What Flowers to Sow in May | Flowers to Sow in Spring

What Flowers to Sow in May | Flowers to Sow in Spring | What to Sow Now!

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What flowers to sow in May? My top picks of flower seeds to sow in Spring! Because maybe you’re wondering ‘what should I sow this month?’ This month, I ask a pretty special KZfaq gardener who needs very little introduction, ‪@Lovelygreens‬ to recommend her one seed, that if you sow nothing else, you have to sow this!
And if you're wondering what vegetable seeds you can sow in May, here's my video: • What To Sow in May | G...
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// Today's Seeds //
Phlox ► amzn.to/3ONyX8L
Zinnia ► amzn.to/3LdpKnw
Sunflower ► amzn.to/3Npjv1X
Calendula ► amzn.to/3ktkalS
Love In a Mist ► amzn.to/3kuavvi
Cornflower ► amzn.to/38Eg1sh
Tagetes ► amzn.to/3vwlr1E
Nicotiana ► amzn.to/3KquLII
Asters ► amzn.to/3s2fPKt
Cosmos ► amzn.to/38JHg56
Nasturtium 'Orchid Flame' (Tanya's Recommendation)
Wildflower Mixes ► amzn.to/3LCnYwU
Foxglove Excelsior Mix
Foxglove Pam’s Choice - Alternative found here (‘Alba’) ► amzn.to/38DJjaO
Digitalis Ferruginea
Honesty / Lunaria ► amzn.to/37Wl1bV
Wallflowers ► amzn.to/3y3cyOG
Perennial Sunflower / Heliopsis
Lavender ► amzn.to/37Tqj85
Aquilegia ► amzn.to/3Kqv1ra
Hardy Geranium
Veronicastrum
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// Timestamps //
0:00 Intro
1:21 Annuals to Sow in May & Late Spring
3:53 Catch-Up Annuals to Sow in May
6:52 Tanya's One Seed That If You Sow Nothing Else, You Have to Sow This!
11:24 Sowing Biennials in May & Late Spring
14:45 Sowing Perennials in May & Late Spring
18:58 Outtro
Photo credits / acknowledgements:
Digitalis Ferruginea: Rictor Norton and David Allan (Flickr)
White Foxglove: Marylin Peddle (Flickr), CajunAce (Flickr)
Wallflowers: Martin Cooper (Flickr), Ruth Hartnup (Flickr), Peter Stenzel (Flickr)
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@RealBradMiller Жыл бұрын

Nasturtiums are a favorite of mine!! I shoved a few seeds in an awkward crevice behind a water spout and between a concrete pathway, they sprouted, and are catching up quickly with the ones I planted last month. Been growing and collecting seed for over a decade, and they only thing that changes is the variety and amount... Which grows each year!

@melanieallen8980 2 жыл бұрын

my nasturtiums grow back every year.it always makes me happy!😊

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

They're tough as anything aren't they!

@amassing 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, the only thing I thought to add to this is annul herbs, many of which make beautiful ornamental plants. If you like to grow your own cut flowers then herbs can provide wonderful filler, foliage and scent for your arrangements. This year I'm growing Camomile, Feverfew, Florist Dill, Bronze Fennel, Thai Basil and Greek Cress.

@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow 2 жыл бұрын

Your garden is impressive! Your passion and hard work shows. As a gardener & I make garden videos too. I am extremely thankful for any tips and guidance you provide. I hope we can learn from each other as we grow! Never stop learning!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@TheChazonator 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. I love your Irish accent. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world here. I’m learning so much from you!!!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@leeannconnolly1955 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree l grew them for the first time last year Nastritium took off and became my first favorite flower there hardy and gorgeous,not to mention delicious.😅.

@thetinygarden_ Жыл бұрын

Really looking to do more flowers this year...this is so helpful! Laura 🌱🙃

@lgparker4726 2 жыл бұрын

Love your seed ideas. We call Aquiliga 'granny bonnet', such a lovely plant.

@shareen966 2 жыл бұрын

Only recently found you ...so glad i did....now off to buy some lavender seeds! 💜 😁

@jasminelouisefarrall 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent seeds Niall 😀 I absolutely love Foxgloves 💕

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@davidthescottishvegan 2 жыл бұрын

A fantastic selection of flower seeds to sow and it was great to see Tanya from Lovely Greens with her one selection Niall. Keep safe, well and happy gardening.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! I was really chuffed that Tanya was willing to join me in the episode!

@summerholiday12 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Niall for monthly reminder 🙏🌼🌻🌸🏵️

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

@marymary5494 2 жыл бұрын

Always so inspiring. Thank you. 👌💕

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@IchBinDerVerlorene 2 жыл бұрын

I look forward to each of these videos so much every month! Míle buíochas!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings, Niall, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA 🇺🇸 Beautiful content, as always. So glad to see your garden is catching up with mine, as far as sunny 🌞 days ahead 💓

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peggy! ❤️ Thanks, glad you liked it - we're slowly slowly catching you!

