A Wildflower Wonderland: Planting the Seeds of Beauty at Bad Gnome Gardening

Hello again, garden aficionados! It’s your friendly neighborhood Bad Gnome, back with another garden update. This time, we’re taking a walk on the wild side, right into our wildflower garden. On May 12, 2023, we had our resident plant whisperer, Shawn, sow a vibrant mix of wildflower seeds. Get ready to be dazzled, folks!

WildflowerGermination TimeStartedExpected Bloom Date
Cherry Queen Zinnia7-10 daysOn timeMid-July 2023
Velvet Queen Sunflower7-14 daysOn timeLate July 2023
Mongolian Giant Sunflower7-14 daysOn timeLate July 2023
Persian Carpet Zinnia7-10 daysOn timeMid-July 2023
Tall Blue Bachelor Button7-14 daysOn timeMid-July 2023
Cosmos Sea Shells Mix5-10 daysOn timeMid-July 2023
California Giants Mix Zinnia7-10 daysOn timeMid-July 2023
Wildflower Germination Timelines and Expected Bloom Dates
Two random men standing in a field of wildflowers
Two random men standing in a field of wildflowers

Cherry Queen Zinnia and Persian Carpet Zinnia

First up in our wildflower mix are the Zinnias. We planted both Cherry Queen Zinnia and Persian Carpet Zinnia. These vibrant flowers are a must-have for any wildflower garden.

A beautiful valley of Cherry Queen and Persian Carpet Zinnias
A beautiful valley of Cherry Queen and Persian Carpet Zinnias

Velvet Queen Sunflower and Mongolian Giant Sunflower

Next up, we have the sunflowers. We chose the Velvet Queen Sunflower and the towering Mongolian Giant Sunflower. These sunny beauties are sure to make a statement in any garden.

Tall Blue Bachelor Button, Cosmos Sea Shells Mix, and California Giants Mix Zinnia

Rounding off our wildflower mix, we have the Tall Blue Bachelor Button, the Cosmos Sea Shells Mix, and the California Giants Mix Zinnia. These unique wildflowers add a touch of whimsy and a splash of color to our garden.

Bad Gnome standing in field of Blue Bachelor Buttons Cosmos Sea sShells and California Giants Mix Zinnias in spacesuit
Bad Gnome standing in field of Blue Bachelor Buttons Cosmos Sea Shells and California Giants Mix Zinnias in spacesuit

P.S. from Shawn:

“Just in case the sunflowers don’t pop up, I threw in some corn seeds in one of the rows. I figured, why not add a bit of surprise to the garden? Stay tuned to see how it turns out!”

And there you have it, friends! Our wildflower garden is bursting with potential, and we can’t wait to see these seeds sprout and bloom. Until next time, keep those thumbs green!

-Bad Gnome

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