Gardening experts have shared the top five flowers to plant now for a full blooming garden this spring.
Due to the bad weather in the UK this year, gardeners have had more challenges than ever to keep their summer gardens thriving.
Starting spring preparations a little earlier this year will ensure gardeners have a beautiful spring garden full of colorful blooms.
With this in mind, Yell’s gardening experts have identified the five best flower seeds to sow in September and spoke to Painshill Park Trust’s Director of Spatial and Landscape, Simon Akeroyd, to find out the best tips to keep them full and blooming. garden this spring.
1. Hyacinth
Google searches for “when to plant hyacinths” see an average increase of 85 percent each September and April.
Hyacinths need time to establish before they can start producing their beautiful, fragrant blooms, which is why they are best planted in September.
Plant hyacinths successfully by planting them about 10cm into the ground and 8cm from other bulbs.
Simon added: “Although many people associate spring sowing with planting the garden, hyacinths benefit from sowing in the autumn. This is partly because the soil is still warm from the summer and gives the plants enough time to acclimatise before the cold months.
2. Daffodils
Daffodils are a classic spring plant, but they must be planted in September. When the daffodil pod has ripened and turned brown, crush the hard, dry seeds from the pod and sow them immediately in a sheltered potting area or cold frame in the garden.
Simon has shared the best conditions for planting daffodils in order for them to flower successfully: “Plants like daffodils actually need cold weather to break their dormancy. This process is called stratification and you can repeat it by placing the seeds in compost in the fridge for a few weeks.
3. Poppies
Poppies are one of the most planted flowers in the UK, with 120,000 beautiful flowers planted across the country for Remembrance Day alone.
Sow poppy seeds in September directly in the garden in a sunny location with plenty of drainage. Scatter the seeds thinly throughout the garden, then thin out the seedlings when they are large enough.
4. Sweet peas
The number of searches for sweet peas peaks at a massive 125 percent every year in the first week of September.
Sowing sweet peas in September gives them the best chance of survival as the weather is still warm and light levels are ideal.
However, if you don’t sow them now, they can be sown directly into the rotation in April or May.
5. Violets
Pansies can be planted in September to allow their roots to grow to survive the winter months.
Gardeners must ensure that pansies are fertilized after planting. They also need to be mulched when the ground freezes to protect them in colder weather.
