September is a great time to plant flowers in the UK, as it allows for an earlier crop in spring, makes use of otherwise empty soil, and saves time on spring planting. Here are some flowers that can be planted in September:
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Sweet peas: Sow sweet peas in a cold frame or greenhouse for early summer blooms next year.
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Daffodils: Daffodils are popular spring-flowering bulbs that are ideal for planting in September. They can be grown in flower beds or containers.
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Calendula: Calendula can be sown in September and will bloom a couple of weeks earlier than those from a spring sowing.
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Pot marigold: Pot marigold is a hardy annual that can be sown in September and will bloom a couple of weeks earlier than those from a spring sowing.
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Love-in-a-mist: Love-in-a-mist is a hardy annual that can be sown in September and will bloom a couple of weeks earlier than those from a spring sowing.
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English bluebells: English bluebells can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the spring.
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Snowdrops: Snowdrops can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the spring.
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Crocus: Crocus can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the spring.
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Tulips: Tulips can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the spring.
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Hyacinths: Hyacinths can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the spring.
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Alliums: Alliums can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the spring.
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Cyclamen: Cyclamen can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the autumn and winter.
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Pansies: Pansies can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the autumn and winter.
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Violas: Violas can be planted in September for a beautiful display in the autumn and winter.
