Sow These 7 Flower Seeds in March for a Summer Blooming Paradise Garden
Hey there, buddy! You wanna know about growin' some fabulous flowers this March? Let me spill the beans for ya!
Springtime is when gardens start wakin' up, and there's nothin' like growin' your own flower seeds to save some cash and have an endless choice of colors. Now, depending on your region, it might still be too cool to plant seeds straight in the garden, so startin' 'em indoors is the way to go. Here are some bloomin' flowers you can plant in March:
- Cosmos: These bad boys are easy to grow and come in infinite petal styles and colors. Sonata cosmos are more compact, while Cupcakes and Saucers cosmos have curved petals. Just scatter 'em thinly over seed-startin' mix, keep it warm and moist, and grow 'em to transplant into the garden once it's safe to do so.
- Lobelia: A container garden staple, lobelia blooms all summer and into fall. Start 'em from seed in March, 8 to 12 weeks before plantin' 'em out. Scatter 'em over moist potting mix, cover 'em with plastic to keep in the moisture, and let 'em chill in a warm, sunny spot.
- Calendula: Also known as pot marigold, calendula is versatile and thrives in cooler temps. It comes in daisy-like flowers that give off a pleasant scent, repels pests, and can even be used medicinally. Orange Flash is a gorgeous variety that makes a healinal tea. Just scatter 'em lightly across potting mix and cover 'em up with soil.
- Dianthus: These pink or red flowers are delicately fragrant and attractive to pollinators. Plant 'em indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost and press 'em gently into moist soil without coverin'. Once they have a few sets of leaves, harden 'em off outdoors and transplant 'em into well-drained soil in full sun.
- Dahlias: While usually sold as tubers, you can grow 'em from seed too. They flower late summer to fall and can be tastier than they look - tubers and all! Start 'em indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, sprinkle 'em over a light layer of potting mix, and cover 'em with a lid or plastic. Move 'em to a sunny windowsill until they develop, then harden 'em off and transplant 'em outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
- Petunias: These are indispensable for fillin' containers and hangin' baskets. Sow 'em thinly across the surface of moist potting mix and let 'em chill in a warm, bright spot. Transplant 'em after the last frost has passed.
- Sweet Alyssum: With frothy white flowers, sweet alyssum blooms for months. Sow 'em over moist potting mix and once the last frost date has passed, harden 'em off before plantin' 'em.
Ain't gardening grand? Go ahead and sow those seeds for a colorful, bloomin' season!
Get your home-and-garden ready for a vibrant spring with some home-grown flower seeds. Cosmos, Lobelia, Calendula, Dianthus, Dahlias, Petunias, and Sweet Alyssum are all blooming flowers that can be planted indoors in March to bring color to your lifestyle and garden in the coming months.
