Spring is the season that many flowers bloom, like Daffodils and Tulips, but it’s also a very important time to get planting if you want your garden to look pretty all year.
There are many stunning florals which open up in summer and fall too, and planting a few different varieties from March to May will give you a beautiful garden that lasts.
Flowers to plant this spring
Speaking to The Focus, Elizabeth Davies, a florist at the luxury Tennessee resort Blackberry Mountain, recommended six flowers you should plant in your garden this spring to keep your garden blooming right up to fall.
1. Bee Balm
Bee Balm blooms in late summer, producing stunning white, pink, red, purple and lavender flowers that will add a wow factor to any garden.
“These blooms attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds and are a beautiful addition to any arrangement,” Daniels says.
To grow from seed, it’s best to sow them indoors from mid-spring and take them outside once the risk of frost has passed and the plants are large enough to cope.
2. Zinnias
Another lovely option are Zinnias, which can be sown indoors from February until April, or outdoors directly into the soil.
The beautiful pink, orange, red and yellow flowers bloom from late spring until the first frost in fall, so will keep your garden looking bright for months.
They are one of the easiest annuals to grow too, so you’ll feel like a “master gardener”.
3. Wildflower Mix
A lovely Wildflower Mix can easily be bought online or from your local garden center, and will bloom throughout the summer.
They contain a variety of different flowers that usually open between May and September, turning your garden into a meadow.
These florals will also give you ample cuttings for arrangements, so you can use them to decorate the inside of your home too.
4. Sweet Peas
With sweet peas it’s “all in the name” – Daniels says they’re simply the “sweetest of the sweet spring blooms”.
The dainty flowers can be planted outside between March and May to bloom later in the summer, during June and July.
They are “delicate and inviting” and will brighten up any outdoor space, but be careful because these lovelies don’t enjoy the heat.
5. Coneflowers
Coneflowers are far easier to grow, and their gorgeous pink petals will have everyone gawking at your garden.
They are heat and drought-resistant and will last throughout the entire summer after being planted outside in the spring.
Plus, they attract butterflies and other pollinators, turning your garden into a beautiful wildlife hotspot.
6. Sedums
Finally, a great flower to plant this spring are Sedums, which are extremely attractive to late-flying butterflies and bees.
They bloom well into fall and are the “workhorse of the garden” – being extremely drought and heat-tolerant.
Planting Sedums during the spring or early summer will keep your outdoor space looking cheery right up until the start of winter.
