Proven Winners introduces new garden plants for scorching summers

When summer heats up, consumers want plants that keep their gardens looking fresh. That's why Proven Winners® is introducing a wide variety of heat-tolerant options that don't flag when the mercury rises.

As the summer months get hotter in areas around the country, it's more important than ever to select plants that can last throughout the season. Proven Winners' new plants have been extensively trialed in both the dry heat of Texas and the high humidity of Florida, so consumers can be confident that these plants can handle any kind of summer conditions. Whether it's the hot and humid South, the dry Southwest or the variable Midwest, these varieties offer something for any garden.

"Proven Winners is dedicated to consumer success, and one of the best ways to support gardeners is by offering plants that can handle extreme summer weather," says Dave Konsoer, senior vice president of sales. "Our 2026 heat-tolerant introductions not only survive, but thrive, from the time they're planted until the end of the season."

Key features of new plants include: Superior heat tolerance to maintain color and appearance; Drought tolerance to stand up to arid climates; Continuous blooms to keep gardens looking fresh with no deadheading required; and Humidity tolerance to handle sticky summer weather.

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