The flowers in your garden are what bring it to life, but you may not know which ones will grow with ease and success.
Have no fear; we’ve got the low-maintenance solution for beginner’s gardens! Plant our easy-to-grow favorite flowers now – they’re great options for those who lack experience or time and want a little less hassle when looking after their plants. With flowers, you can brighten up your living space and garden with little effort.
Growing a few easy annuals such as morning glory or carnation are simple to start from seed; perennials require less care than regular plants which return year after year (planting bulbs is practically foolproof).
With many different options for growing these types of plant—including propagating them by starting new ones from their leaves that have fallen off the parent plant, dividing clumps of dirt where they’ve grown into separate sections so there will be more room in one pot instead of just one large section—it’s time to select some flowers and get started on filling flower beds!
1. Marigold
Marigolds are a classic choice for beginners. They thrive in full sun, require minimal care, and come in various warm hues. These annuals are perfect for borders and container gardens.
2. Morning Glory
Morning glory vines are strong and resilient plants, adapting to a wide range of different soils. Morning glories can grow from seed with the right care given as they require full sun exposure in order to thrive.
They also need lush soil that is well-drained for them not only to grow but survive because their roots are very shallow – sometimes less than an inch deep!
3. Sweet Peas
Sweet Peas grow best in full sun and partial shade. They prefer loamy soil or sandy dirt; keep the plants moist but well-drained.
4. Carnation
Carnation is a delicate flower that can be grown and nurtured by various methods. You could try germinating them from seed, for example in a seeding tray; you could also take cuttings or divide some clumps of the plant to create more flowers!
Carnations require full sun, well-drained soil with loam (a type of clay), chalk (like what’s under seashells) or sand as its base.
5. Coneflower
Coneflower is a plant that will grow in any environment you put it in. It’s strong enough to survive the harshest conditions, but prefers well-drained loam or sand for its roots.
Give this tough little flower some room and your garden will be filled with them!
6. Pansies
Pansies, a type of flower known for its large and varied color spectrum, are very easy to grow from seed or propagate by clump division.
They can be grown in full sun conditions as well as partial shade which make them low maintenance plants that thrive on moist soil.
7. Ornamental Onion
Ornamental onions are great for border gardens, rock gardens, edible gardens, or as a mass planting. They should be planted in full sun in rich, sandy loam well-drained soil at a depth of 5-8 inches and 6-12 inches apart. They bloom in late spring to early summer.
8. Daffodil
Daffodils are a delightful, easy to grow flower that likes the sun and moist soil. You can propagate them from some bulbs or plant fresh ones in full sunlight, under dappled light shade (or partial). They will adapt to most types of soils as long as they’re well-drained.
9. Hollyhock
Hollyhock is an easy plant to grow from seeds. One can find it in a variety of types of soil, as long as they are well-drained.
I bought Hollyhocks for my garden and was excited to learn that not only do the flowers come in various colors but also bloom all season! They’re so beautiful too–they look like little fireworks exploding on their stems!
10. Heather
Heather is a long-lasting, easy to care for plant that prefers full sun and well drained soil. It requires acidic or neutral pH levels for best health.
11. Fuchsia
Fuchsia plants are easy to propagate from cuttings and need only basic maintenance like cutting dead or sick branches in the spring. Adaptable as long as they receive full sun for a majority of their day, loam, clay, chalk or sandy soil will work just fine if it’s well-drained and watered regularly.
12. Columbine
Columbines are one of the easiest plants to grow from seed as it thrives in a variety of conditions. It is an easy-going plant that can take care of its own watering needs and adapts well to most types soil, loam, clay or sand as long as they’re drained!
13. Cosmos
Cosmos is a low maintenance flower that can grow in many different types of soil. It prefers to be planted in full sun but will also thrive when the ground it’s being grown on has moist and well-drained loam, clay, chalk or sandy soils.
14. Snowdrop
Snowdrop is a beautiful flower that thrives in partial shade and doesn’t need much to thrive. It grows best in loam but does well with clay, sandy soil or chalk as long as it’s not too heavy for the plant.
15. Day Lily
Lilies are notoriously hard to grow, but daylilies can be grown by simply planting them. They will soon turn into a massive plant and it doesn’t take much time at all for that to happen either!
Day lilies adapt well in most conditions so there’s no need to worry about what they’ll do on your property.
16. Hellebore
This perennial has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb, and is also popular in the horticultural world.
The Hellebore plant needs well-drained loam or clay soil to grow it properly without risking its health; however, they are very strong plants that can make their own acidic soil with time if necessary!
17. Petunia
Petunias are a great option for those that want to grow flowers in their garden without too much work. They love sunny spots and need well-drained loam, clay, chalk or sandy soil which is perfect if your backyard tends towards these types of soils!
18. Sword Lily
Sword lilies need well-drained loam, chalk or sandy soil to grow properly. They can be grown from corms which you just remove in the fall after leaves have dried up and store them until planting season next year. Full sun is necessary for these flowers as they like it hot!
19. Bearded Iris
Bearded iris is one of the hardiest flowers you can find. It manages to grow in any type of soil and climate, thriving on full sun exposure with moist but not wet ground.
Loam or clay loam are ideal types of soils for bearded iris plants; these will provide a solid base that allows them to reach their maximum height potential without being bogged down by too much water retention.
20. Lupines
Lupines are beautiful flowers that come in many different colors. They’re a hardy plant – they grow well even if you forget about them and don’t water them for weeks!
To help your lupine thrive, soak the seeds overnight before sowing in soil-filled trays or pots with plenty of sun exposure. Make sure to keep an eye on it and add more fertilizer when needed!
Tips for Successful Growing:
Know Your Zone: Be aware of your USDA hardiness zone and choose flowers that are well-suited for your specific climate.
Sunlight Requirements: Consider the sunlight conditions in your garden and choose flowers that thrive in full sun, partial shade, or full shade accordingly.
Proper Watering: Water your flowers consistently, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. Adjust watering frequency based on weather conditions.
Quality Soil: Use well-draining, nutrient-rich soil for your flowers. Amend the soil with organic matter to promote healthy growth.
Regular Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain the overall appearance of your plants.
Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around your flowers to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Pruning: Learn the basic pruning needs of your chosen flowers. Pruning helps maintain shape, remove dead growth, and promote overall plant health.