Many flowering plants can be grown from seeds. However, different flowering plants prefer different growing conditions. In addition, some of the plant seeds may not germinate in cold or humid weather. Therefore sowing time becomes important.
Summer flowers:
1. Sunflower:
The Sunflower is the best flowering plant for summer, with bright yellow flowers.
2. Zinnia
Zinnias are low-maintenance flowering plants, and they come in a variety of colors. They require 5-6 hours of bright sunlight to grow well.
3. Shankapushpi:
This plant is also called the Butterfly pea plant. The flowers have many medicinal benefits and come in white and blue colors.
4. Periwinkle
Periwinkle is known to be extremely hardy and is known to thrive even in nutritionally deficient soils. It is widely used as groundcover.
5. Petunia
With a myriad of colors, Petunia looks beautiful in a summer garden.
6. Morning glory
Morning glory is a gorgeous plant species. It is easy to grow morning glory indoors too.
Q: When to sow the summer flowering plant seeds?
The ideal time for sowing seeds of winter flowering plants is October to November.
Winter flowers:
1. Calendula:
Calendula is also known as Pot marigold. It is an easy plant to grow from seeds.
2. Marigold
Marigold blossoms are gorgeous yellow. They thrive best in sunny areas
3. Cineraria
Cineraria grow well in shady locations. Seeds have to be sown in a potting mix rich in organic matter.
4. Dahlia
Dahlias are popular herbaceous perennial plants. They come in a vivid range of colors and shapes. They are the most loved garden plants, as well as cut flowers.
Q: When to sow the flowering plant's seeds in winter?
The ideal time for sowing seeds of winter flowering plants is October to November.
Autumn flowers
1. Nasturtiums
Nasturtium produces showy, often intensely bright flowers and rounded leaves. The plant has been used in herbal medicine.
2. Cosmos
Cosmos are herbaceous plants commonly grown as summer annuals. These plants do not require much care.
3. Celosia
Celosia is a great, low-maintenance plant that comes in a variety of colors. It grows well even in poor, rocky, and sandy soils.
Q: When to sow the autumn flowering plants seeds?
The ideal time for sowing seeds of winter flowering plants is from June- July.
Q: When is the best time in the day to sow seeds?
It is best to start sowing seeds or planting saplings in the evening, perhaps between 4 to 6 p.m. It allows the seed or sapling time to adjust to the environmental conditions before experiencing the heat of day.
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Extra reading
How to Grow Plants from Seeds in Bangalore Step by Step?
Flowers that Thrive in Poor Soil
12 months flowering plants in India
Winter Plants That Flower in Bangalore
Happy Gardening!
Dr. Vandana K.