Flower Seeds To Sow In July

How to choose the best flower seeds to plant in July

Drying flowers extends the life of your blooms and means you can enjoy them during the dark winter months. Sow catmint seeds to create beautiful dried flowers, along with Chinese Lantern, which has orange, papery seed pods that look lovely in dried displays. For more advice, see the Frequently Asked Questions below.

Which flower seeds are best for direct sowing?

July is the perfect time to direct sow wallflowers, forget-me-nots, and Sweet Williams into outdoor seedbeds. Simply transplant them into their final flowering positions in autumn.

Which flower seeds are the best for scent?

If you want fragrant flowers, choose Sweet William ‘Perfume Mix’, Stock ‘Sweetly Scented Mix’ or one of our wallflower varieties.

Which flower seeds are best for dry gardens?

For those dry spots in your garden, choose Gaillardia ‘Goblin’. The flaming crimson blooms are tipped with yellow, creating a spectacular splash of colour.