 degrees Celcius.
5. Water -Watering should be done when the topsoil gets dried. Always keep spraying water over plants in hot summer, 1-2 times a day.
6. Location - Suited Zones are A, B, C, and D. This plant can grow and bloom anywhere in India. In E Climatic Zone, you need to take more care of these plants when the temperature falls down.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Sunflower

Sunflower is the very best option for plants in the summer season. This is also a very popular plant because of its name only. The yellow and black combination makes this flower so beautiful and can be from distance. As we all already know this plant's flower follows the sun till evening. Sunflower is a very strong heat tolerant plants.

Planting this plant in your home garden really makes your garden glow and keeps your garden very much alive in summer. It makes you relaxed and happy.

You can easily grow this plant in the pot also.

1. When -Buy a small plant from the nursery or you can easily germinate sunflower seed at home, February is the best month when the temperature is around 21-25 degrees Celcius.
2. Bloom Time - Flower blooms from germination will take 80-120 days. The flowers in this plant bloom in June-July and will last till the early monsoon season. This plant loves hot and humid weather.
3. Colour -Yellow 
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. It can tolerate temperatures above 50 degrees Celcius.
5. Water -Mild watering when topsoil gets dried. Sprinkle water over plants in hot summer, 1-2 times a day.
6. Location - Climatic Zones are A, B, C, and D. This plant can grow and bloom anywhere in India. In E Climatic Zone, you need to take more care of these plants when the temperature falls down.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea flowering plant is the best plant for the summer season. It can tolerate extreme heat, and it is a permanent plant. You can easily get this plant anywhere in your city nurseries.

Bougainvillea needs full-day sunlight. This plant you can plant in a pot and also in the home garden, and make sure the plant should get full sunlight for proper blooming. Bougainvillea comes in various colors, there are two types of plant varieties which we call "Hybrid Breed" and "Desi Breed".The "Indian (Desi) Breed" plant has many strong thorns, while the "Hybrid Breed" has very few thorns, and it blooms faster than the Indian breed.

1. When -You can buy this plant from a nursery or you can grow this plant from cuttings in the spring season which is in February Month.
2. Bloom Time - The flower starts blooming at end of the spring season. The flowers will keep blooming till the early autumn season when the temperature drops.
3. Colour -Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, and White.
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. It can tolerate temperatures above 50 degrees Celcius.
5. Water -The plant needs mild watering when the topsoil gets dried. Keep well drain system. Spraying water over plants in hot summer, 1-2 times a day when the temperature is above 45 degrees Celcius.
6. Location - All Zones A, B, C, D, and E. This plant can grow and bloom anywhere in India.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Tecoma Creeper

A Tecoma flowering plant is a creeper plant which is really a very attractive plant. It blooms mostly in the summer seasons. This is really very strong and can tolerate extreme heat anywhere in India. The name of this plant is also called the "Trumpet" flowering creeper plant.

The flowers in this plant bloom in groups, which look like very big flowers from distance. It can be grown in pots or in-ground.

1. When -You can buy this plant from a nursery if you don't have it at home. The plant can be grown by cutting also in the early monsoon season.
2. Bloom Time - The flower starts blooming in End of March, and keeps blooming till the early autumn season when the temperature starts dropping.
3. Colour - Yellow and Orange.
4. Sunlight -5-6 Hours daily full sunlight. It can tolerate temperatures above 40 degrees Celcius. You can place this plant under shade in case leaves start burning due to heat.
5. Water -The plant needs watering regularly. Keep a well-drain soil system. Spray water over plants in hot summer, 1-2 times a day when the temperature is above 45 degrees Celcius.
6. Location - Suited Zones are A, B, C, D, and E. This plant can grow and bloom anywhere in India.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Adenium-Desert Rose

Adenium is a very much strong plant. It is also called "Deseret Rose", and is mainly found in desert areas. This flowering plant blooms with pink shades of colorful flowers. It's a sun-loving plant, which can tolerate extreme heat in any climatic zone of India.

This plant generally grows in pots in many home gardens. You can easily grow this at your home without much care. The soil must be a good mixture. It requires very well-drain potting. The stems of this plant are filled with white color liquid which helps the plant to stand for a long time without the need for water.

This plant doesn't need much water. Look at the beauty it carries and really make your home attractive by keeping this small tree-type plant in your garden. This plant is easily available.

You can also use this as an indoor plant, but it requires adequate sunlight to stay healthy.

1. When -You can buy this plant from a nursery or you can grow it from cutting in March. But it will not bloom in the same year from cutting.
2. Bloom Time - Flower blooms throughout the year. But mainly in the summer season. You must prune your plant after it stops blooming.
3. Colour - Pink and Shaded Pink.
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate is 45 Degree Celcius.
5. Water -The plant needs watering 1-2 times a week during the summer season. Make sure the soil mixture should be well-drain.
6. Location - Suited Zones are A, B, C, D, and E.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Marigold

Marigold is the most-liked summer flower in India. People use it for various purposes like decoration, medicinal, and used as food coloring agents. Plants tend to keep pests away, plant them near flowers to keep them free from bugs, and use them as natural pest control.

