Can perennials be grown from seed?
Growing perennials from seed offers gardeners a cost-effective and rewarding way to fill their gardens with a diverse range of plants. While it requires patience and some basic knowledge, the process can be fulfilling. Perennial seeds provide a cost-effective way to establish beautiful, long-lasting displays that return year after year. Explore our wide range of perennial flower seeds, including classic cottage garden favourites and modern.Garden experts agree that calendula is the undisputed champion of fast-growing flowers. Germination occurs just five to 10 days after planting, and blooms appear within six to eight weeks.Sunflowers, zinnias, nasturtiums, and spider flowers are all fastest growing plant flowers that bloom quickly from seed.Similarly, most annual flower seeds are viable for about 1 to 3 years, while perennial flower seeds are usually good for 2 to 4 years. Yet there are always some rule-breakers in the bunch! For example, calendula is an annual flower (and one of my personal favorites) but it’s seeds can last up to 6 years or longer.
What is the best time to plant perennial seeds?
Tips for Starting Perennials from Seed Start seeds eight to 10 weeks before your last frost date. It’s a good idea to label pots with not only the type of seed, but also the date of sowing and the average days to germination. In most cases, give seeds at least a month to germinate. Provide the proper conditions. In the very early Spring (end of January to March) you can sow hardy annual seeds. These are seeds that will produce plants that are tolerant of frost – they’ll put on strong deep roots all winter long and produce flowers from June until the first frosts (where I live in Surrey that happens in early November).