Flowers Mix Growing Guides

California Poppy Red Chief

How to Grow California Poppy Red Chief Direct Sowing Outdoors (Recommended) California Poppy Red Chief is a fast-growing annual that thrives in cool weather. It is best direct-sown outdoors because poppies have a deep taproot and dislike being transplanted. 1....
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Johnny Jump-Up ‘Helen Mount’

How to Grow Johnny Jump-Up Helen Mount Direct Sowing Outdoors (Recommended) Johnny Jump-Up Helen Mount is a cool-season hardy annual. It grows best when direct-sown outdoors in cool weather and can tolerate light frost. 1. Choose a Season Direct-sow outdoors...
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Zinnia ‘Dahlia Flowered Mix’

How to Grow Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Mix Direct Sowing Outdoors (Recommended) Zinnia Dahlia Flowered Mix is a warm-season annual that grows quickly from seed. Direct sowing outdoors after frost danger has passed gives strong plants and beautiful blooms from early...
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Poppy Shirley Single Mix

How to Grow Shirley Poppy Single Mix Direct Sowing Outdoors (Recommended) Shirley Poppy is a hardy cool-season annual and is best grown by direct sowing outdoors. Poppies dislike transplanting, so sowing directly into the garden gives the best results. 1....
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Borage

How to Grow Borage Direct Sowing Outdoors (Recommended) Borage is a hardy annual that grows easily from seed. It is best direct-sown outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked, and it produces attractive flowers that are loved by...
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Sweet Pea ‘Bijou Mix’

How to Grow Sweet Pea Bijou Mix Before You Plant Sweet Pea seeds have a hard outer coat. For best germination, nick each seed with a nail file or sandpaper, or soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours...
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Sweet Pea ‘Knee High Mix’

How to Grow Sweet Pea Knee High Mix Before You Plant Sweet Pea seeds have a hard outer coat. For best germination, nick each seed with a nail file or sandpaper, or soak the seeds in warm water for 24...
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Cosmos

6 Easy Steps to Grow Cosmos Choose a Season – Plant after last frost in spring when soil has warmed to 65–70 °F (18–21 °C). Cosmos thrive in summer heat and bloom into fall. Choose the Right Spot – Full...
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Snapdragon

6 Easy Steps to Grow Snapdragon Choose a Season – Plant in early spring or start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost. Germinates best at 65–75 °F (18–24 °C). Choose the Right Spot – Full sun is ideal, but...
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Calendula

6 Easy Steps to Grow Calendula Choose a Season – Best grown in cool weather. Plant after last frost in spring or in late summer/early fall for blooms in cooler climates. Germinates best at 60–65 °F (15–18 °C). Note: In...
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