When to plant your favourite flowers?
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that brings beauty and life to outdoor spaces. One of the most enjoyable aspects of gardening is cultivating flowers, but knowing when to plant them can be crucial for their success. The best times to plant various popular flowers ensure a vibrant and thriving garden throughout the growing season.
Return year after year, often blooming in specific seasons
Popular spring-planted flowers
- Marigolds
– When to plant- After the last frost date in spring
– Bloom time- Summer to fall
– Hardiness zones- 2-11
- Zinnias
– When to plant- After soil warms in spring
– Bloom time- Summer to first frost
– Hardiness zones- 3-10
- Petunias
– When to plant- After the last frost date
– Bloom time- Spring to fall
– Hardiness zones- 9-11
- Sunflowers
– When to plant- After the last frost date
– Bloom time- Summer to early fall
– Hardiness zones- 2-11
- Cosmos
– When to plant- After the danger of frost has passed
– Bloom time- Summer to fall
– Hardiness zones- 2-11
Summer-planted flowers
- Portulaca (Moss Rose)
– When to plant- Late spring to early summer
– Bloom time- Summer to fall
– Hardiness zones- 5-11
- Vinca
– When to plan- Late spring to early summer
– Bloom time- Summer to fall
– Hardiness zones- 9-11
- Celosia
– When to plant: Late spring to early summer
– Bloom time: Summer to fall
– Hardiness zones: 2-11
Fall-planted flowers (for spring blooms)
- Tulips
– When to plant- Late fall, 6-8 weeks before ground freezes
– Bloom time- Spring
– Hardiness zones- 3-8
- Daffodils
– When to plant- Fall, about six weeks before the ground freezes
– Bloom time- Early spring
– Hardiness zones- 3-9
- Crocuses
– When to plant- Early to mid-fall
– Bloom time- Very early spring
– Hardiness zones-3-8
- Pansies
– When to plant- Late summer to early fall
– Bloom tim- Fall and early spring
– Hardiness zones- 4-8
Perennials with flexible planting times
- Black-Eyed Susans
– When to plant spring or fall
– Bloom time- Summer to fall
– Hardiness zones- 3-9
- Phlox
– When to plant- Spring or fall
– Bloom time-Summer
– Hardiness zones- 4-8
- Coneflowers
– When to plant- Spring or fall
– Bloom time- Summer to fall
– Hardiness zones- 3-9
As you plan your flower garden, remember that timing is just one aspect of successful cultivation. For more detailed information on specific flower varieties, care tips, and advanced gardening techniques, visit here for comprehensive resources and expert advice. This information can help you fine-tune your planting schedule and care routines for optimal results.
Experimenting with different varieties
Feel free to try new flower varieties each year. You are experimenting, which leads to exciting discoveries in diverse gardens. Keep a gardening journal to track your successes and learn from any challenges. By following these guidelines and the specific needs of your chosen flowers, you can create a beautiful, thriving garden that provides colour and joy throughout the growing season. Remember that gardening is both an art and a science, so be encouraged if everything goes smoothly the first time.
