Flowers To Sow In January

How to choose the best flower seeds to plant in January

This is the month to make sure your summer garden will be full of scent – by sowing sweet peas. ‘Cupani’ and ‘High Scent’ are among two of the best for fragrance. And for more of these easy-to-grow blooms, why not try Sweet Pea ‘Fragrant Tumbler’ in a container, Sweet Pea ‘Fragrant Tide Mix’ as ground cover, and Sweet Pea ‘Fragrant Boundary’ as a scented hedge? Read our expert advice on growing sweet peas for practical tips. For more information on flower seeds, see our Frequently Asked Questions below.

Which flower seeds can be sown without a greenhouse?

Many flower seeds can be germinated on a windowsill rather than in a greenhouse. Try sowing coleus seeds this month, along with morning glory and cosmos seeds.

Which flower seeds are easiest to germinate?

Sweet peas are one of the easiest flower seeds to germinate. They like to be started in root trainers to minimise root disturbance when planting out.

Which flower seeds bloom the soonest?

If you sow delphinium and dianthus seeds in January, you can enjoy beautiful blooms from June.