If you haven’t had a lot of chores during August, things will change drastically as soon as September arrives.
Our gardens will soon fall asleep, so we have to finish everything and prepare them for a good rest. One of my favorite tasks this month is sowing the flowers that will adorn my garden in spring. Luckily, there are a lot of fantastic options!
The frost dates are getting closer, so it’s now or never—let’s get these beauties in the ground and let nature work its magic while we rest easy!
1. Cornflowers For Meadow-Like Gardens
Everyone has a different vision of a stunning garden. For me, meadow-like gardens are incomparable, and you can’t have one without cornflowers.
They also make perfect cut flowers, so your floral arrangements won’t lack color or texture.
Blue cornflowers are definitely the most popular, but there are many other varieties to choose from. Once you make your choice and purchase the seeds, it’s time for planting.
These flowering plants bloom in early spring, so planting them in September will give them enough time to adapt.
2. Add A Pop Of Color With Poppies
Colorful poppies cheer up early summer gardens, but have you ever wondered how it’s possible to make poppies bloom that early in the season?
Well, all poppy varieties, including ladybird poppies, field poppies, and opium poppies, will perform perfectly if sown in September.
I sow them directly in the bare patches of soil, but you can always start them in modular seed trays.
3. Love-in-a-mist Is A Must Have In Cottage Gardens
Are you a fan of cottage gardens? If so, make sure you purchase and sow some love-in-a-mist seeds.
It looks amazing in all growth stages, and you can even use dried flower seed heads.
Interestingly, these are self-seeding plants, which means they’ll come back year after year.
Just like with poppies, you can sow love-in-a-mist directly in your flower beds or start the seeds in seed trays.
4. Use All The Benefits Of English Marigolds
Every garden needs a versatile plant that looks amazing but also offers benefits such as repelling pests or attracting beneficial insects.
If you lack such plants, English marigold is the ideal choice for you, and sowing it in September will yield great results.
Its vibrant blossoms will add a splash of color to your outdoor space and they fit perfectly into every garden design.
If you’re planting your English marigolds directly in the ground, make sure the drills are shallow. For tray sowing, I highly recommend using moist, peat-free compost.
5. Queen Anne’s Lace For Royal Elegance
Nothing stands out more than a garden with a touch of elegance. Many blossoms can elevate the style of your outdoor space, but Queen Anne’s Lace is definitely the best.
Its fern-like foliage and clusters of tiny white blossoms will make an excellent addition to your flower beds.
It’s super easy to grow and is drought-resistant, so why not use the opportunity to sow it in September and enjoy the blooms in early summer?
Just like all other flowers on this list, Queen Anne’s Lace performs well if planted directly in the soil or started in seed modules.
6. Spice Things Up With California Poppies
And the last flower on our list is the magnificent California poppy! The list of reasons why this plant deserves to be on your to-sow list this September is endless.
For instance, this is a native plant, which means it’s already well-adjusted to the outdoor conditions. It doesn’t need a lot of water or any special soil types to thrive.
California poppy is a true magnet for pollinators and beneficial insects, and pests typically stay away from it.
If you have issues with soil erosion, this amazing plant will help you prevent it.
Do you need more reasons to grow it? I’m sure you don’t, but if you have any doubts, just take a look at its vibrant petals in orange and yellow hues.
Ready for the prettiest and unique garden display next early spring or summer? The easiest way to get it is to sow these flowers in September and enjoy watching them grow throughout the cooler months!