Seasonal Flower Growing CalendarYear-Round Planting Schedule
Master the timing of flower gardening with our comprehensive seasonal calendar. Month-by-month planting schedules, care reminders, and zone-specific guidance.
Complete Growing Calendar
Follow our detailed monthly schedule for optimal flower garden timing, with specific tasks and care recommendations for every season.
January
Cold (20-40°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Plan garden layout
- •Order seeds and plants
- •Maintain houseplants
- •Prepare tools
Sow Indoors:
Begonias, Impatiens, Geraniums
Sow Outdoors:
None in most zones
Zone-Specific Tips:
February
Cold (25-45°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Start seeds indoors
- •Prepare seed beds
- •Prune roses
- •Plan irrigation
Sow Indoors:
Petunias, Snapdragons, Coleus, Tomatoes
Sow Outdoors:
Sweet peas (in mild areas)
Zone-Specific Tips:
March
Cool (35-55°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Start warm-season seeds
- •Prepare planting beds
- •Transplant seedlings
- •Apply pre-emergent
Sow Indoors:
Marigolds, Zinnias, Cosmos, Sunflowers
Sow Outdoors:
Poppies, Bachelor buttons, Calendulas
Zone-Specific Tips:
April
Mild (45-65°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Transplant hardened seedlings
- •Plant cool-season flowers
- •Mulch beds
- •Begin pest monitoring
Sow Indoors:
Late-season varieties
Sow Outdoors:
Nasturtiums, Sweet alyssum, Pansies
Zone-Specific Tips:
May
Warm (55-75°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Plant warm-season annuals
- •Transplant all seedlings
- •Establish watering routine
- •Stake tall plants
Sow Indoors:
None needed
Sow Outdoors:
Zinnias, Sunflowers, Morning glories
Zone-Specific Tips:
June
Warm (65-85°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Complete all planting
- •Establish maintenance routine
- •Summer mulching
- •Monitor water needs
Sow Indoors:
Fall flower seeds
Sow Outdoors:
Quick-growing annuals for succession
Zone-Specific Tips:
July
Hot (70-90°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Summer maintenance
- •Water management
- •Pest control
- •Plan fall garden
Sow Indoors:
Fall transplants
Sow Outdoors:
Heat-tolerant quick growers
Zone-Specific Tips:
August
Hot (70-90°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Continue summer care
- •Plan fall plantings
- •Collect seeds
- •Prepare for autumn
Sow Indoors:
Cool-season flowers for fall
Sow Outdoors:
Fall annuals in cooler areas
Zone-Specific Tips:
September
Mild (60-80°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Plant fall flowers
- •Divide perennials
- •Collect seeds
- •Begin cleanup
Sow Indoors:
Spring wildflowers
Sow Outdoors:
Cool-season annuals, Wildflower mixes
Zone-Specific Tips:
October
Cool (45-70°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Fall cleanup
- •Plant bulbs
- •Collect seeds
- •Prepare for winter
Sow Indoors:
None
Sow Outdoors:
Spring bulbs, Cool-season annuals (warm zones)
Zone-Specific Tips:
November
Cold (35-55°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Complete cleanup
- •Protect tender plants
- •Store garden tools
- •Plan next year
Sow Indoors:
None
Sow Outdoors:
None in most areas
Zone-Specific Tips:
December
Cold (25-45°F)
Primary Tasks:
- •Garden planning
- •Tool maintenance
- •Houseplant care
- •Evaluate season
Sow Indoors:
None
Sow Outdoors:
None
Zone-Specific Tips:
Quick Reference Guide
Essential dates and timing information organized by climate zone for quick planning reference.
First Frost Dates
Last Frost Dates
Peak Planting Times
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