You can easily get this plant anywhere in India. This is the most loving plant, it can bloom the whole year. It's a very much popular plant because of its religious purposes.

You can plant this plant in pots and on the ground, it doesn't require a lot of care. The flowers bloom mostly in orange and yellow colors in summer, you can find out some of the yellow and red combinations, that's called french marigold.

1. When -Buy this plant from a nursery in starting month of March or you can grow it by sowing seed at the end of February.
2. Bloom Time - The flower will start blooming from march till the monsoon season.Marigold Blooms the whole year which comes in different varieties.
3. Colour - Orange, Yellow, and Red-Yellow Mix.
4. Sunlight -5-6 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate is 35 Degree Celcius. Place the pot in the shade if the temperature rises above 35 degrees or spray water on it to avoid burning leaves and flowers.
5. Water -The plant needs watering 3-4 times a week during the summer season. Make sure the soil mixture should be well-drain. Pour water when the topsoil is dry.
6. Location - Suited Zones are A, B, C, D, and E.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Zinnia

Zinnia is a wonderful round-shaped flowering plant. These flowering plants come in various colors. This is one of the best summer plants in India. You can easily grow this plant at home or buy a germinated plant from the nursery.

This plant can not tolerate extreme heat in India. It requires an adequate temperature to bloom in summer.

1. When -Buy this plant from a nursery in March or you can grow it by sowing seed at home in February.
2. Bloom Time - The flower will start blooming from march till the monsoon season. It will take 60-70 days after sowing seeds.
3. Colour - Pink, Red, Orange, Yellow, and Purple.
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate is 30 Degree Celcius. Place the plant in the shade if the temperature rises above 30 degrees or spray water on it to avoid burning leaves and flowers.
5. Water -The plant needs watering 3-4 times a week during the summer season. Make sure the soil mixture should be well-drain. Pour water when the topsoil is dry. Avoid watering in the evening.
6. Location - Suited Zones are D and E. This plant can survive and bloom in A, B, and C, only it requires proper caring.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Moss Rose

Moss rose is a very sun-loving flowering plant. The plant comes in various colors and can make any garden cheer. You can easily find this plant anywhere in India. It looks more beautiful in pots, whether the size of the pot is small or big.

This flowering plant can be grown from cuttings and by sowing seeds also. Its single stems can occupy the whole space of the pot. It's a soil crawler.

1. When - You can grow this plant from cuttings in March or you can sow seeds in February.
2. Bloom Time - The flower will start blooming in April till the monsoon season. It will take 30-40 days to bloom from cutting and 50-60 days after sowing seeds.
3. Colour - Redish Pink 
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate above 45 Degree Celcius
5. Water -Pour water when topsoil gets dried,4-5 times a week watering is necessary during the summer season.
6. Location - Suited Zones are A, B, C, D, and E.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Gulachin

Gulachin flowering plant is also known as "Plumeria".This plant can be found easily in India. The plant comes in so many color varieties available. 

The flower from this plant usually gets in use for religious purposes also. The fragrance of this flower is really very good. You can plant this plant in-ground and in a large pot with well drain soil mixture.

This plant can grow and bloom in any condition in India during the summer seasons. it doesn't like the cold season. The leaves start falling when the temperature falls down.

1. When - Grow it from cutting in February or just buy a small plant from the nursery.
2. Bloom Time - The flower will start blooming in February till the monsoon season.
3. Colour - There are many color varieties available but mostly you will get White-Yellow and Pink colors.
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate above 40 Degree Celcius
5. Water -Pour water when the topsoil gets dried.
6. Location - Suited Zones are  A, B, C, D, and E.
7. Maintenance Level- Low

Medium Maintenace Summer Plants

Lotus

Here we have "India's National Flower" which is Lotus. It is an aquatic plant and can be found easily throughout "India" in shades of bright pink and white. Lotus bloom above water with their floating leaves. You might have seen these plants in large ponds in India. 

Just look how beautiful is this flower. It blooms in ponds and enlightens the beauty of nature in every city's ponds. It signifies many things in our life too. This flower is used for sacred purposes in India. The Lotus symbolizes purity, wealth, beauty, richness, and eternity.

In case you are thinking about "how can I grow this flowering plant in my home" I have seen these flowers in large ponds only. Here is the answer, you can easily grow this plant in an artificial pond or in a large container. You can create a small pond in your home garden and you can also buy a large container that should be 20-24 inches deep.

