The 12 best flowery flowers to grow from seed - Episode 205

There are few more therapeutic jobs in the potting shed or polytunnel than sowing seeds, and if you’re looking to fill your spring garden with colourful cut flowers, now is the time to start sowing your standout varieties.In the first of two back-to-back episodes of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Sarah turns her attention to the cut flowers she’ll be sowing from early January onwards, working week by week to create an invaluable sowing calendar you can easily follow at home.In this episode, discover:Sarah's love of seed sowing, and the meditative quality it bringsTop performing seeds for the start of the year, from fragrant sweet peas to easy growers like cerintheA unique tip to prevent mice from spoiling your sweet pea seedsProducts mentioned:Sweet Pea 'Erewhon'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/sweet-pea-erewhonSweet Pea 'Matucana'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lathyrus-odoratus-matucanaCobaea scandenshttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/cobaea-scandens-purpleCerinthe major 'Purpurascens'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/cerinthe-major-purpurascensAntirrhinum majus 'Liberty Classic Crimson' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-f1-liberty-classic-crimsonAntirrhinum majus 'White Giant' F1https://www.sarahraven.com/products/antirrhinum-giant-whiteLinaria maroccana 'Sweeties'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/linaria-maroccana-sweetiesAmmi majushttps://www.sarahraven.com/products/ammi-majusSalvia viridis 'Blue Monday'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/salvia-viridis-blueCentaurea cyanus 'Polka Dot Mixed'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/centaurea-cyanus-polka-dot-mixedMalope trifida 'Alba'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/malope-trifida-albaScabiosa atropurpurea 'Black Cat'https://www.sarahraven.com/products/scabiosa-atropurpurea-black-catSee our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest