We would either plant small transplants in the fall or we’d start seeds indoors about 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost date. The flowers seem to handle transplanting well enough from seedling, and tend to bloom stronger and healthier than directly-sown seeds. If you sow inside, ensure the seeds aren’t covered too heavily with soil. Again, they need the light to germinate. Keep seeds and seeding moist, but not soggy.
You can certaily sow seeds, too, and these flowers self-sow so they pick up from seed pretty easily. Just note that it could take a year for the seed to bloom so this requires more patience. To sow: Sprinkle the seeds on top of regular seed starting mix about six weeks before the last frost date. Do not cover the seed as they need light to germinate. Plant your seedlings outdoors after any danger of frost has passed.
We would either plant small transplants in the fall or we’d start seeds indoors about 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost date. The flowers seem to handle transplanting well enough from seedling, and tend to bloom stronger and healthier than directly-sown seeds. If you sow inside, ensure the seeds aren’t covered too heavily with soil. Again, they need the light to germinate. Keep seeds and seeding moist, but not soggy.
You can certaily sow seeds, too, and these flowers self-sow so they pick up from seed pretty easily. Just note that it could take a year for the seed to bloom so this requires more patience. To sow: Sprinkle the seeds on top of regular seed starting mix about six weeks before the last frost date. Do not cover the seed as they need light to germinate. Plant your seedlings outdoors after any danger of frost has passed.