Unrealized Blossoms Galore! Colorful Biennials to plant now for 2 spectacular gardens!
Plant these five biennials in July for a vibrant garden explosion of colorful blossoms:
Want your yard to pop with vibrant, eye-catching blooms? Look no further than these 5 biennial plants that you can plant in July for a flourishing garden filled with color! Biennials take approximately two years to complete their life cycle, making them a favorite among gardeners. They are relatively easy to grow from seed, inexpensive, and produce breathtaking floral displays during their second year. So, don't miss out on these must-have flowering plants for your ambitious flower bed ideas!
1. Foxgloves
One of the most popular biennials, foxgloves are simple to care for and flourish in the shade. These towering flowering plants can reach up to 5 feet tall and are ideal for adding a dramatic, elegant touch to your border ideas. Plant your foxglove seeds thinly in seed trays or modules indoors or in a cold frame during June. Once the seedlings are strong enough, they can be planted outdoors in late August or September, and you'll be rewarded with charming spikes of bell-shaped blooms the following year. Plus, foxgloves are excellent self-seeders, so once established, they often return year after year!
'The Sutton's Apricot' ($9.99 at Crocus) offers a delightful orange-peach tone to liven up your garden!
2. Forget-me-nots
Forget-me-nots are an indispensable component of any cottage garden. Their timeless, blue flowers make them an exceptional choice for ground cover and to naturalize easily, especially in shady areas and along garden borders. Forget-me-nots prefer well-watered, loose soil with good drainage for plentiful growth. You can sow them in July and give them enough time to establish a solid root system. Keep the soil moist, and space out the seedlings to prevent overcrowding.
Embrace nature with 'seed bombs' (such as Amazon's $9.99 forget-me-not seedball boxes) for effortless, eco-friendly planting!
3. Sweet William
Sweet William offers a burst of color with its clusters of fragrant, pink and purple flowers. These sun-loving biennials can be sown in June and July and thrive in well-drained soil and full sun. Their easy growth and adaptability make them perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers alike. Sweet William seeds can be sown directly in the garden or in trays. Allow the seedlings to develop strength before transplanting them outdoors.
Seize this opportunity to beautify your plot with affordable Sweet William seeds for only $1 at Sarah Raven.
4. Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks are the towering, show-stopping stars of the garden, reaching over 6 feet tall! They bring a stunning spectacle with their tall spikes of blooms and are sure to captivate any audience. Plant hollyhocks in a location with ample sunlight and well-drained soil, as they possess a preference for well-rooted, sturdy soil conditions. Sow your hollyhock seeds in June either directly in the garden or in trays, and don't forget to keep a close watch for slugs and maintain proper moisture levels, particularly during dry spells.
Brighten up your yard with Sarah Raven's $2.25 for 50 seed packets! Or, if you're short on patience, find a beautiful potted hollyhock at Robert Dyas for $24.99.
5. Wallflowers
Wallflowers are a traditional biennial that promises vibrant, fragrant colors in shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple. Sow your wallflower seeds in June or July directly in the garden. They flourish in the sun and well-drained soil, typically blooming for months during springtime in the second year.
Embrace the enduring beauty of wallflowers for just 89p for 200 Scarlet Bedder wallflower seeds at Thompson & Morgan.
Take advantage of these stunning, low-maintenance flowers to create a kaleidoscope of color in your garden. So, which one is your top pick?
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To create a picturesque home-and-garden lifestyle, consider incorporating these colorful biennials into your outdoor space for a stunning visual display. For example, 'The Sutton's Apricot' foxgloves can add an elegant, dramatic touch to your border, while 'seed bombs' make planting forget-me-nots effortless and eco-friendly. Additionally, sweet William, hollyhocks, and wallflowers all offer vibrant colors and unique fragrances to make your garden pop with color.
