▷ What flowers to sow in spring (February, March)?

First of all, imagine yourself at the end of spring in a splendid flower garden, touches of color that give life and joy to your exterior.Does the idea appeal to you? Us too! February and March are in fact the perfect months to prepare your garden so as to enjoy splendid blooms starting from the end of spring and throughout the summer. To help you, we reveal some ideas for flowers that you absolutely must sow in February-March. Variety of flowers that are easy to grow and generous in flowering that will transform your garden into a true oasis of poetic peace.

4 varieties of flowers to sow in February/March

Blueberries

First of all, cornflowers are appreciated for their beauty and the delicacy of their intense blue. We love their finely cut deep blue flowers on the one hand and their more purple heart on the other. These are perfect flowers to offer a poetic touch and a bit of wildness to your garden. Additionally, they love sun and well-drained soil.

Cosmos

If you want to add an elegant touch to your garden, Cosmos are a good choice. These flowers can reach up to 2 meters in height, which allows them to achieve a captivating aerial visual effect. You can choose them in white, pink, purple for example to liven up your exterior. Finally, cosmos are easy to grow and thrive perfectly even in dry soil.

Marigold

They provide a burst of color to your garden while stunning with bright blooms. Promising a vibrant garden, marigold flowers come in warm shades that are absolutely fabulous for your exterior. A robust and resistant variety of flowers, marigolds tolerate temperature variations and diseases. If you don’t have much of a green thumb, these are the choice for you!

Nasturtiums

To continue with the color for a garden full of life with nasturtiums. Of delightful beauty, nasturtiums brighten up the garden all summer long for a wow effect! Furthermore, whether you choose them as climbers or dwarfs, these flowers have the ability to adapt to all spaces and, what’s more, they are known to reseed spontaneously from one year to the next, fantastic, right?

sweet pea

Fragrant with charm, sweet peas are adored for their captivating sweet and slightly spicy scent and their varied nuances. If you want a romantic and bucolic atmosphere in the garden, don’t hesitate to sow them! Above all because they stand out gracefully and quickly cling to their support, transforming a simple fence or pergola into a magnificent flowering frame, full of charm and poetry.

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Some tips for successful sowing

To fully enjoy a lively and flowery garden from the end of spring, it is essential to prepare your plants well. That’s why we share with you some essential tips for successfully sowing your flowers in February-March.

When to sow?

First of all, from February to mid-March: the ideal period to start sowing indoors.
Then, from April to May: sow in the open ground after the last frost.

Where and how to plant?

Blueberries: well-drained soil, sunny exposure.
Cosmos: well-drained soil (even dry), full sun.
Marigold: light, fertile soil, sun or partial shade.
Nasturtiums: drained soil, sunny exposure.
Sweet Pea: Rich, deep soil, sun or partial shade.

Our advice: soak the sweet pea seeds in water overnight to encourage germination.

Sowing techniques

Indoor (from February):

Nasturtiums: sow in pots at 13-16°C and keep the soil moist.
Cosmos: sow in a 3 mm deep bowl, between 18 and 25°C.

In open ground (from April-May):

Sow after the last frost.
Capuchins: in bags of 4-5 seeds 6 mm deep, spaced 30 cm apart.
Sweet peas: in 2-3 seed pockets 2.5cm deep, spaced 30cm apart.

So, are you ready to get started? Whether you are a beginner or a gardening enthusiast, one thing is certain: these flower varieties guarantee you a colorful, fragrant and lively garden!