Full Sun Garden Plants

Full sun plants thrive in the bright, open spots where other plants struggle. These are the beds that soak up six or more hours of direct sunlight every day. Whether you're filling a wide-open border, a sunny slope, or a hot patio container, there's a sun loving plant for the job. This collection brings together everything you need to make the most of your sunniest spaces.

At Garden Crossings, our full sun plant collection spans annuals, perennials, and shrubs. We hand-pick every variety for vibrant performance in high-light conditions. You'll find bold bloomers, textural foliage, and structural shrubs that work together beautifully. Because every variety here loves full sun, your garden stays colorful and healthy all season long.

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Two vibrant red Double Take® Scarlet Quince (Chaenomeles) flowers with yellow stamens bloom amid glossy green leaves on a potted shrub, displayed on a metal shelf - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of Double Take® Scarlet Quince (Chaenomeles) with vibrant red, layered petals and yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves in a black pot with wood chip mulch - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Take® Scarlet Quince (Chaenomeles)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of Double Up™ Red Begonia, featuring vibrant red blooms and glossy green leaves in a blue pot. Blurred greenery background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of vibrant Double Up™ Red Begonia blooms with ruffled petals and yellow centers, surrounded by dark green leaves. Densely clustered, these flowers create a striking display ideal for sun or shade - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Double Up™ Red Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Double Up™ White Begonia featuring ruffled double blooms and dark green, textured leaves. The clustered flowers create a lush, vibrant display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Double Up™ White Begonia featuring heat-tolerant, ruffled double blooms and dense white flowers amid dark green and reddish-brown leaves, creating a lush, textured appearance - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Double Up™ White Begonia

$10.99
$10.99
Close-up of a vibrant Zahara® Double Yellow Zinnia in full bloom, its layered petals shining against a blurred green backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A large decorative planter filled with abundant Zahara® Double Yellow Zinnia and lush foliage sits on a patio, garden and building in the background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Double Zahara™ Yellow Zinnia

$10.99
$10.99
Clusters of vibrant red Dragon Wing® Red Angelwing Begonia flowers with yellow centers and heart-shaped green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA garden bed with lush green foliage and clusters of vibrant Dragon Wing® Red Angelwing Begonia blooms sits in front of a house, with a tree, shrubs, hanging baskets, and a porch visible in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Dragon Wing® Red Angelwing Begonia

$10.99
$10.99

A close-up of Dreameria® 'Daydream' Sea Thrift (Armeria) shows clusters of delicate pink flowers with soft petals and yellow stamens, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Dreameria® 'Daydream' Sea Thrift (Armeria)

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of Dreameria® 'Dream Clouds' Sea Thrift (Armeria) shows small white, ball-shaped blooms atop single green stems, standing out against a softly blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Dreameria® 'Dream Clouds' Sea Thrift (Armeria)

$25.99
$25.99
Dreameria® 'Dreamland' Sea Thrift (Armeria) is a potted perennial with slender green leaves and tall stems bearing round, bright pink flower clusters, shown blooming against a plain light gray background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up of Dreameria® 'Dreamland' Sea Thrift (Armeria), showcasing its pink clustered petals and green leaves against a softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Dreameria® 'Dreamland' Sea Thrift (Armeria)

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of Dreameria® 'Sweet Dreams' Sea Thrift (Armeria) shows its round pink flower clusters with tightly packed petals against a blurred green backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Top-down view of a Dreameria® 'Sweet Dreams' Sea Thrift (Armeria) with rounded lavender-mauve blooms and slender green leaves, growing in sandy, dry soil and full sun - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Dreameria® 'Sweet Dreams' Sea Thrift (Armeria)

$18.99
$18.99
Two vibrant purple globe blooms of Dreameria® 'Vivid Dreams' Sea Thrift (Armeria), each with a small yellow center, stand atop tall green stems set against a blurred backdrop of greenery and grass - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Bright purple globe blooms of Dreameria® 'Vivid Dreams' Sea Thrift (Armeria) rise on tall green stems, standing out against a soft-focus backdrop of garden greenery and shrubs - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Dreameria® 'Vivid Dreams' Sea Thrift (Armeria)

$25.99
$25.99

A Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells (Heuchera) perennial sits on the patio, its dense, glossy ruffled leaves showing dark purple-black coloring with burgundy-edged highlights - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.A large Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells (Heuchera) with dark, ruffled leaves grows in a gray, ribbed planter outdoors, set against green grass and a stone walkway for an elegant perennial display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Dressed Up® 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Dressed Up® 'Prom Dress' Coral Bells (Heuchera) features ruffled, broad silvery-purple leaves with dark veins and edges, creating a striking pattern. In a black pot - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.A large black pot displays Dressed Up® 'Prom Dress' Coral Bells (Heuchera), a shade perennial with ruffled, silvery-purple leaves veined in burgundy, outdoors on a patio surrounded by greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Dressed Up® 'Prom Dress' Coral Bells (Heuchera)

