Sow these six quick-blossoming annual flowers in June for vibrant summer displays in your borders or pots:
Ready to spruce up your garden with a burst of color? Here's a list of seven fast-growing annual flowers perfect for June sowing:
Blossoms Blossoming in a Hurry
- Bachelor's Button
- Plant 'em in the ground where they'll receive at least six hours of sunlight each day, thinly covering with soil, keeping them moist. In no time, you'll have a vibrant display of these adorable, quick-growing blooms.
- Butter Daisy
- A tropical treat from Central and South America! Sow these seeds once the frost danger has passed, planting them thinly in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Enjoy the bright yellow or orange blooms in just two months.
- Calendula
- These speedy growers can go from seed to flower in less than two months. Press seeds into the ground and water—in a month or two, you'll be showered with vibrant orange, yellow, or white blossoms.
- California Poppy
- A drought-tolerant, low-maintenance bloomer, this California native will blossom in just eight weeks after sowing in June. Ideal for flower beds and borders, these vibrant poppies add a touch of magic to any garden.
- Cosmos
- Sow cosmos seeds directly into their growing spot in June, and enjoy a spectacular show of color in August. Companion planting fans will love that cosmos help keep away unwanted garden critters!
- Sunflower
- Sunflowers provide a breathtaking display, growing from seed to flower in 50-100 days. For quicker results, try the 'Jua Maya Hybrid' variety, which blooms in just 45-50 days!
- Zinnias
- These easy-to-grow flowers are perfect for both beginners and experts. Sow seeds in early June, water, thin the seedlings, and watch as amazingly colorful blooms appear in as little as two weeks!
Insights: Sow annual flowers like Bachelor's Button, Cosmos, and Zinnias directly into the soil in June, while Sunflowers and California Poppies can benefit from a two-inch deep planting. Thinning seedlings and keeping the soil moist are essential for a successful growth spurt. Degree in Horticulture may benefit for understanding soil preparation, pest control, and plant maintenance techniques.
- In addition to sprucing up your garden with flowers, you can enhance your lifestyle by trying new cooking recipes that utilize fresh vegetables from your new home-and-garden.
- For a fun fashion-and-beauty twist, consider arranging your home-and-garden for an outdoor dining experience, complete with a table set with colorful linens and a bouquet of zinnias as the centerpiece.
- After a day of gardening, unwind with some food-and-drink pairings, such as lemonade made with fresh calendula petals or a butter daisy-infused honey drizzled over a warm scone.