1. When -It grows from seed, the best time to sow seed is when the temperature is above 26 degrees or sow in warm water. In India, you can sow seeds at end of March month.
2. Bloom Time -It will not bloom in the first year after sowing seeds, its time of blooming is throughout summer mainly from June To Aug, Lotus loves a warm and humid atmosphere.
3. Colour -Bright Pink, and White 
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours of daily sunlight 
5. Water -At least 18-20 inches of water should be available
6. Location- Suited Zones are - B, C, D, and E. The Plant can tolerate temperature till 35 degrees Celcius. You can grow Lotus in A Zones too but you only need to take more care of Lotus plants by placing some green net to protect them from strong sun rays which can burn Lotus leaves.
7. Maintenance Level- Medium 

Hibiscus

Hibiscus flowering plant is very popular in India. You can find it easily almost anywhere in India. The Hibiscus flower plant is available in many varieties. You will find the plant varies in terms of its flower color and the pattern of leaves. Flowers in this plant bloom almost every season, it is also called a permanent plant. This plant has many medicinal properties and in India, people use it for religious purposes also.

While purchasing this plant from the nursery, the shopkeeper will ask you which category of Hibiscus you want, Indian or Hybrid. You can buy both, mainly Indian hibiscus flowers get in use for religious purposes and hybrid ones are used for beautification. 

1. When -Grow Hibiscus from cutting in August-September that in Monsoon season. You can grow cutting in any season only thing is you need to keep it moisturized by spraying water on it and keeping it in the greenhouse. 
2. Bloom Time -The flowers in this plant bloom all season
3. Colour -Red, Orange, White, Yellow, Pink, Peach, and Purple
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight, keep potted hybrid plants in shade in very hot summer, especially when the temperature is above 30 Degree, leaves and flowers get burned.
5. Water -Need more water every other day in the hot summer season and less water in other seasons. Keep the soil moist and water it when the topsoil is fully dried.
6. Location - Suited For All Climatic Zones -A, B, C, D, and E. This plant can grow and survive anywhere in India. It's a very common plant.
7. Maintenance Level- Medium

Peony

The peony is a very attractive flower plant, that looks like a rose flower. This flowering plant blooms in different colors, mostly you can find it in pink hues. These flowers widely get in used for decoration purposes.

1. When -You can buy this plant from a nursery or grow it from a plant bulb if available. Plant this plant at the end of the spring season, which is at the end of February month.
2. Bloom Time - The flower starts blooming in March, and keeps blooming till the monsoon season.
3. Colour - Red, Pink, and White.
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. It can tolerate temperatures above 35 degrees Celcius. You can place this plant under shade in case you find its flowers or leaves burning due to extreme heat.
5. Water -The plant needs mild watering regularly. Keep a well-drain soil system. Spray water over plants in hot summer, 1-2 times a day when the temperature is above 45 degrees Celcius.
6. Location - Suited Zones are A, B, C, D, and E. This plant can grow and bloom anywhere in India.
7. Maintenance Level- Medium

Dahlia

Dahlias is a very much-loving plant in India. The size of the flower really makes you amazed. This plant really makes your garden beautiful. The plant really loves the spring season.

This flowering plant comes in various colors. You can easily get this plant anywhere in India. You can plant this in-ground or in big pots, as it grows with long stems.

This flowering is not really a summer plant, because it starts blooming in the spring season in India. In some places in India, this plant grows and blooms till May.

1. When -You can buy this plant from a nursery that is going to bloom. The plant sowing time is in November.
2. Bloom Time - The flower starts blooming in February, and keeps blooming till the early monsoon season.
3. Colour - Red, Orange, Pink, White, Yellow, Orange, and many other shades.
4. Sunlight -5-6 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate is 30 Degree Celcius.
5. Water -The plant needs watering 2-3 times a week. Keep well drain soil system
6. Location - Suited Zones are D and E. It blooms in zone A, B, and C till April.
7. Maintenance Level- Medium

Aprajita 

Aparajita flowering plants can be found easily in India. It's a climber plant, if you are looking for any creeper you can select this plant. This flowering plant comes in two colors, one is in white and Shaded blue.

The flowers from this plant get in use for pooja purposes also. It has many medicinal properties. The blue color flower also gets in use to make blue color tea. It is like herbal tea, which is beneficial for health. You must look for it, how to make Aparajita flower tea at home.

It can tolerate extreme heat, the plant flowers are in heat season only, when the temperature falls below 20 degrees it stops blooming.

