Flower seeds biennial

Mixtures of flowers...wonderful to see but also a paradise for bees and butterflies. Grow in year one, shine in year two! The Biennial flowers are sown a little later than the Annual species (June-July) and bloom early in the following spring. Well-known flower species are for example the Viola, Foxglove and Hollyhock. Some flower mixtures consist of annual, biennial and perennial flower seeds.

What are biennial flowers?

Biennial flowers and plants are also known as short-lived perennials and, as the name suggests, have a life cycle of two years. In the first year, they only produce green foliage and usually do not flower yet. If they are sown very early, they might produce some light blooms in their first year. In the second year, the plant regrows and begins to flower. After flowering and setting seed, they die off. However, this does not mean that the plants will not reappear the following year. In fact, they often self-seed. You can also collect the seeds to sow them again. Examples of biennial flowers include foxglove and hollyhock.

Why sow biennial flowers if they only live for two years?

Biennial flowers and plants often bloom earlier than annuals and perennials. There are varieties that flower as early as April. Of course, there are also summer and autumn bloomers. In addition, there are many varieties of biennial flowers with unique colors and shapes. They are true eye-catchers in the garden.
Due to their early flowering, they are an important food source for bees and butterflies in spring. Last but not least, biennial flowers are easy to grow and require little maintenance.

What should you consider when choosing biennial flowers?

Besides general factors such as height, location, and color, which are described for the various flower varieties, it is also important to consider the blooming season when growing biennials. Many varieties do not bloom until the second year, but they do already take up space in the first year. Keep this in mind when planting and place them between annual or perennial bloomers.

Want to buy flower seeds?

There are many types of flower seeds. The Dutch Garden Seeds webshop offers more than 250 different varieties of flower seeds, including annuals, biennials, and perennials. This means there is something suitable and beautiful to be found for everyone and every garden.