What flowers can be sown in spring? Recommended common varieties

Spring is here, and it is time to sow flowers and plants again. Do you know which flowers are suitable for sowing in spring? Below, Chuzhan editors have compiled some flowers suitable for spring sowing. Let's take a look.

1. Zinnia

Sowing season: Spring

Temperature: 10-28°C

Zinnia is drought-tolerant, loves light and is relatively shade-tolerant, and is easy to manage. In early spring, it can be sown when the temperature is above 10°C, covering with 1.5 cm of soil. Zinnia can also be propagated in summer by side-branch cuttings, but because the temperature is too high and there are many showers, attention should be paid to protection and shading.

2. Cockscomb

Sowing season: Spring and summer

Temperature: 10-30°C

Cockscomb likes hot environments with dry air and is not cold-tolerant. It can be sown when the temperature is above 10°C, covering with 0.5 cm of soil.

3. Globe amaranth

Sowing season: Spring

Temperature: 15-25°C

To sow globe amaranth, first soak the seeds in warm water for 12 hours or in cold water for 24 hours, then sow, covering with 1 cm of soil. The suitable sowing temperature is around 20°C, and germination is better.

4. Salvia farinacea

Sowing season: Spring and summer

Temperature: 15-30°C

Salvia farinacea is a light-loving flower. It is difficult for it to germinate below 15°C. Sowing can be done from March to early June in spring. Before sowing, soak the seeds in water for 12 hours. After sowing, there is no need to cover with soil. Keep the temperature at around 20°C, and germination will occur in about 10 days.

5. Scarlet sage

Sowing season: Spring and summer

Temperature: 15-30°C

Scarlet sage likes a warm environment with plenty of sunlight. Before sowing, first soak the seeds in water for 12 hours, then sow, covering with 1 cm of soil.

6. Snapdragon

Sowing season: Can be sown in all four seasons

Temperature: 15-20°C

Snapdragon is cold-tolerant but not heat-tolerant, likes sun and also tolerates partial shade. Sow in March to April, covering with 0.3 cm of soil.