The Best Flowers to Plant Right Now

Paperwhites

Spring is here and it’s time to start planting! There’s nothing like fresh-cut flowers to elevate and freshen up a space, and all the more special when they’re from your own back yard. 

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Bleeding Hearts

Some of my favorites below:

1. Lenten Rose- a shade-loving perennial

2. Paperwhites- easy blooming bulbs

3. Bleeding Heart- heart-shaped blooms, perennial

4. Blanket Flower- a wildflower perennial that attracts bees

5. Phlox- good filler, versatile, needs direct sunlight

6. Gladiolus- perennial in the iris family, start to sprout 5-8 weeks after planting

7. Sedum- flowering plant that changes colors throughout seasons

8. Zinnia- vibrant and grow quickly 

9. Hydrangeas- can plant in spring or fall, need direct sunlight and protection from wind

10. Lantana- drought resistant, needs direct sunlight, native to tropical climates

11. Hyacinths- plant in fall for spring blooms, naturalize themselves 

12. Daffodils- must be planted in fall for spring blooms

13. Crocus- hardy bulbs, rodents tend to dig them up and relocate them, so they spread easily

14. Weigela- trumpeting flowers that bloom in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade 

Gladiolus

What are going to plant this spring?

Hydrangeas

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