Flower Growing Guides
32 flowers with complete growing information
Beautiful blooms for pollinators, cut flowers, and garden beauty. Annuals and perennials.
Sunflower
Iconic warm-season flower. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, sunflower adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 70-100 days. Valued as much for its cut-flower potential as for its garden presence — stems last well in a vase.
Chamomile
Daisy-like flowers used for soothing tea. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -5°C, chamomile performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 22°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide minimal watering — it prefers dry conditions between drinks. Expect blooms in approximately 60-90 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Marigold
Cheerful annual that repels pests. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, marigold adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 45-50 days. Adds colour and life to borders, beds, and containers from spring through autumn.
Zinnia
Vibrant cut flower in every color. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, zinnia adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 60-70 days. A magnet for pollinators, it supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while brightening your garden.
Dahlia
Stunning tuberous perennial with incredible variety. Best suited for moderate climates, dahlia grows optimally between 15°C and 25°C and can handle temperatures from 5°C to 30°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 90-120 days. Works beautifully in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or standalone containers on patios and balconies.
Petunia
Prolific trailing annual. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 15°C and 25°C, petunia adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 55-70 days. Valued as much for its cut-flower potential as for its garden presence — stems last well in a vase.
Pansy
Cheerful cool-season flower with face-like markings. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -10°C, pansy performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 5°C and 18°C. Plant in a spot with full sun to partial shade and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 55-80 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Snapdragon
Tall, colorful spikes. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -5°C, snapdragon performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 22°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 70-90 days. Adds colour and life to borders, beds, and containers from spring through autumn.
Cosmos
Airy, delicate flowers on tall stems. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 15°C and 28°C, cosmos adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide minimal watering — it prefers dry conditions between drinks. Expect blooms in approximately 50-60 days. A magnet for pollinators, it supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while brightening your garden.
Sweet Pea Flower
Intensely fragrant climbing flower. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -2°C, sweet pea flower performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 20°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 55-70 days. Works beautifully in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or standalone containers on patios and balconies.
Morning Glory
Fast-growing climbing vine with trumpet flowers that open each morning. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, morning glory adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 60-90 days. Valued as much for its cut-flower potential as for its garden presence — stems last well in a vase.
Chrysanthemum
Fall-blooming perennial in every color. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -10°C, chrysanthemum performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 12°C and 22°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 70-100 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Rose
The queen of flowers. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -15°C, rose performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 15°C and 27°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 60-90 days. Adds colour and life to borders, beds, and containers from spring through autumn.
Jasmine
Intensely fragrant vine or shrub. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, jasmine adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun to partial shade and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 90-180 days. A magnet for pollinators, it supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while brightening your garden.
Hibiscus
Tropical showstopper with dinner-plate sized flowers. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 20°C and 32°C, hibiscus adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 90-180 days. Works beautifully in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or standalone containers on patios and balconies.
Orchid
Exotic beauty. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, orchid adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with partial shade, though it appreciates some direct light and provide minimal watering — it prefers dry conditions between drinks. Expect blooms in approximately 365-730 days. Valued as much for its cut-flower potential as for its garden presence — stems last well in a vase.
Calendula
Bright orange/yellow medicinal flower. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -5°C, calendula performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 22°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 45-65 days. Works beautifully in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or standalone containers on patios and balconies.
Foxglove
Tall, stately biennial with tubular flowers. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -15°C, foxglove performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 22°C. Plant in a spot with partial shade, though it appreciates some direct light and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 365-545 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Freesia
Intensely fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers in every color. Best suited for moderate climates, freesia grows optimally between 12°C and 22°C and can handle temperatures from 2°C to 28°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 90-120 days. Adds colour and life to borders, beds, and containers from spring through autumn.
Lilac
Beloved spring-blooming shrub with intensely fragrant flower clusters. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -30°C, lilac performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 22°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 365-1095 days. Works beautifully in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or standalone containers on patios and balconies.
Lupine
Tall spikes of pea-like flowers in stunning colors. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -20°C, lupine performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 20°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 60-90 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Nasturtium
Edible flower with peppery flavor. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 15°C and 25°C, nasturtium adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun to partial shade and provide minimal watering — it prefers dry conditions between drinks. Expect blooms in approximately 35-52 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Nigella
Love-in-a-mist -- delicate blue flowers with feathery foliage and ornamental seed pods. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -5°C, nigella performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 12°C and 22°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide minimal watering — it prefers dry conditions between drinks. Expect blooms in approximately 60-75 days. A magnet for pollinators, it supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while brightening your garden.
Poppy
Delicate crepe-paper flowers. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -15°C, poppy performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 10°C and 20°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide minimal watering — it prefers dry conditions between drinks. Expect blooms in approximately 55-80 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Tiger Lily
Bold orange spotted lily. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -20°C, tiger lily performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 15°C and 25°C. Plant in a spot with full sun to partial shade and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 90-120 days. Adds colour and life to borders, beds, and containers from spring through autumn.
Tulip
Iconic spring bulb in every color. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -20°C, tulip performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 8°C and 18°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 90-150 days. A magnet for pollinators, it supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while brightening your garden.
Yarrow
Tough perennial with flat flower clusters. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -25°C, yarrow performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 12°C and 24°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide minimal watering — it prefers dry conditions between drinks. Expect blooms in approximately 60-90 days. Adds colour and life to borders, beds, and containers from spring through autumn.
Passion Flower
Exotic, intricate flowers on vigorous vine. Remarkably adaptable, passion flower tolerates temperatures from -5°C to 35°C and thrives in both cool-temperate and tropical gardens. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 90-180 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Verbena
Clusters of small flowers in vivid colors. Remarkably adaptable, verbena tolerates temperatures from -5°C to 32°C and thrives in both cool-temperate and tropical gardens. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide minimal watering — it prefers dry conditions between drinks. Expect blooms in approximately 60-90 days. Valued as much for its cut-flower potential as for its garden presence — stems last well in a vase.
Waterlily
Aquatic perennial for ponds and water features. A warmth-loving plant that does best between 18°C and 28°C, waterlily adapts well to tropical and subtropical conditions but cannot tolerate frost. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide frequent watering — it is a thirsty plant that dislikes dry soil. Expect blooms in approximately 90-180 days. An easy way to add dramatic colour to any garden, with minimal maintenance once established.
Wisteria
Spectacular cascading flower clusters on woody vine. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -20°C, wisteria performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 15°C and 28°C. Plant in a spot with full sun (6-8 hours of direct light daily) and provide moderate, even watering throughout the growing season. Expect blooms in approximately 730-1825 days. Adds colour and life to borders, beds, and containers from spring through autumn.
Hellebore
Christmas/Lenten rose -- blooms in late winter when nothing else does. Hardy enough to withstand light frosts down to -20°C, hellebore performs best when daytime temperatures stay between 8°C and 18°C. Plant in a spot with partial shade, though it appreciates some direct light and provide regular watering to keep soil consistently moist. Expect blooms in approximately 365-730 days. Valued as much for its cut-flower potential as for its garden presence — stems last well in a vase.