Quick June Flower Seeds to Sow: Accelerate Your Garden's Color Spectacle Throughout Summer
Blooming Marvels: An Unmissable Guide to Start Your Summer Flowers from Seed in June
Hey garden lovers! Summer's here, and you ain't too late to enjoy the garden blooms. June is the perfect time to sow summer flowers, even those sprouted from seed, to guarantee a swath of captivating colors throughout the season and even beyond. As your spring flowers fade, get ready to plant these quick-growing beauties for an additional burst of color.
Since the weather's already warm, there's no need for indoor seed starts. Just sow your garden seeds directly outdoors, either in flower beds or containers. Here's a mix of stunning annuals and a couple of perennials that will captivate your senses:
1. Zinnias
Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on the vibrant, eye-popping Zinnias. Staples of the summer cutting garden, these babies adore the summer heat and are perfect for the procrastinators out there. They'll germinate in as quick as 5 days if the soil temperature is 70°F (21°C) and will bloom within eight weeks, showering you with color well into fall. Deadhead those spent flowers to encourage even more blooms, and watch as they become Brad Pitt and Angelina of the flower world for your garden.
2. Marigolds
This cheery annual, Marigold, is another classic element of the summer garden. They thrive in full sun, make excellent companions for the vegetable garden with their potent odor keeping many pests at bay, especially French Marigolds. Sow these seeds in June for flowers in around eight weeks. They'll bloom all summer and keep going right up to the first frost. Deadhead frequently to encourage additional blooms.
3. Bachelor Button
Give a warm welcome to your Bachelor's Button, also known as cornflower. This annual blooms when the sun is shining brightest and will reward you with beautiful blue blooms in a spot with full sun. In warmer climates, they can become a bit weedy, but at the very least, they're easy to grow from seed in summer. They'll germinate within a week or two and bloom in less than 10 weeks.
4. Four O'clocks
Introducing Four O'clocks, these striking, trumpet-shaped flowers will dance in your garden as they bloom in the afternoon and evening. Loved by pollinators, including evening moths, these perennials in zones 9 or 10 can also be sown now in colder climates for late summer and fall flowers. Sow the seeds in rich, well-draining soil and full sun for the best results. Soak the seeds overnight before sowing to speed up germination, which should take about a week.
5. California Poppy
It's time to meet your sunny, bright orange companion, the California Poppy. A perennial in zones 8 through 11, it's also a fast-growing summer annual elsewhere. Sow the seeds now, and they'll germinate in a couple of weeks and bloom in 8-10 weeks. They prefer sunlight, though they're tolerant of poor, dry soil. Easily grown from seed, this beauty doesn't need much fuss.
6. Cosmos
These daisy-like wonders go from seed to flowers in as little as eight weeks, but be patient. They thrive in hot, dry conditions and are a perfect summer annual. Attract pollinators and birds to your garden with these gorgeous Cosmos. Choose the captivating Cupcakes and Saucer cosmos for a unique twist.
7. Sunflower
Don't forget this classic annual for fall. If sown in June, you'll be enjoying your Sunflowers in about ten weeks, just in time for late summer and fall color. Varieties such as Gigantus and Italian white sunflowers are available in the Shop for you to enjoy. Sunflowers adore full sun and rich, well-draining soil. If you're planting any of the giant varieties, remember they might need some support as they grow.
8. Coneflower
Coneflowers are perennials that usually don't bloom the first year, but there's always the exception to the rule. Sow Coneflower seeds in June, and you might still get flowers this fall from these rapid growers. They bloom profusely once they get going and will flower well into fall and up to the first frost, provided they get plenty of sunshine. Shop for our Cheyenne Spirit coneflower mix for a delightful medley of hues.
9. Coreopsis
Last but not least, Coreopsis, also known as tickseed. This perennial will reward you with a dazzling display of small, yellow daisy-like flowers, often in as little as 60 days. Once your Coreopsis blooms and the flowers start to fade, cut them back to encourage a second flush of late-fall flowers.
In summary, June is the magic month for starting wonderful flowers from seed to give your garden a boost of color for midsummer, late summer, and even fall. Happy gardening! And, as always, for more tips, sign up for our newsletter and download a free copy of our e-book, "How to Grow Delicious Tomatoes."
For home-and-garden enthusiasts looking to enhance their lifestyle, consider planting a variety of summer flowers from seed in June. Make your garden bloom with captivating Zinnias, Marigolds, Bachelor's Button, Four O'clocks, California Poppy, Cosmos, Sunflower, Coneflower, and Coreopsis. These lively blooms are perfect for adding vibrant colors to your home-and-garden and making your garden a pleasing haven throughout the summer season.