@fishndchick2228 2 жыл бұрын

On my way to pick up more soil and seeds right now 🤗

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! I'm gonna have to go and get more compost myself!

@McNeep 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. 😀 very informative

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Eilish!

@charlotteinnocent8752 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@lineaostri 2 жыл бұрын

I love geraniums. I never knew they were easy to start from seed. Thank you for the info! And I'm so excited this year about my lavender. They're growing better than I expected!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! That's great to hear about your lavender!

@melanieallen8980 2 жыл бұрын

Exciting! 1more month of Autumn in Australia, so I need to get my flowers in now in time4winter.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah definitely!

@TheGrowUpChannel 2 жыл бұрын

2 of my favourite gardeners! Great selection to so sow. Thanks for sharing Niall! Danny

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! I was delighted that Tanya was willing to join me in the video!

@Lovelygreens 2 жыл бұрын

It was fun joining Niall for this video! So pleased that you enjoyed it 💚

@sylviajackson7762 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Niall. Really enjoy your posts and I just wanted to tell you that my husband recently made me a hotbin after we watched your video. He thought your instructions were so clear and helpful, really easy to follow. So thank you for that.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! I'm so glad that the video instructional was useful - good luck with the hot composter and let me know how you get on with it!

@ElderandOakFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions! I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've come across your channel. It amazes me with how long I've been watching gardening videos on yt, I still come across new channels all the time?!?

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! I'm so pleased that you've found me and the channel!

@MorningsattheAllotment 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video - and a lovely guest (or rather two - can‘t forget Maggie 🤣 ) And yes, I have to agree with Tanya: nasturtiums 👏🏻 We have some self seeding nasturtiums every year, but I also sow a whole seed tray of different colors and heights to pop in between the other crops

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rebekka! Really glad you enjoyed it! Yeah Nasturtiums are a brilliant recommendation - I've got mine started!

@MorningsattheAllotment 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens - I'm currently steaming the compost to get rid of the fungus gnat larvae, then will start mine in modules (I normally just direct sow, but I want to be able to control how many plants I actually have in each spot.

@tippysdaddy7468 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Niall, lovely selection of seeds to sow. I like Tanya's suggestion of nasturtium, which has just reminded me, I have some in the fridge from last year, will get them sown. I don't know how you have the patience, to grow perennials from seed, I know I haven't lol I just go out and buy the plant. Allan

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

The patience isn't always there, believe me! It's more that with a garden my size, it would cost me a fortune otherwise! 😂

@myduyencao7257 2 жыл бұрын

Eine einfarbige grüne Bepflanzung passt perfekt zu modernen Gärten.

@Lovelygreens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for inviting me to join you for this video, Niall! It was truly a pleasure 🌻💐🌼🌹🌷

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Not at all, the thanks goes to you for your time and being kind enough to make the segment for my video. Thanks so much!

@lisbethsalander8921 2 жыл бұрын

Use grow bags bury them cheap use same for years move as seasonal demands

@magm679 2 жыл бұрын

was great to see you "lovely greens" I have you on my list to follow. Your one seed was interesting......my personal favourite plant of all time.....just love the smell of them....nastursnims xx

@nicolepapole 2 жыл бұрын

I'm focusing heavily on vegetable and fruit production but I'd like to dip my toes in sewing flowers. I do have some wildflower mixes I will be tossing about this week! And I may try marigolds from seed. I did start some indoors but it will be fun! I do have nasturtiums as well!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Super! That's great that you're growing both edibles and flowers

@AJsGreenThumbLLC 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome collab packed with great info! Was that a pyracantha hedge behind you....for the intro? Spectacular!!!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Glad you liked it! It's a Berberis in that full-on orange colour!

@jennyjohnson9012 2 жыл бұрын

You've got me fired up. I have quite a few of your recommendations....so I'm off to the greenhouse!!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

That's so good that it got you fired up! Enjoy your time in the greenhouse!

@Sue-sx3io 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the flower suggestions, now the list just keeps getting longer but that's the beauty of gardening right?

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

It sure is! The never ending list of 'oh, I'd love to grow that!'

@Sue-sx3io 2 жыл бұрын

okay seeing Maggie walk across the camera is just wholesome. it's like she knows when you are filming.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly on cue!!

@Lovelygreens 2 жыл бұрын

She's taking over ALL the channels 😹

@MorningsattheAllotment 2 жыл бұрын

Maggie is the secret star!

@wrongwayconway 2 жыл бұрын

My favourites: lavender, zinnias, echinacea, bee balm, and peonies (oh and my ever increasing hosta collection). Love 'em!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Those are all great choices - I love them!

