There are a number of seeds that can be sowed this month Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters August might not be the first month you consider for sowing new seeds in your garden, but according to the green-thumbed gurus at fantasticgardeners.co.uk , there's an array of seeds ideal for planting during this season.
Indoors or outdoors, vibrant blooms await those who start in August, setting up a blooming display for the ensuing autumn and winter months. Their comprehensive planting calendar guides enthusiasts on what to cultivate each month and, for those braving the August heat, here's a peek at what can hit the soil: Opt for Cacti if you're aiming to bring a touch of arid elegance into your abode. The gardening virtuosos recommend beginning with moist, gritty, free-draining compost.
"Fill a pot with moist gritty free-draining compost and gently sow cacti seeds under the surface of the dirt. Sprinkle a layer of vermiculite over the seeds in turn covering the whole surface of the compost." Cultivate these spiny specimens by covering their pots with plastic bags and placing them by a warm windowsill.
Seedlings are expected within weeks, ready for individual pots by springtime, reports the Mirror . For something a tad different, why not try feverfew, historically dubbed 'medieval aspirin' due to its healing properties? The advice is simple: "So feverfew seeds outdoors in August into prepared seed beds." Garden enthusiasts, take note, for August brings the perfect occasion to plant gorgeous potentilla flowers.
The seasoned green thumbs suggest choosing a sun-kissed spot in your garden that benefits from some afternoon shade. Space the potentilla seeds about 20 to 45 cm apart. While potentilla plants prefer slightly acidic soil, they aren't too fussy and will settle into plain soil just as well.
California poppies may be fleeting beauties, but these rugged flowers manage just fine under harsh conditions and demand minimal fuss. This resilient, drought-resistant bloom naturally bows out as the season ends, presenting an ideal opportunity to sow new seeds for next year's floral display. Meanwhile, wild carrot seeds are most successful when sown in winter conditions, best planted at the tail-end of August when the march into autumn begins.
Gardening gurus from fantasticgardeners.co.uk advise aspiring gardeners to "Sow seeds directly outside and cover them with a thin layer of soil.
It takes two years for the plant to flower, so if you want a continual display, sow seeds each year." The Siberian wallflower is another stunner for the planting roster in August, promising a sea of colour come spring. Plant these seeds in moist, well-draining seed compost, gently covering them with vermiculite and keeping the soil moist.
Expect germination within one to two weeks post-planting. For those looking to grow coleus, specialists offer this advice: "Fill a seed tray or small container with good quality, well-draining potting mix. Place your seeds on top of the soil and press them in gently without covering them with dirt, as coleus seeds need light to germinate.
" The tray must then be covered with plastic and situated on a warm windowsill, ensuring the soil remains moist, with frequent watering essential for the emerging seedlings..
