Flower Seeds To Start Now To Grow Your Own Summer Wedding Bouquet

Congratulations! You're engaged! Are you planning a summer wedding? The coming months will fly by, but you know you'll want to create unforgettable moments and special memories no matter how quickly the hands on the clock spin! As you make your to-do list, however, there is one task that you know you can't put off until the last minute. If you want a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement, these are the flower seeds to start growing now for your summer wedding bouquet. They are an eclectic mix, so plant what speaks to you and makes your heart leap — maybe not quite as much as your fiancé does, but if flowers give your heart a little jolt, who are we to argue?

Begin by prepping a spot for your young seedlings. To get the tiny blossoms off to the best possible start, you'll need to study what each seed requires, such as how many seeds can be in the same space, how much water they prefer, and how long the germination period is. Be sure to consider the seed growing environment and avoid these common mistakes when starting seeds indoors, like not having enough light or using the wrong kind of soil. With such an important event, give those seedlings a special boost by starting them under a grow light like this SYEIORAOM Grow Lights for Indoor Plants if you don't live in an area with abundant natural winter light.

The sky's the limit if you're growing your own flowers, but before discussing all the non-traditional blooms that can be included in a bridal bouquet, give some thought to whether or not you want to include a few tried-and-true favorites. Roses (Rosa L.), for example, are readily available and reliably beautiful while holding up to the day-long festivities, but you aren't going to grow a rose bush from seeds and have it ready to decorate a bouquet in a few months. You'll have to explore other classic cutting garden options, and a good place to start is to check out the 15 flowers perfect for a cut flower garden.

There is a sweet flower you should start seeding in winter for a beautiful spring display that would make a lovely addition to a wedding posy. Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus L.) is a pretty flower that fills in the gaps in any bouquet with a wonderful fragrance and beautiful cottage-garden appearance. If you are fond of bold hues, you might want to sow floss flower (Ageratum houstonianum) seeds so that its bright indigo pom-poms can sass the other flowers in the bouquet. Don't neglect to include zinnia (Zinnia L.) among your traditional cutting flower seed choices, especially the zinnia seeds TikTok swears by for a garden full of big, beautiful blooms. It holds up to a full day of being carried and flung about before being tossed over the shoulder to waiting maidens. Sturdy zinnias also come in a rainbow of colors, which could be yet another reason why they're so popular.

Growing flowers from seeds is like opening a door to a secret garden: Whatever flowers you want in your bridal bouquet, you can have. If you always thought an all-white bouquet was boring but you'd love one with extraordinarily dark blooms that look almost black, this is your chance. Choosing your seeds gives you the opportunity to cultivate seedlings you'd never see in a florist's shop. It doesn't get much more magical than that! The most challenging part might be narrowing your selections, so opt for ones that will mature within the timeframe between your planting date and wedding date, as well as disease-resistant ones, have the characteristics you want, and come from a reputable retailer.

For a genuine drama that can't be denied, look no further than the six stunning black flowers you can grow from seed for a dramatic garden. The black cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus 'Black Gem') are strikingly beautiful and come in several varieties of lush, darkest burgundies and near-black purple. Another flower to consider growing from seed for an unusual wedding bouquet or as a stunning accent in your bouquet is black hollyhock (Alcea rosea 'Nigra'). The color is an abyss of the deepest maroon possible, surrounding a creamy center ringed by a halo of brighter magenta. Almost a true black when fully opened (indigo when closed), these Black Velvet Petunia Seeds come in a pack of 100 seeds. The seeds germinate by exposure to light and thus are sprinkled on top of the soil and not covered by it; remember that all seeds are different, and planting instructions should be followed carefully.

You might already be having difficulty deciding which flowers to plant, and who can blame you when the choices seem endless? You can peruse lists like nine flower seeds to plant in the winter for a beautiful spring garden and be sure that snapdragons (Antirrhinum majus) and larkspur (Consolida ajacis) definitely are making the cut, but then you remember one more flower from the list of 15 flowers perfect for a cut flower garden that has a bunch of beautiful colors and is an absolute showstopper: dahlia! Although it is possible to start dahlias from seed, most of the time, you'll find them available as tubers, which are essentially a very thick part of the stem or root that grows underground. The American Dahlia Society notes that you can give them a jumpstart by planting the tubers in a pot inside a month before it warms up enough to plant them outdoors.

It's always a good idea to check your local nurseries and garden centers for plants since they will stock appropriate items to grow in your area. They also will have knowledgeable staff to answer your questions. However, the selections can sometimes be limited in local stores, so if you want to check online retailers, you might find beauties like the breathtaking October Sky dahlia, which offers pink and sunny yellow in the same bloom. Three of the October Sky Dahlia Tubers are $59.95 on Amazon. And take a look at Creme de Cognac Dahlia ($24.99); its color moves from pink to peach to almost magenta, all in the same flower. But no matter how pretty these homegrown flowers are, they indeed won't detract from the beautiful bride holding them.