We have enlisted the brightest mix of flower varieties that are perfect to be sown in winters.
California Poppy Mix
California poppy mix flowers are vibrant varieties of flowers in red, yellow and orange that grow up to 14 inches. They are native to the United States and Mexico, can also be used as garnishes for food. The California poppy mix plantation makes beautiful borders in gardens. They can also be grown in pots and hanging baskets. This drought-tolerant and easy to grow flower variety is low maintenance as the flowers continue to bloom for a long duration of time.
California poppy mix flowers emerge on long stems with 4 alternate, compound petals.
Growing Method
Chose direct seeding method instead of transplantation to preserve the roots of the plant. Sow the seeds 4 to 8 inches apart. The flowers thrive in full sun and are frost resistant. They can also adapt to poor soil.
You could buy California poppy mix flower seeds at AllThatGrows.
Dahlia Unwin Dwarf
Cheerful shades of dahlia Unwin dwarf flower bloom in vivid colours as red, yellow, pink, orange and white and grow up to 18 to 20 inches. These are commonly used as cut flowers in vases. Dahlia Unwin dwarf makes perfect borders in gardens and grows well in containers as well. They can be grown as annuals or biennials.
Flowers range from 2- 4 inches in diameter with rich green leaves.
Growing Method
Sow the seeds in sandy loamy soil and keep them moist till seedling germination. Mulch the soil and remove deadheads for prolonged flowering season.
You can buy dahlia Unwin dwarf flower seeds at AllThatgrows.
Daisy Double Mixed
With its bright shades of red, pink and white, daisy doubles mix is a low maintenance flower variety suited for
edgings. The cut flowers are widely used all over the world and are ideal for container gardening. These biennials
and cool-season annuals grow up to 6 to 12 inches.
Daisy Double Mixed Flower Characteristics
The
flower blossoms have a diameter of 1 to 2 inches and dense petals making the centre of the flower invisible. The
stem is approximately 6 inches long.
Growing Method
Seeds germinate in about
10- 15 days. Daisy doubles mix flowers need well-draining moist soil and are not drought tolerant. Remove deadheads
for a prolonged flowering season as in the case of Dahlia Unwin dwarf.
You could buy daisy doubles seeds at AllThatGrows.
Lupin Dwarf Mixed
Available in a vast array of bursting colours, lupin dwarf mixed flowers are perennials growing up to 60 cm. These scented flowers are ideal for container gardening and attract a lot of bees. The flower variety is low maintenance and can be grown easily by beginners. Lupin dwarf mixed make perfect neighbours to garlic and chives or even marigolds and daisies in the garden.
The stocky spires are short in height in this dwarf variety available in several colours.
Growing Method
Plant lupin dwarf mixed flowers in well-draining soil and water regularly. Pick a spot with sufficient sunlight and remove deadheads to prolong flowering of the plant.
You can buy lupin dwarf mixed flower seeds at AllThatGrows.
Petunia Nana Compacta Mixed
With its origin in South America, petunia nana compacta mixed are vibrant flowers widely planted in garden borders, beds and pots as they have a long flowering period. They are most commonly grown in patio and cottage gardens in beddings, hanging baskets as well as containers. The plants grow about 10 to 14 inches tall. The flowers bloom in multiple shades of red, rose, scarlet, orange, violet and white attracting a lot of bees and butterflies.
The blooms are 1 to 2 inches in size and trumpet-shaped with attractive green foliage.
Growing Method
Petunia nana compacta seeds can be started indoors, in starter pots, or directly sown outdoors as well. The flower variety prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Trim the plants after first flowering for prolonged bloom season.
You can buy petunia nana compacta flower seeds at AllThatGrows.
Verbena Mixed
Verbena mixed flowers are fast-growing brightly coloured flowers with the long flowering season. They are perfect for beginner gardeners as they are drought tolerant and low maintenance. Verbena mixed flowers can be grown in hanging baskets, pots and borders. They grow up to 10 inches tall and spread about 12 inches and bloom as different shades of pink, white, red, purple and blue.
The flowers bloom in clusters containing small, partially fused petals with hairy and dense leaves.
Growing Method
Verbena mixed flowers can be easily started from seeds on a window sill. They flourish in well-draining soil with full sun.
You can buy verbena mixed flower seeds at AllThatGrows.
Delphinium Mixed
An impressive mixture of tall rich shades as white, lavender, blue and rosy pinks, delphinium mixed flowers make perfect backdrops as they grow up to 7 feet. The cut flowers make impressive displays in vases and flower arrangements and attractive edges in the gardens.
Delphinium Mixed Flower Characteristics
Long semi-double delphinium mixed flowers are tall, spiky, uniform and well-branched in structure.
Growing Method
Sow the seeds indoors about 1/8 inch deep, 8-10 weeks before last spring frost
Delphinium mixed flowers need partial to full sun with rich well-drained loamy soil.
You can buy delphinium mixed flower seeds at AllThatGrows.
Gazania Mixed
Gazania mixed flowers resemble daisies as they belong to the same family called Asteraceae. Growing up to 8 inches tall, Gazania mixed flowers bloom in splendid colours like gold, yellow, orange, red, white and purple. They are drought tolerant and easy to grow. These free-flowering flowers are mostly grown for their ornamental appearance in beddings and edges.
Gazania mixed blooms are huge sized flowers, about 10-11cm in size with green foliage.
Growing Method
Seeds can be planted directly in the ground or pots. Gazanias love sunny spots and well-drained soils. Remove deadheads to prolong flowering of the plant.
You can buy gazania mixed flower seeds at AllThatGrows.
Phlox Drummondii Beauty Mixed
Phlox drummondii beauty mixed blooms are versatile and vibrant flowers with prominent shades of pink, white, lavender and fuschia. Native to the US, the flowers gain a height of 8-10 inches. The umbrella-shaped flowers are commonly used in patio and container gardening.
The flowers bloom in clusters with five-lobes petals with bushy foliage.
Growing Method
Phlox drummondii beauty mixed flowers thrive well in full sun. They are low maintenance and easy to grow with regular watering and healthy soil conditions.
You could buy Phlox Drummondii Mixed at AllThatGrows.
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