Plan spring planting around the flowers you want to grow and the conditions in your garden. This collection brings together annual flowers, perennial flowers and flowering shrubs to start from seed. Check each listing for the selected type, packet quantity and sowing requirements before choosing.
Choose seeds for your spring garden
- Flowering shrubs: Explore hydrangea seeds and compare the parent-flower options. Seed-grown hydrangeas can differ from the pictured parent in flower color and form.
- Vines and perennial flowers: Browse the clematis, prairie smoke and coral bells listings in this collection. Allow time for any required seed treatment and for young plants to establish.
- Flowers for containers: Match the plant's mature size to your container. bowl lotus seeds are for an aquatic growing setup; their needs differ from flowers grown in ordinary potting mix.
When should you sow flower seeds in spring?
Use your local last frost date and the needs of the selected species to plan sowing. Some flowers can be started indoors before outdoor planting, while others are better direct-sown. Seeds that need cold, moist treatment require extra preparation time. One planting temperature or calendar date will not suit every flower in this collection.
For plants that will remain outdoors over winter, also check the USDA growing zone. Choose a position with suitable light, and follow the packet's instructions for sowing depth and moisture. Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings before moving them outside.
Frequently asked questions
Will flowers sown in spring bloom that same spring?
Not necessarily. Spring planting describes when you start the seeds, not a promised flowering date. Some annuals flower during their first growing season; perennial flowers, vines and shrubs can take longer to reach flowering size.
Will hydrangea seedlings match the selected flower photo?
The parent-flower label helps identify the selection. It does not guarantee identical seedlings. Read the hydrangea seed listing for the available options and growing notes.
Where can I find more flower varieties?
Visit our complete flower seeds collection to compare more choices for beds, borders, containers and indoor growing.