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With hot summers soon to be the norm for areas in the UK, gardeners may be looking for plants which can withstand the warm weather. Property experts at Stokemont Surveyors recommended lavender, a popular plant which can be “left to its own devices”.
The experts explained: “A super simple flower to kickstart your water-efficient garden is lavender, a flowering plant of the Lavandula family.
“The gorgeous light purple and white colouring makes for a stunning display, and its need for only a little water a day means it can be left to its own devices.
“Bear in mind that lavender does require a lot of sun to truly thrive, so be wise about where you plant the seeds.”
In a similar purple colour is the California Lilac.
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Plants which need a ‘tiny amount of water’ to grow in your garden – including lavender (Image: Getty)
The experts said this plant is “often overlooked” when it comes to planting it in the garden.
They said: “Natural rainfall and water supply is a rarity in California, where this gorgeous shrub is known to originate, and so survival depends on its ability to live without much water.
“Hungry for the sun, this plant thrives in warm and sunny conditions, with this summer’s UK climate proving perfect. If you want to restrict your water usage in the garden, the California Lilac is a great option.”
Native to South America, the stunning red and yellow wildflower known as the blanket flower is great in the garden.
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It strongly resembles a daisy and is a less thirsty flower than the traditional garden variety.
The experts added: “Be sure to spread these seeds far apart, as their voracious hunger for sunlight can often interrupt the growth of flowers close by.
“As beautiful as it is hard to spell, the Bougainvillea is technically a vine plant, with sharp thorns protruding out of the various stems.
“However, at the end of the branches bloom vibrant pink flowers set back to pastel-green leaves — a truly wonderful visual display.
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The experts said the California Lilac is “often overlooked” (Image: Getty)
“This plant grows best in dry soil, and goes so far as to not bloom if overwatered, so be careful not to over-hydrate the soil.”
The experts also recommended bougainvillea, a gorgeous flower which loves the sun.
They can be placed in the garden during summer but will thrive inside in the winter.
Stokemont Surveyor experts said: “As beautiful as it is hard to spell, the Bougainvillea is technically a vine plant, with sharp thorns protruding out of the various stems. 
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“However, at the end of the branches bloom vibrant pink flowers set back to pastel-green leaves — a truly wonderful visual display.
“This plant grows best in dry soil, and goes so far as to not bloom if overwatered, so be careful not to over-hydrate the soil.”
Bradley MacKenzie of Stokemont Surveyors said: “Flower cultivation can be tricky, especially in summers like this with such prolonged heat.
“Traditional flowers wilt and die if not in the perfect temperatures, and caring so intently can be stressful.
“These flowers are perfect for a gorgeous and low maintenance garden, giving you time to relax and enjoy being at one with nature.
“Plus, with hosepipe bans stemming across much of the UK, there’s genuinely never been a better time to invest in flowers that don’t take up too much water. You’ll love the results.”
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