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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Three vibrant Oso Easy® Urban Legend® Rose (Rosa) blooms with yellow centers appear amid lush foliage. This rose features slightly crinkled, overlapping petals that create a striking contrast against the leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThree vibrant Oso Easy® Urban Legend® Rose (Rosa) blooms with yellow centers stand out among green leaves in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Oso Easy® Urban Legend® Rose (Rosa)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24

A close-up of Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows vibrant pink streaks radiating from the center with a bright yellow stamen, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred greenery in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features lush green foliage and large white blooms with deep pink centers and radiating pink streaks, making it a striking addition to any sunny garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights its vivid purple petals, deep red center, and white stamen, all set against lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features its purple bloom with a red center and white stamen, surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
The Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) displays large, hardy white blooms surrounded by green leaves and buds, set against a softly blurred brown background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom with large white petals, lush green leaves, and hints of purple flowers softly blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24
A cluster of vibrant pink Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flowers with lush green leaves and buds blooms outdoors as a tropical shrub in natural sunlight against a green leafy background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of a vibrant pink Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower with a deep red center and white stamen, surrounded by green leaves and a partially opened bud on this tropical shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa) features clusters of bright purple berries among elongated green leaves. This shrub adds vibrant color and lush appeal to your garden, thriving in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of small, vibrant purple berries of the Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa) grow on leafy green stems, creating a dense, colorful display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a vibrant Perfecto Mundo Epic Coral® Azalea (Rhododendron) in full bloom, showcasing delicate coral pink petals with visible stamens, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a vibrant coral pink Perfecto Mundo Epic Coral® Azalea (Rhododendron) flower with multiple petals and dark green leaves; other reblooming azaleas and buds can be seen in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo Epic Coral® Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99
A close-up of vibrant magenta pink blooms from the Perfecto Mundo Epic Pink® Azalea (Rhododendron), surrounded by green leaves, with blurred foliage and a building in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of vivid magenta blooms from the Perfecto Mundo Epic Pink® Azalea (Rhododendron), a striking reblooming plant. Its delicate petals and bold stamens stand out against lush dark green foliage for a stunning display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo Epic Pink® Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99
Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron) features bright fuchsia pink, five-petaled reblooming flowers amid lush green foliage. This vibrant evergreen shrub creates a lively, colorful garden display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Top-down view of the Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron) is a lush evergreen shrub with green leaves and vibrant fuchsia pink blooms, thriving in garden beds where dark soil can be seen beneath the plant - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99

A cluster of Perfecto Mundo Pink Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron) flowers with green leaves stands out against a softly blurred background of shrubs and lush greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Perfecto Mundo Pink Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron) in bloom, showcasing clusters of pink flowers and buds amid glossy green evergreen leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Perfecto Mundo Pink Carpet® Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99
Perfecto Mundo® Double Dark Pink Azalea (Rhododendron) features vivid bright pink double blooms with ruffled petals, clustered amid lush green leaves for a vibrant, evergreen display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Top-down view of Perfecto Mundo® Double Dark Pink Azalea (Rhododendron) displays vivid double dark pink blooms with water droplets, set among lush green leaves on this evergreen shrub, thriving in mulched landscapes - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo® Double Dark Pink Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99
Close-up of Perfecto Mundo® Double Pink Azalea (Rhododendron) in full bloom, showing vibrant layered pink petals, lush green leaves, and a few brown leaves at the base in a natural outdoor setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Perfecto Mundo® Double Pink Azalea (Rhododendron) in full bloom, displaying vibrant, layered, and ruffled pink petals with lush texture, surrounded by small green leaves on this stunning flowering shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Perfecto Mundo® Double Pink Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99
Close-up of Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea (Rhododendron) blooms, vivid and fresh with water droplets on ruffled petals, surrounded by lush green leaves that highlight their rich color and delicate texture - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea (Rhododendron) in full bloom, highlighting its vibrant pink double flowers with delicate petals and lush green leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99

Perfecto Mundo® Double White Azalea (Rhododendron) features double white blooms and lush green foliage, beautifully set against a light gray wooden wall backdrop - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Perfecto Mundo® Double White Azalea (Rhododendron) blooms, featuring ruffled white petals and green leaves, highlighting the delicate texture and lush look of this striking flowering shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo® Double White Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99
Close-up of Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea (Rhododendron) with vibrant orange, ruffled blooms and lush green leaves dotted with water droplets, showcasing this evergreen shrub’s fresh radiance after rain or watering - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea (Rhododendron) blooms with long pink stamens among green leaves. Sunlight highlights the vibrant petals and foliage, showcasing a lively and detailed natural scene - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99

A Perfecto Mundo® Red Azalea (Rhododendron), an evergreen shrub with vibrant red blooms and lush green leaves, sits elegantly on a dark surface - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Decorative pot not included.A close-up of the Perfecto Mundo® Red Azalea (Rhododendron), an evergreen shrub, showcasing vibrant red blooms and green leaves against a softly blurred light background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Perfecto Mundo® Red Azalea (Rhododendron)

$23.99
$23.99

Close-up of a group of Persian Shield Strobilanthes displays striking iridescent purple leaves with metallic silver highlights and deep green veins, overlapping to create a captivating, vibrant scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Persian Shield Strobilanthes features vivid purple, metallic-sheened foliage with dark green edges, pronounced veins, and a textured surface, complemented by surrounding red and yellow flowers and lush greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Persian Shield Strobilanthes

$11.99
$11.99

A garden featuring dense green ornamental grasses, a large Phenomenal® Lavender (Lavandula) with cold-hardy blooms, and a cluster of light pink heather in front, all set against mulch and lush background greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A garden features blooming Phenomenal® Lavender (Lavandula) in the foreground, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery, with a gazebo and brick building in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Phenomenal® Lavender (Lavandula)

$18.99
$18.99

Pillow Talk® Gardenia - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Pillow Talk® Gardenia - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pillow Talk® Gardenia

$22.99
$22.99

Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya) is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub featuring narrow green leaves and masses of small, fragrant white star-shaped flowers - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A dense cluster of small white fragrant flowers with yellow centers and green leaves, typical of the Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya) evergreen shrub, fills the image - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pinball Blizzard™ Mexican Orange (Choisya)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of a large, pale pink Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with delicate petals and water droplets, surrounded by green leaves on this beautiful flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom, displaying soft, ruffled petals with delicate shading and subtle texture, set against lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a vibrant Pink Mink® Clematis flowering vine in bloom, from Proven Winners—surrounded by lush green leaves and other clematis flowers and buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush cluster of Pink Mink® Clematis, a flowering vine, climbs a rustic metal trellis outdoors creating a vibrant garden scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pink Mink® Clematis

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Pink Piñata™ Abelia, a compact shrub with light pink trumpet blooms, red stems, and green leaves set against a blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Pink Piñata™ Abelia is a compact shrub with small green leaves and clusters of pale pink and white bell-shaped flowers bordered by mulch and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Piñata™ Abelia

$21.99
$21.99
The Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus) features clusters of vibrant pink, star-shaped flowers above dark purple, serrated foliage, creating a striking umbrella-like display against the rich leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers with white tips on thin reddish stems from the Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus), set against a blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99