[Beginner-Friendly] A roundup of flowers you can grow from spring sowing
Have you ever thought, “I’d like to try growing something,” when spring arrives, awash with flowers? The charm of starting gardening from sowing seeds is getting to savor the moments when tiny sprouts emerge and buds slowly swell.
That said, many people may be unsure which flowers to choose or how to grow them.
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of flowers that are perfect for beginners sowing seeds in spring.
We’ve gathered a wide variety, so find your favorite and make your gardening debut!
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[Even Beginners Can Do It] A Roundup of Flowers You Can Grow from Spring Sowing (1–10)
Angelonia
Let me introduce Angelonia, a plant that even beginners can grow easily.
Some of you may be hearing the name Angelonia for the first time.
This flower is best grown in the warm season from spring to summer.
It’s an annual that produces vibrant blooms and is very easy to care for.
First, choose a sunny spot and plant it in a pot or in the garden.
Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
Be especially careful in summer, as it dries out quickly.
The flowers bloom from around summer into autumn, and the colorful display is a joy to watch.
Also, regularly remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
As autumn deepens, it’s best to bring the plant indoors since it’s sensitive to cold.
Nurture it with love!
cosmos
Cosmos, a member of the daisy family, look beautiful when they bloom in clusters.
As their Japanese name “autumn cherry blossoms” suggests, their pink flowers are delicate.
They germinate after about three consecutive days with soil temperatures above 18°C, so for summer blooming, sow seeds from March to April; for autumn blooming, sow from June to July.
You can sow directly in the ground as well as in planters.
Since cosmos prefer drier conditions to being overwatered, you likely don’t need to water them too often.
It may be easier to grow them if you keep their natural characteristics in mind.
Aster
Asters are plants in the Asteraceae family and are also known as China asters.
Because they work well as cut flowers, it’s handy to grow them in your garden.
They can be sown in spring or autumn, with spring sowing recommended in March to April.
If you keep the soil from drying out, they will germinate in about 10 days.
Once they have sprouted, be careful not to overwater them.
On the other hand, it’s important not to skip fertilizing.
To keep the flowers blooming, promptly remove spent blooms as soon as they finish.
[Beginner-Friendly] A Roundup of Flowers You Can Grow from Spring Sowing (11–20)
Salvia
Featuring vibrant, punchy colors! Let me introduce salvia.
Because it has a long blooming period, many of you have probably seen it in city flower beds.
It’s best grown in soil that drains well yet retains some moisture.
The optimal temperature for germination is around 20°C (68°F), and under the right conditions it will sprout in about a week from sowing.
This video also covers other key points for successful cultivation, so be sure to watch it.
Since it blooms for a long stretch—from May to November—let’s brighten up your eaves with vivid color!
baby’s breath
Here’s how to grow baby’s breath, known for its cute white flowers! As an autumn-sown annual, baby’s breath has some tricks to sowing the seeds.
All varieties are sensitive to heat and humidity, so be sure to grow them in well-drained locations.
This video clearly explains key points such as the growing environment, watering, fertilizing, soil mix, planting method, sowing season, and staking.
It’s easy to grow even for beginners, so once you find a variety you like, why not give it a try?
Cockscomb
This plant is said to be called “keito” (cockscomb) because it resembles a chicken’s comb, and its colorful, flame-like shape is unique.
Loved in Japan since the Nara period, this flower has a long blooming season and is easy for beginners to grow, so feel free to give it a try.
The sowing period is long—from late April through around August—so it’s fine even if you miss the first window.
It will bloom beautifully even when summer temperatures rise.
However, be careful: if drainage is poor, it’s prone to disease.
Petunia
It’s a flower that represents home gardening so much that it’s called the pansy of winter and the petunia of summer.
There’s an abundance of varieties and colors, ranging from large blooms to very small ones—truly diverse.
The wide color range is remarkable, too; it’s lovely to plant them to create a beautiful gradient from pure white to deep black.
They prefer spots with plenty of direct sunlight, but avoid harsh western sun in summer.
Considering typhoons and such, planters or pots are probably better.
Prepare well-aerated soil as you would for other flowers.
If you trim the tips of the stems, it encourages branching and will grow into a fuller, more voluminous display of blooms!