Quick Colour for the Garden

May_hokkaido/Pixabay (sweet alyssum)

So it’s spring and many of us are thinking about what we can plant in our gardens when the lovely daffies and then tulips are simply stalks.

We want colour – don’t we? – after the wet weather that had us all feeling like we were breathing through a wet sock in a perpetual gloom.

Well, the gloom isn’t quite over yet, so it’s a good idea to think of plants that will withstand a bit of windy chill and hopefully provide some scoff for the little creatures that are emerging, like the bees.

Personally, I never dig out dandelions this early. They are often the first nourishment for those insects that are getting into whatever sun we might be having. I know they can take over a bit later on, but they are so pretty and bright and, even when they go to seed, beautiful to look at.

VasilySukovatitsyn/Pixabay (pot marigold)

Anyway, we are talking about seeds to get out into pots or borders now such as pot marigolds. If you plant the seeds out now, you will be likely to have some cheery blooms in about six weeks.

Hans/Pixabay (nasturtium)

Nasturtiums are another firm favourite. Plant the seeds now and expect to see some peppery blooms in around 15 weeks. Worry not, it’s worth the wait.

Cornflower seeds planted now will bloom a bit sooner in around ten weeks, or why not some California poppies? These beauties are likely to flower in about 15 weeks.

Something a little quicker would be sweet alyssum which can flower at around seven weeks.

canva/Pixabay (poppy and cornflower)

So what are you waiting for?

Off with you, to wherever you buy your seeds, and let us know how you get on. We would love to see the colours burst across Pembrokeshire’s gardens and patios.