Flowers are one of the best ways to bring colour, life, and wildlife to your garden.
To help you navigate the planting seasons, here is a month-by-month flower planting guide.
From sowing seeds indoors to planting them outdoors, this guide will ensure that you have a beautiful garden year-round.
Take a look at the month by month guide below.
January
Begonias – Sow Indoors (Top left)
Start begonias indoors in January using peat-free, multi-purpose compost. These flowers will bloom from June to the first frost in autumn. Begonias thrive in shaded areas and provide vibrant colour.
Delphinium – Summer Blooms (Top right)
Sow delphiniums indoors in early January. They flower from June to July and grow into tall plants with striking blue, purple, or white blooms. Transplant them outdoors in spring.
Lobelia – For Hanging Baskets (bottom left)
Sow lobelia indoors in January for a colourful display in hanging baskets or garden borders. These delicate flowers bloom from July to September, with cascading blooms in blue, purple, or white.
Snapdragons – Bright and Bold (bottom right)
Snapdragons can be sown indoors in January and will bloom from June to October. Their tall, vibrant spikes of flowers come in various colours, including red, yellow, and pink.
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February
Petunia – Cheerful Garden Blooms (Top left)
Sow petunia seeds indoors towards the end of February. These plants bloom from late spring to summer, with vibrant colours that brighten up any garden.
Geraniums – Classic Garden Flower (Top right)
Sow geranium seeds indoors in February for vibrant blooms from May to September. Geraniums come in shades of red, pink, and white and thrive in sunny spots.
Nicotiana – Fragrant Blooms (Bottom left)
Nicotiana, or flowering tobacco, is best sown indoors in February. It blooms from June to September and attracts pollinators with its lovely fragrance and white to deep red flowers.
Sweet Peas – Fragrant and Colourful (Bottom right)
Sow sweet peas indoors in February for blooms that appear from May to June. These plants have a wonderful scent and come in a variety of colours.
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March
Dahlias – Summer to Autumn Flowers (Top left)
Start sowing dahlia seeds or tubers indoors in March for blooms that appear from July to October. Dahlias come in a variety of shapes and vibrant colours, perfect for adding long-lasting interest to your garden.
Cineraria – Bright and Colourful (Top left)
Cinerarias can be sown indoors in March for vibrant spring blooms. These flowers range from blue to purple, pink, or white and are perfect for adding colour to shaded areas.
Primroses – Early Blooms (Bottom left)
Primroses are hardy perennials that can be sown indoors in March. They will bloom from April to May, providing early spring colour in your garden.
Aquilegia – Elegant and Beautiful (Bottom right)
Aquilegia, also known as columbine, can be sown in March. These flowers bloom from May to June, offering delicate, bell-shaped blooms in various colours like pink, purple, and blue.
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April
Sunflowers – Bright and Cheerful (Top left)
Sow sunflower seeds outdoors in April for a bright summer display. These tall flowers bloom from July to September, attracting bees and providing a striking focal point.
Cosmos – Graceful and Colourful (Top right)
Sow cosmos seeds in April for flowers that bloom from June to October. Cosmos come in shades of pink, white, and purple, and are perfect for adding height and grace to your garden.
Alyssum – Sweet Fragrance (Bottom left)
Sow alyssum seeds outdoors in April for a fragrant, low-growing flower that blooms from June to October. Alyssum comes in shades of white, pink, and purple.
Marigolds – Easy and Vibrant (Bottom right)
Marigolds can be sown outdoors in April. These cheerful flowers bloom from June to the first frost, with bright yellow, orange, and red colours that are easy to grow.
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May
Zinnias – Vibrant Summer Blooms (Top left)
Sow zinnia seeds in May for flowers that bloom from July to September. Zinnias come in bold colours like pink, red, yellow, and orange and thrive in sunny spots.
Lupins – Elegant and Tall (Top right)
Sow lupin seeds in May for tall, spiky flowers that bloom from June to July. Lupins come in a variety of colours, including blue, pink, and purple, and they add a vertical element to your garden.
Poppies – Delicate and Beautiful (Bottom left)
Poppies can be sown directly into the garden in May. These flowers bloom from June to July and come in shades of red, pink, and white, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Dianthus – Fragrant and Colourful (Bottom right)
Dianthus, also known as carnations, can be sown in May. These hardy plants bloom from June to September, providing fragrant, ruffled flowers in a variety of colours.
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