@danlit7018 2 жыл бұрын

You are a pleasant fellow, you have a subbed fan. Ive just put out all of my flowers on my allotment, its traditional to have them next to the path. I have a double allotment and i built a mini house with all mod cons, awesome. Im the constant gardener. Mint, Lemon balm, strawberries, gooseberry, logan berry, black berry, red current, purple brocco, normal brocco, cauliflower, normal and purple, rhubarb, raspberry, cooking apple, 2 types table apple, 3 types of potatos, garlic, thyme, parsley, sage, cillantro, oregano, wild garlic, rocket, swedes, tomato's, red and white and onions, chives, broad beans, runner beans. Im looking to get some stevia and them im done.

@MsBishcake 2 жыл бұрын

My lunaria has gone mad and I adore it. It's made the garden feel alive again after the winter and filled it not only with colour and flowers but bees, butterflies and all other pollinators

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Lunaria does tend to go a bit mad doesn't it?! But like you say, it's fantastic

@LorraineG123 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry late watching, was camping among my garden plants ha ha. Great video, Niall what have you done, i was happy at weekend, had flower seeds all planted, and now you have reminded me of many i forgot, ha ha, will have to go purchase again. I love foxgloves too, childhood memories with them, have them in my front garden. Sadly the lavender from my mums garden died, will try again. Honesty is a flower i adore, its everywhere after i planted it last year, and the seed pods are even more beautiful in the sun. Niall, thankyou, i have saved this video, so much choice.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lorraine! Every month I think I'm leading people to buy even more seeds and plants! 😂

@LorraineG123 2 жыл бұрын

@@niallgardens oh you are 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@summerholiday12 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks nail 👍 more seed shopping😂l love the perennial sunflower one helio something, save a lot of work! Can you direct sow the lavender seeds?

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

I would be inclined to sow the lavender in pots or modules I think. Oh and the perennial sunflower is a heliopsis, just in case you're looking for it!

@GardenDiscovery 2 жыл бұрын

I can't sow this month ill be in Ireland. But ill be visiting different gardens like Curraghmore and Powerscourt to get my fix

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy Ireland!

@valwright3699 2 жыл бұрын

Last year my nasturtiums both climbing and dwarf varieties were ravaged, nay decimated by cabbage white caterpillars. They were like an all you can eat buffet. Revenge possibly for covering the brassicas with enviromesh? 🤔

@gryl7471 2 жыл бұрын

Nasturtium are a catch crop. Bugs love them. I put sacrificial ones next to veggies. Then the others are left alone. And the veggies, too.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Aw no Val! Sounds like it was a case of revenge against the enviromesh! hahahahah!

@myk1200s 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video but I have to ask you what is all of that what looks to be orange flowers behind you Beautiful whatever they are 🌞👍

@frasersgirl4383 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What is the name of that tall blue aquilegia you showed??!!

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

So the bad news is... I don't actually know! It's Aquilegia, but I'm not sure exactly which!

@honoregale856 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful selection as always. I am a bit confused about Phlox, I thought they were a perennial as I already have some in my garden. Are there also annual phloxes?

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Honore! Yeah there are actually both annual and perennial Phlox plants - at the minute I have one single perennial Phlox in the front garden, but the ones I was suggesting this month are the annuals. Hope this helps!

@honoregale856 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, that clarifies things

@hazelmanship7516 2 жыл бұрын

Niall I'll catch up later,busy day celebrating hubby's 70 th thanks

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday to him!!

@hazelmanship7516 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks,having a fab day 😀

@hazelmanship7516 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Niall, brilliant video,very interesting to see different seeds to sow now, had a Brill day, see you soon 😊

@susanwoods174 2 жыл бұрын

Every year I grow nasturtium, and every year as they get flowers on they get blackfly, do u have any ideas how it avoid this. Just found ur channel, its great!! And love an Irish accent.

@RealBradMiller Жыл бұрын

Try knocking the things off with a stream of water or scrape them with your fingers. They usually show up before the good guys come in to take care of them. 👍👍 If a leaf has way too many, just take off the whole leaf, as long as you have plenty to spare! They bounce back quickly, but take a break in the heat, so that's when pests will really knock them out of the game and there will be no autumn flowers! Cheers! You can also try a tsp of dish soap(lemon scented Joy brand works great) in a qt water sprayer and spray them in the evening, just let it sit and rinse off before the next morning to avoid burning!

@saralowe5306 2 жыл бұрын

Nastershams just get completely eaten up by caterpillars. I find them a nightmare. My favourite is lupins, I have a hundred of them sprouting and bumble bees love them.

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Lupins are gorgeous! I love them! I know what you mean about the nasturtiums, though I haven't had them attacked quite that badly thank goodness

@pronoun_dilemma 2 жыл бұрын

I have always bought potted flowers from the garden centres and spent too much money!!! I assume that growing from seeds will work out a lot cheaper??

@niallgardens 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they're great value!