IF you’ve avoided your flower beds all summer, it’s not too late to take action.
In fact, there are five easy blooms you can add to your garden right now that will brighten your space next spring.
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A gardening pro revealed the five best flowers to plant during the month of August (stock image)Credit: Getty
While September may be in sight, most of August is still ahead of us and it can be prime time to sow certain flowers.
Easy to grow, attractive to pollinators, and are suitable for even the smallest spaces, these plants are the perfect addition to any garden.
Writing for Netmums, a professional gardener revealed the best flowers to add to your garden right now.
Cornflowers
Cornflowers are easy to grow and will add a pop of colour to your flower beds next spring (stock image)Credit: Getty
Cornflower are easy to grow from seed and add a pop of colour to everything from window boxes to flower beds.
This flower blooms best in direct sunlight and prefers well-drained soil.
You will want to spread the seeds far apart, lightly watering the soil after.
They are also brilliant for attracting bees and butterflies to your outdoor space.
This will help your garden to flourish even further with increased pollination.
Sowing cornflowers in August will give your bright beautiful flowers next spring or early summer.
Pot Marigold (Calendula)
Calendula or pot marigold are easy to manage and ideal for planting with your little ones (stock image)Credit: Getty
According to the gardening pro, pot marigolds are “sunshine in flower form”.
They are bright, easy to manage, and are perfect for a day of gardening with your little ones thanks to the large seeds.
These can be sown directly into planters and tend to germinate quickly.
You should plant these at least eight weeks before the first autumn frost for the best results.
Pot marigolds are known to grow quickly and are not fussy about the soil.
They also have the potential to flower until autumn if the weather stays mild.
These flowers also attract pollinators and they even have petals that are edible.
Forget-Me-Nots
Forget-me-not flourish in most settings, making them perfect for less involved gardeners (stock image)Credit: Getty
These “small but mighty” flowers are a must for your August flower beds.
Forget-me-nots prefer partial shade, something to remember when planting for next year.
Sowing these around autumn time can lead to earlier blooms in spring.
Keep the soil consistently wet while sowing and make sure to deadhead once these flowers do pop up.
Sowing them now will give you a blanket of beautiful blue daisies next spring.
Forget-me-nots can flourish in bordered flower beds, pots, and even window boxes.
California Poppies
The California poppy is said to thrive even when it is neglected (stock image)Credit: Getty
California poppies are often described as a “bold, bright, and easy” addition to your garden.
Offering orange and yellow blooms, these flowers love the sun and don’t mind poor soil.
Make sure to place these plants exactly where you want them when sowing as they do not transplant well.
Give them a light watering after sowing and then allow the soil to dry out.
In fact, they even thrive on a bit of neglect and can be directly sown into bare patches, making them ideal for less dedicated gardeners.
And like the other flowers on this list, they will add some joy to your outdoor space come spring.
Wild Carrot
Wild carrot flowers can help boost the bee population in your area when in bloom (stock image)Credit: Getty
Referred to by gardening enthusiasts as a “hidden gem”, the wild carrot plant adds an interesting look to your space with “lacey white flower heads”.
These tiny umbrella-like flowers are also really good for bee populations.
Also known as Queen Anne’s lace, these flowers need moist soil during germination but tend to be quite drought-tolerant once established.
They add a soft and gentle feel to your garden and help wildlife to flourish.
So why not take five minutes and sprinkle some of the above seeds in your garden this August?
You’ll be glad you did when your flower beds begin blooming after the long winter.
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