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Snapdragons

Snapdragons are an underutilized annual that deserve to see more “action” in the garden, especially since they bring a circus of color in unusual flower forms. Here they’re joined by purple and white petunias, another sun-loving annual, making this another one of our favorite flower bed ideas.

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Climbing Roses

The pink flowers of these climbing roses are joined by purple-flowering veronica and chartreuse-leaved euphorbia in a tritone arrangement that looks fresh and appealing. They also all do well in full sun. If the fence is facing west or southwest, you can use the other side for plants that like a little afternoon shade, opening up even more plant possibilities.

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Portable Planter

Flowers for full sun? Who says they can’t be portable? In the hottest days of the summer, or when you’re away on vacation, wheel them to the shade temporarily to save on maintenance and watering. Then bring them back to full sun when the time is right. This planter features marigolds, petunias, angelonia, sweet alyssum and sanvitalia. Want other planter ideas?