[the Kergan]

I am having my front garden landcaped in about 5 weeks and I would like to look into the possibility of growing some flower seeds to fill 2 flower beds once the work is done.

My front garden is SW facing so gets quite a lot of sun, I will have a border under the front window so thinking about some taller flowers at the back and some smaller ones in front of it.

I am also having a round bed in the middle of the front garden so would like to have 3 or 4 different flower types and colours in that.

The thing is am I to late to grow flowers from seed for a August onward show of flowers and if not what would you suggest what seeds I buy.

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can offer.

[arugula]

Wallflowers are always good for an early show, a long show, or more than one in the year. I believe there are many more possibilities, but others can give their thoughts.

[mumofstig]

You could sow some pansies they will flower on through the winter if dead headed and fed

[the Kergan]

I was looking at winter pansies tonight and they would be one of the types of flower I would put in but also fancy something different to break it up a bit.

[Yorkie]

I think you probably are too late to be getting flowers in a few weeks' time from a seed sowing now.

Are you after permanent plantings, or annuals?

[the Kergan]

I'm just after annuals. I have a plan mapped out for next year using some less common and very colourful patterns but as the landscaping is being done in the next few weeks I thought it might be nice to get something planted for a late flush of colour instead of blank beds.

To be honest I did think I would be to late and that any bedding plants would be gone by then.
I will just have to put some winter pansies in for an early display next year and start my summer flowers off in Feb March indoors next year.

[Yorkie]

You will still find bedding plants for sale in the sheds, although that may not be what you're after

[Goosegirl]

Have a look at Jersey Plants Direct for ideas as to autumn/winter/spring plants - they are very good value and quality plants.