What flower seeds can I sow now for next year?
The beginning of autumn is a great time to sow some of your favourite spring and summer-flowering plants ahead of next year. Poppies, cornflowers, larkspur and. Bookmark our page of what flower seeds to sow now and keep your garden blooming all year round. Add vibrant color to your summer garden with these five flowering plants: roses, marigolds, hibiscus, sunflowers, and zinnias. Thriving in the heat, they bloom beautifully and require minimal care, perfect for brightening up your outdoor space in May.For floral lovers and event planners alike, May offers several advantages: Premium blooms like peonies, lilacs, and sweet peas are naturally in-season. Seasonal flowers are often fresher, more fragrant, and more affordable. Color palettes range from soft pastels to bold, lively hues.
When’s the best time to plant seeds outside?
When to sow seeds outdoors depends on when you want to harvest or when you’d prefer flowers to appear. Heat-loving species prefer to start in winter, spring, or early summer. They thrive under summer sunlight and grow their best when days are warm. Cold-loving and frost-tolerant species work well in spring or fall. 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).