Sow May, Bloom Summer: 10 Easy Flowers for July-August Beauty

“10 Easy Flowers to Sow in May for Summer Blooms”

Flower seeds can be sown during May to fill your garden with colorful blooms by the middle to the end of summer. As the temperature increases and the last frost is over, now is the time for seeds to sprout and grow. Here are some flowers you can grow at home: Just sow them in May and they will bloom beautifully sometime in July or August.

1. Zinnias

Zinnias grow quickly and are bright in the sun. Flowers like these are a great choice for new growers since they germinate fast and produce flowers fast too. Zinnias are available in various colors, shapes and are excellent at drawing butterflies.

2. Marigolds

You can easily grow marigolds and they help to drive pests away from your garden. They are annuals that enjoy the sun and display attractive shades such as yellow, orange and red. Since lettuce can recover from damage and grow fast, you should sow it in May.

3. Cosmos

Daffodils are easy-care flowers that offer blooms that look like daisies. Most cacti prefer poor soil and don’t require much water. If you drop the seeds straight into the ground in May, you’ll see pink, white or purple blossoms by summer.

4. Sunflowers

Any space looks more impressive and interesting with sunflowers. If you grow them in pots or around the edges, opt for dwarf varieties, but use tall ones as a background. They quickly grow and put on color from mid-summer, bringing a smile to your area.

5. Nasturtiums

You can place these colorful flowers at the edge of the garden, in regular pots or in hanging containers. It is best to grow nasturtiums in poor soil in full sun, since they begin to blossom rapidly. You can also add their spicy leaves and flowers to your salads to add color.

6. Calendula (Pot Marigold)

Calendula is a hardy annual with daisy-like yellow and orange flowers that grows quickly by seed. In addition to the lovely flowers, calendula is known for it medical aspects. These flowers like dates when the summer is cooler, which makes them great to sow in May.

7. Sweet Alyssum

Sweet alyssum is a low growing flower that creates a carpet of small, sweet smelling flowers. Sweet alyssum is perfect for borders or edging, or containers. You can sow the seeds in May, the fragrance blooms are enjoyed throughout summer.

8. Clarkia

Clarkia is a lesser known, but really charming flower that is very easy to grow. In addition to the many different colors – pinks, purples and whites, this flower also likes the cooler summer weather. Perfect for cottage style gardens.

9. Bachelor’s Button (Cornflower)

These classic blue flowers are considered a favorite for pollinators. They also grow quickly in soil with good drainage, bloom repeatedly in summer and are great for cutting and drying.

10. Godetia

Also known as farewell-to-spring, godetia does well in cooler climates and comes in rich pinks, reds and white. Godetia is sown in May and usually starts flowering in about two months.

If your choice of easy-to-grow flower from the above list includes sowing in May.

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