If there is one date that every keen gardener should mark on the calendar, it is the upcoming National Plant a Flower Day. Many do not, simply because the day is not all that well known – so keep reading if you want to find out more about it.
When is National Plant a Flower Day?
The chosen date for Plant a Flower Day is the 12 March, which puts it right at the start of spring. This is no accident either – it was selected carefully.
The idea behind this day is to get people out into their gardens and planting, with spring being the perfect season for this. It is all about banishing the winter blues through some hard garden work. You can always flop down on your Outback reclining chairs afterwards!
There is more to Plant a Flower Day than that though; it is also about raising awareness of the importance of plants. They play an essential ecosystem role and are needed by everything from birds to butterflies and bees. The world would be a great deal poorer without all of them – and without the beauty and colour of flowers.
Now you know what the day is for, which flowers should you plant to mark it?
Cornflowers
If you plant these in March, they will bloom throughout the summer. You can get them in a variety of shades, from blue to maroon.
Aquilegia
These pink and white flowers will come into bloom around May. They should be planted in moist but drained soil at a spot with some shade to get the best results.