Flowers suitable for spring sowing that grow into perennial flowering plants in the yard

If you want to grow some perennials that produce brilliant, beautiful flowers, ones you plant once and then enjoy lovely blooms from, the flowers below are especially suitable. They can all be propagated by seed after the weather warms up in spring, and they are especially easy to grow - just a little seed can raise a whole lot of flowers.

1. Larkspur

Planting some larkspur in the corner of the yard is a good choice. The plants are relatively tall, and the flowers form tall spikes, reaching close to two meters high, making it a particularly wonderful ornamental plant.

Larkspur is a perennial flowering plant with bright, charming blooms. With proper care it can flower continuously year after year. The flowers are usually deep blue, and there are also pink, red, white and purple varieties.

Larkspur seeds take about 14-21 days to germinate after sowing. Cover the seeds with a little soil after sowing and keep the temperature at around 18 degrees. After the weather warms in spring, they can be grown in loose, airy, well-drained sandy soil, and sowing in vermiculite is also a good choice. Once 4 true leaves have grown, the seedlings can be transplanted for growing on. Larkspur needs plenty of light and some shelter from wind, and it has good cold tolerance.

2. Columbine

Columbine is suitable for planting behind other plants, as it dislikes being battered by strong wind. It is fairly easy to grow, comes in a great many flower colors, and has delicate, gorgeous blooms with excellent ornamental value.

The one thing to note when growing columbine is that its seeds do not germinate very quickly - some even need more than 3 months to sprout. Do not assume the seeds are bad; you need plenty of patience.

After the weather warms in spring, sow in loose, airy sandy soil, keep the soil moist and avoid letting it dry out. It can be placed in a shaded spot with fairly high air humidity, and a temperature of around 20 degrees is most suitable. Be especially careful when transplanting seedlings, or you can sow and grow them directly in the ground. Care is very simple, it does not need much light, and its cold tolerance is excellent.

3. Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan has a great many varieties, with common flower colors including yellow and red. It has brilliant, charming daisy-like flowers and is very suitable for growing directly from seed. It is easy to grow; in the north it can be treated as an annual, but it is generally grown as a perennial.

Seeds can be sown after the weather warms in spring. Prepare a loose, well-drained compost soil and sow at a temperature above 18 degrees, with the germination temperature kept at around 22 degrees for best results.

4. Verbena

Verbena comes in many different flower colors to choose from and is a perennial with excellent ornamental value. It is easy to grow and adapts very well to its environment, though its cold tolerance is not the best, so it needs some shade when overwintering to avoid freezing too much.

Verbena can also self-sow and spread, and if left unchecked it can easily spread and take over. Propagating from seed is very simple. After the weather warms in spring, it can be grown in small seedling pots. The seeds need light to germinate, so keep the germination temperature above 18 degrees. Growing them on a balcony with indirect light is most suitable. Once the weather is warm, you can sow; be sure to give some light for good germination.

5. Torch lily

Torch lily is a flowering plant with a strong tropical feel. Its flowers are like a series of flames, and the plant is fairly tall, making it suitable for planting in the middle of the yard. When summer temperatures are high and the sun is bright, it produces brilliant, charming flowers.

Torch lily can bloom throughout the whole summer, and it is also quite a cold-tolerant plant, so there is no need to worry about freeze damage. Growing torch lily requires plenty of water and fairly high air humidity, and it grows best in summer.

Propagation from seed requires suitably low temperatures for dormancy. Seeds that are bought have generally already been stratified, so they can be grown directly in seedling pots. Once germinated, they can start receiving light. Seed germination takes 3 months, so you need to be especially patient.

6. Spiked speedwell

There are also a great many varieties of spiked speedwell, some of which are even treated as wildflowers. Growing spiked speedwell is fairly simple. They produce spikes of flowers in various colors and can bloom continuously through summer and autumn.

Spiked speedwell also grows well in pots and can be propagated directly from seed. Choose a spot with indirect light for growing, and the soil must have good drainage, as waterlogged soil easily causes rot.

7. Chrysanthemum

There are a great many chrysanthemum varieties to choose from. The flower colors are a riot of color, and the flower forms all differ from one another. The plants also vary in height. They are not true perennials; chrysanthemums die back when winter frost arrives, but they can sprout and root again the following year, which is still quite good.

They can be sown in autumn, and also in spring. Keep the soil warm and moist, and they take about 10-15 days to germinate. They can be grown once the frost has ended.

8. Dianthus

Dianthus has many varieties and is also a very suitable plant for the yard. The shorter varieties are suitable for growing as potted plants. They like to grow in a sunny, warm and moist environment. For cultivation you can simply propagate from seed, choosing smaller seedling pots to grow them in. After sowing, keep the soil moist and place them in a warm spot with indirect light.

9. Sweet alyssum

Sweet alyssum is a cute and pretty herbaceous flower. Its blooms have a sweet fragrance and it is suitable for growing in pots. It is also especially suitable for propagation from seed, with common flower colors including white, yellow, purple, pink and blue.

Sweet alyssum has a slight degree of cold tolerance and is a perennial. Its heat tolerance is especially good and it has some drought tolerance. It needs as much light as possible to grow, and it grows poorly in shade. You can choose to sow and grow it in spring or autumn, keeping the soil loose and moist; it germinates very easily.