If you want a lush garden in spring, you can plant this flower now
Although it is still winter according to the calendar, February is the ideal time to start preparations for summer flowering. Sowing flowers indoors during this period allows for the development of stronger and healthier seedlings, ready for transplanting as soon as the danger of frost passes. The result is earlier and richer flowering, to the delight of gardeners, as well as bees and butterflies.
TL;DR
- February is ideal for starting flower seeds indoors to achieve stronger seedlings and earlier summer blooms.
- Alyssum, Larkspur, Cornflower, Nicotiana, and Impatiens are recommended for February indoor sowing.
- Alyssum needs light to germinate and prefers 15-24°C, flowering throughout summer.
- Larkspur requires cold stratification before sowing and prefers cooler germination temperatures.
- Cornflower benefits from indoor sowing in February for earlier flowering, germinating at 15-21°C.
- Nicotiana seeds require light and 15-20°C for germination, with a fragrant evening scent.
- Impatiens, a slow-growing plant, needs warmth (21-24°C) and light for germination and is suitable for shady spots.