Growing flowers from seed

I forgot to say that I cover the pot with plastic until I see the seeds come through.

I wonder if Luckygirl had any success with growing plants from seed. It will be seven years next June since she broached the subject.

Years ago I used to start seeds for the hanging baskets around February on the window sill in my bedroom. Didn't do anything special and my baskets where great every year.

Starting flowers from seed depends on the variety. Most need warmth (indoors or in a cold frame) and light to germinate. Sow in early spring, harden off gradually, then plant out after frost. Bloom time varies—check seed packets for specifics!

Try to grow Cosmos from seed, they are so lovely. Just follow the instructions on the packet. They are only annuals but bring a garden to life. A mixture of the lovely colours looks great & the insects love then too. Cheap, cheerful & cracking. Good luck. 😊

I,ve got a lovely Canterbury Bell at least I think that's the name,,,that I never planted, I think probably the wind or birds brought it , it spreads like Billy o'...has a lovely purple flower...

Ilovedogs22 I agree about Cosmos, they give a lovely splash of colour. The year before last my neighbour had a packet free with a magazine, she doesn't have anywhere to raise seeds so she just scattered them on the soil and raked them in, she was amazed at the amount that grew and lasted through the summer. I am thinking of doing the same thing this year.
I also have the small campanula that seeds and spreads, flowers for a long time.

This year I’m growing sweet peas. Night scented stock, mix of cottage garden annuals and Livingstone daisies.

So far I’ve sown the sweet peas and they are all up. Shall wait a while before the others get down.

Growing from seed is very satisfying. I did a short course on horticulture and we were advised to fill a tray with compost. Then sprinkle on the seeds. Then stand the tray inside a larger tray which is full of water. Wait until the surface of the tray with the seeds in looks damp. Then remove it. Put somewhere sheltered and keep an eye on it. Seedlings will appear. Prick out once the weather is mild. Do not handle the stems but lift gently by a leaf. Works for me.

That sounds like a beautiful selection! Sweet peas are always a delight with their fragrance and vibrant colors.It’s great to hear they’ve all sprouted successfully! Waiting a bit before planting the others sounds like a smart move to ensure the best conditions. The mix of cottage garden annuals and Livingstone daisies will surely add a stunning variety to your garden. Looking forward to hearing how they progress!

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Now is the time to sow bi-annuals. So if you like those - time to buy and sow.

If you google say cultivation of digitalis or wallflowers or Canterbury bells - then it should tell you everything you need to know.

You can almost be quite ambitious and perhaps think about sowing perennials.

My delphiniums are my pride and joy and all grown from seed.

SpeciaList nurseries are best for stuff like that.

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All seed packets have the instruction to grow... Read and keep the packets so you can say Yeah or Nay next year ,,, also Keep your own seeds .. if Sweet Peas I soak the seed as it has a hard shell in warm water for 24 hours and away you go ..