Wallflower blooms

How to plant wallflowers

Find out how to plant spring-flowering wallflowers, in our practical guide.

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At its best
At its best

Plant is not at its best in January

Plant is not at its best in February

Plant is not at its best in March

Plant is at its best in April

Plant is not at its best in May

Plant is not at its best in June

Plant is not at its best in July

Plant is not at its best in August

Plant is not at its best in September

Plant is not at its best in October

Plant is not at its best in November

Plant is not at its best in December

To do
To do

Do not To do in January

Do not To do in February

Do not To do in March

Do not To do in April

Do not To do in May

Do not To do in June

Do not To do in July

Do not To do in August

Do not To do in September

Do not To do in October

Do To do in November

Do not To do in December

Wallflowers bloom in spring where there’s little else in flower. They have a sweet but spicy fragrance, and make an excellent cut flower. Pollinators such as bumblebees benefit from the pollen and nectar they provide early in the year.

Bare root wallflowers are cheap to buy and are usually planted in autumn, often alongside spring-flowering bulbs, such as tulips. They are hardy enough to cope with winter frosts and they’ll establish and flower more quickly than those planted in spring.

Find out how to plant bare-root wallflowers, below.

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You Will Need

  • Bare-root wallflowers
  • Hand fork or trowel

Total time:

Step 1

Buy bare-root wallflowers sold in bunches if possible, as these are better value than those sold as potted plants.

How to plant wallflowers - buying bare-root plants
How to plant wallflowers – buying bare-root plants

Step 2

Soak roots in water for at least an hour before planting them out in borders or containers. Plant them closely together for maximum impact, bearing in mind that they will become bushier as they develop. Water in well and allow to drain.

How to plant wallflowers - planting them closely for impact
How to plant wallflowers – planting them closely for impact

Step 3

Interplant wallflowers with tulips or other spring bulbs, for a fantastic show in April.

How to plant wallflowers - interplanting with tulips
How to plant wallflowers – interplanting with tulips
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