$18.99
$18.99

Two fresh Early Summer' Peppers (Capsicum) with green stems rest on a rustic wooden surface, highlighting their vibrant yellow color and sweet flavor - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Early Summer' Pepper (Capsicum)

$9.99
$9.99
The Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry (Prunus) features clusters of small, round, bright red berries nestled among green leaves, thriving outdoors with light brown soil visible beneath its lush foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of an Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry (Prunus) branch shows clusters of small white flowers and reddish-green leaves, with visible buds. A blurred background highlights the delicate blossoms of this variety - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Easy as Pie® Bush Cherry (Prunus)

$22.99
$22.99
A cluster of vibrant purple El Niño® Chitalpa flowers with ruffled petals and white-yellow centers blooms atop this drought-tolerant shrub, surrounded by green leaves against a softly blurred background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTall clusters of bright pink, ruffled flowers bloom among long, pointed green leaves on El Niño® Chitalpa, set against lush green foliage. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

El Niño® Chitalpa

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of vibrant magenta Elpis™ Clematis flowers with large, ruffled petals and white stamens, set among green leaves in sunlight - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Elpis™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99
Bright orange, star-shaped tubular blooms cluster among green foliage on the Estrellita Little Star® Firecracker Bush (Bouvardia), creating a vivid firecracker-like display against its lush, lance-shaped leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small, star-shaped pink and orange flowers emerge among lush green foliage as the Estrellita Little Star® Firecracker Bush (Bouvardia) adds a vibrant, colorful touch to any garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Estrellita Little Star® Firecracker Bush (Bouvardia)

$21.99
$21.99

A cluster of vibrant red Estrellita® Scarlet Firecracker Bush (Bouvardia) flowers with star-shaped petals and green leaves set against a blurred natural background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTop-down view of Estrellita® Scarlet Firecracker Bush (Bouvardia) features clusters of bright red flowers and lush green leaves in a garden bed - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Estrellita® Scarlet Firecracker Bush (Bouvardia)

$21.99
$21.99

A close-up of Eye Catcher® 'Coral Craze' Coneflower (Echinacea) with vibrant pink pointed petals and a spiky orange center, set among green leaves and another similar bloom in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Eye Catcher® 'Coral Craze' Coneflowers (Echinacea), featuring vibrant pink blooms with dark centers, thrives among green leaves by a stone pathway - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Eye Catcher® 'Coral Craze' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14
Two vibrant Eye-Catcher® 'Tanager' Coneflowers (Echinacea) with dark centers bloom against a blurred greenbackground - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Eye-Catcher® 'Tanager' Coneflower (Echinacea) features vibrant orange blooms with dark centers, surrounded by lush green foliage and blue accents flowers visible in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Eye-Catcher® 'Tanager' Coneflower (Echinacea)

$16.14
$18.99 $16.14
Close-up of a cluster of Fairytrail Bride® Cascade Hydrangea flowers and green buds among lush leaves, with sunlight highlighting the cascading petals of this stunning reblooming hydrangea. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA Fairytrail Bride® Cascade Hydrangea, with clusters of white flowers and green leaves, sits on a wooden bench in a garden filled with greenery and yellow blooms in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Fairytrail Bride® Cascade Hydrangea

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of vibrant Fall in Love® 'Sweetly' Japanese Anemone flowers with yellow centers, pink petals and green foliage, surrounded by buds, creates a colorful, lively garden scene with this stunning fall-blooming perennial - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A vibrant garden bed brims with blooming pink flowers featuring yellow centers, including Fall in Love® 'Sweetly' Japanese Anemone, surrounded by lush green foliage and accented with small purple flowers in the lower right corner - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fall in Love® 'Sweetly' Japanese Anemone

$18.99
$18.99

A hanging basket of Proven Winners' Far and Away Annual Combination, featuring vibrant Supertunia Vista petunias in pink, red, and white, overflows beautifully and hangs by a metal chain against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Far and Away Annual Combination

$15.99
$15.99

Featherman™ Chastetree (Vitex) is a pollinator-friendly shrub with dense green foliage and thin stems topped by small, pale purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Featuring dense green foliage and clusters of narrow leaves with small, pale purple flowers on upright stems, the Featherman™ Chastetree (Vitex) is set against lush greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Featherman™ Chastetree (Vitex)

$22.99
$22.99