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Impatiens are shade-loving flowers that provide continuous blooms throughout the growing season. Starting them indoors ensures they are ready to fill shady garden spots with color. Impatiens thrive in partial to full shade and require regular watering to keep their blooms vibrant and healthy.
9. Lobelia: Compact Flowers Perfect for Containers
Lobelia is a compact flower that is perfect for containers and hanging baskets. Starting lobelia indoors in February allows you to enjoy their vibrant blue, purple, or white blooms early in the season. They prefer partial shade and consistently moist soil, making them ideal for adding color to shaded areas.
10. Sunflowers: Tall Blooms with Cheerful Dispositions
Sunflowers are known for their tall, cheerful blooms that bring a sense of joy to any garden. Starting sunflowers indoors gives them a head start, ensuring they reach their full height by summer. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and their seeds can attract birds and other wildlife.
11. Nasturtiums: Edible Flowers with Vibrant Hues
Nasturtiums are edible flowers that add vibrant hues to both gardens and salads. Starting them indoors allows you to enjoy their peppery blooms early in the season. Nasturtiums prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and their trailing habit makes them ideal for containers and hanging baskets.
12. Calendula: Medicinal Blooms with Bright Colors
Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is valued for its medicinal properties and bright, cheerful blooms. Starting calendula indoors ensures a continuous supply of flowers for herbal remedies and garden beauty. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, and their petals can be used in teas and salves.
13. Dianthus: Fragrant Blooms with a Classic Look
Dianthus, or ‘pinks,’ are known for their fragrant blooms and classic, cottage-garden look. Starting them indoors in February allows you to enjoy their spicy-scented flowers early in the season. Dianthus prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making them a versatile choice for borders and containers.
14. Morning Glories: Fast-Climbing Vines with Stunning Blooms
Morning glories are fast-climbing vines that produce stunning, trumpet-shaped blooms. Starting them indoors gives them a head start, allowing them to quickly cover trellises and fences by summer. They prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and their blooms open in the morning, adding beauty to any garden.
Conclusion: Preparing for a Successful Spring Garden
By starting flowers from seed indoors in February, you set the stage for a successful and vibrant spring garden. With careful planning and attention to the needs of each plant, you can enjoy a diverse array of blooms that will enhance your outdoor space. As the weather warms, your indoor efforts will pay off, providing a lush and colorful garden that brings joy throughout the growing season.
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