1. When -Grow it by sowing seed at home in March or buy a small plant from the nursery. 
2. Bloom Time - The flower will start blooming from March till the monsoon season. It will take 40-60 days after sowing seeds.
3. Colour - Blue, and White.
4. Sunlight -6-8 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate is 40 Degree Celcius. Spray water 1-2 times when the temperature is high.
5. Water -Pour water 3-4 times a week during the summer season. Soil should be moist as it needs more amount of water.
6. Location - Suited Zones are A, B, C, and D. You can plant this plant in the E zone also if the temperature is above 25 degrees Celcius.
7. Maintenance Level- Medium

Jatropha

Jatropha is a permanent flowering plant. The flowers in this plant bloom in a bunch of reddish-pink colors. It blooms very small size flowers which really look beautiful.

Jatropha plant loves to bloom in humid conditions. You can plant this plant in your home garden or in a large size pot. Jatropha doesn't require much water and fertilizer.

In the winter season jatropha do not bloom and also their leaves get yellow and it starts falling. You don't need to worry at that moment, about why all leaves have fallen. It will again come with new leaves and flowers when the temperature starts raising.

This plant gets in used for many purposes. This plant is somewhat poisonous, so better to keep children away from this plant.

1. When - You can grow this plant from cuttings from January to February or you can buy a small plant from the nursery.
2. Bloom Time - The flower will start blooming from February till the monsoon season. It will take 30-40 days to bloom from cutting.
3. Colour - Redish Pink 
4. Sunlight -4-5 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate is 35 Degree Celcius. Spray water 1-2 times when the temperature is high. It can bloom in partial sunlight also. Place green shade or re-locate plant when the temperature is high.
5. Water -Pour water 2-3 times a week during the summer season when topsoil is dry. Soil should be well-drain.
6. Location - Suited Zones are A, B, C, and D.Plant can bloom in the E zone also if the temperature is above 25 degrees Celcius.
7. Maintenance Level- Medium

High Maintenace Summer Plants

Rose

The well-known flower Rose is a beautiful permanent flowering plant. Roses come in a variety of shades and can make any garden beautiful. Selecting roses from a nursery is a really interesting task. The one very popular color is red, we all know rose as red color.

If we properly take care of this plant, it will keep blooming throughout the year. The color of flowers depends on how you take care of them and fertilize them. Rose plants need more caring as they attract pests and you must always keep removing all dead yellow leaves. Keep them in bright sunlight and keep doing soft pruning for the bunch of flowers after any flowers fall off.

In India, we use rose flowers for sacred purposes also, especially red roses. We use Indian variety rose which we generally call "Desi Gulab" which smells really good. Roses get in used for medicinal purposes also.

1. When -Grow Roses from cutting in March that is before the summer season start. 
2. Bloom Time -The flowers in this plant bloom all season, the best is in the spring season. In summer you just need to take more care.
3. Colour -There are varieties of colors, recommended "Desi Gulab"
4. Sunlight -6 Hours daily full sunlight, put green net if the temperature rises above 30 - degrees Celcius or place flower pot under shade.
5. Water -Mild watering when topsoil gets dried. Keep the soil moist and water it when the topsoil is fully dried. Always keep spraying water over plants in hot summer, 2-3 times a day.
6. Location - Suited Zones are B, D, and E. This plant can grow and survive anywhere in India. It's a very common plant. In A and C Zones, you need to take more care of it by spraying water on it in the afternoons and keeping it in the shade when the temperature is high.
7. Maintenance Level- High

Ixora

Ixora is a very much-loving plant. These plants bloom ball-shaped with a bunch of small flowers. It's an ornamental flowering plant. The flowers in this plant stay for a long time after blooming. This plant comes in different varieties in terms of their sizes, those are - Dwarf Ixora, Mini Ixora, and Big Ixora.

Ixora requires an ideal temperature to bloom fully. It is the least cold-tolerated plant. It requires a temperature above 15 degrees Celcius to survive a long period of time.

Ixora can tolerate a maximum of 30 degrees Celcius and it really likes to bloom in highly humid places. 

1. When - Grow this plant from cuttings in September in the monsoon season or purchase the plant in February.
2. Bloom Time - The flower will start blooming in February till the monsoon season. It starts blooming from cutting after 60-80 days.
3. Colour - Red, Light Pink, Yellow, Orange, and White
4. Sunlight -3-4 Hours daily full sunlight. The temperature it can tolerate till 30 degrees Celcius
5. Water -Pour water when topsoil gets dried, spray water in the summer season to maintain humidity.
6. Location - Suited Zones are  D and E.Plant will bloom in the remaining zones A, B, and C also, but they need proper caring in the summer seasons.
7. Maintenance Level- High

Conclusion 

The above mentions plants listed are very easily available. You must grow more plants at home to help all living beings on "Earth".

I am very much passionate about plants and trees, I am gaining knowledge and experience over the last 4 years. It really made me confident to write. Hope you got enough information about, what you are looking for.

At last, I would like to conclude that, planting more green at home will make you live a more satisfying life, and living in a place that you love will give you more happiness and will help you to achieve your goals.

Thank You..!