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Easiest Flowers to Grow

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Growing beautiful flowers is easier than you think! You need to follow some basic rules to stick with these tried and true types. In the beginning, read the plant tag or description to find out whether the flowers are annual flowers that live in one season or perennial flowers that return for many years. (More about years and perennials here). If they are perennials, make sure they survive the winter in your USDA Hardiness Zone. And do not forget to give them the light they need. For example, if the plant tag says full sun, it is six hours or more a day; Part of the sun is half of it. Do not be fooled! Those who love shade will roar in the afternoon sun, and those who love the sun will not bloom in the shade. When you first plant your new plants in the ground, water them in case of any drought - that is, if it has not rained for a week. (Or look at these drought-tolerant plants!) If you are planting flowers in pots, make sure there are drainage holes or pierce some of the bottoms of the pot yourself so its roots do not get wet.


Now, wear your gardening gloves and plant these easy flowers to grow in your garden.


Sweet Alyssum


Sweet Alyssum looks amazing when falling out of baskets and window boxes or falling on top of a wall. It comes in pure white and pink and purple and has a delicate scent that is beautiful when planted next to seating areas. It survives even the slightest frost, and pollinators absolutely adore it! Sweet Alice loves the sun but can handle a little shade.


Delosperma


Delosperma, also known as the ice plant, is a hardy perennial plant that blooms from spring to frost. Its low-growing habit of controlling erosion in the mountains is natural, and pollinators love it! Incidentally, this is not the same plant as the invasive species, also known as the carboproteus, the ice plant.


Marigold



If you can always pick an easy flower, marigold will be our choice! Your grandmother (and her grandmother!) May have grown up with these solid old-fashioned favorites. These annuals are almost indestructible, retaining hot and dry climates, and bloom intermittently from planting until severe frosts. They come in different heights ranging from six inches to two feet, including sunny yellow, cheerful orange, and creamy white.


Sedum


With hundreds of cheetah types, you'll find the one you like. Its succulent leaves help to maintain a dry climate, and its muted colors are welcomed in the garden in late spring when almost everything fades. The cut flowers will last almost always in a vase! Damage requires full sun.


Catmint

This hardy perennial with vague gray-green leaves have a spicy, mint-scented, and purple-blue bloom that lasts from mid-summer. Pollen adders love catnip! The new varieties are compact but have a nice ridge shape. Lettuce needs full sun.


Begonia


These low-maintenance annuals will continue to bloom without the need for your deadhead (pinch spent flowers). Comes in a variety of varieties and colors including rose, red, white, salmon, or orange. Begonia often need shade, although some varieties can take a little sun


Nasturtium


These bright annuals are easy to grow from seed; Soak oveanyonernight and rub a cup against the seed before planting to encourage faster germination. They are slow to depart, but in late summer, you will have tons of flowers. Nasturtium comes in bush forms and climbing vines. Fun Bonus: They are edible, with a slight chili kick to spice up the salads. Nasturtiums need full sun


Angelonia



Angelonia is an indispensable plant for patio pots. It comes in every color of the rainbow and will bloom from spring to autumn without the need for anyone deadhead. In cold weather they need full sun and in hot weather afternoon shade.


Viola


The small faces of these adorable annuals handle the slightest frost, so they will bloom throughout the winter in mild climates. Although they are technically annual, the violas drop tons of seeds, so they will most likely reappear next spring. They work well in pots or on the ground and require full sun.


Daylilies


You can grow anything else If not, try the dailies. Incredibly confusing, these perennials only bloom one day (as the name implies) but bloom profusely. You can pluck them when the flowers fade if you are a little relaxed or leave them in place. In a few years, you can plant it elsewhere in your garden or share it with friends. , Daylilies require full sun.

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