🌱 Planting Instructions
Whether you’re sowing Forget Me Nots, Wildflowers, Sunflowers, or Poppies,
these easy seed planting tips will help your flowers grow beautifully.
🌸 Forget-Me-Nots – How to Grow Forget Me Nots from Seed
When to Sow: Spring or autumn for best results.
Where: Sow directly into moist, well-drained soil or in pots.
How: Scatter the seeds thinly on the soil surface. Press gently into place but don’t cover heavily — they need light to germinate.
Germination: Around 1–2 weeks.
Flowering: The following spring.
Tip: Best in partial shade and cool conditions.
🌼 Wildflowers – When to Plant Wildflower Seeds in the UK
When to Sow: Spring (March–May) or autumn (August–October).
Where: Choose a weed-free area with poor to average soil.
How: Rake the soil to a fine texture, scatter the seeds evenly, press lightly into the surface, and water well.
Germination: 2–4 weeks, depending on the mix.
Flowering: Summer to early autumn.
Tip: Avoid over-fertile soil — wildflowers thrive in low-nutrient areas.
🌻 Sunflowers – Sunflower Seed Planting Tips
When to Sow: Indoors from March, outdoors from April–May.
Where: Full sun, in large pots or garden beds.
How: Sow 1.5 cm deep, spacing 30–45 cm apart. Keep soil moist until seedlings are established.
Germination: 7–14 days.
Flowering: Mid to late summer.
Tip: Stake tall varieties to prevent wind damage.
🌺 Poppies – Poppy Seed Planting Instructions
When to Sow: Spring (March–May) or autumn (August–October).
Where: Directly onto prepared ground — poppies dislike transplanting.
How: Scatter thinly, press gently into the soil, but do not bury deeply. Keep soil moist until germination.
Germination: 2–3 weeks.
Flowering: Summer.
Tip: Allow some flowers to go to seed so they self-sow for next year.
🌿 Additional UK Seed Sowing Tips
Always water gently to avoid washing seeds away.
Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails.
For best blooms, remove weeds regularly and deadhead spent flowers.