Tested Versus Spring: Fall Planting Wins for Wildflowers
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Tested Versus Spring: Fall Planting Wins for Wildflowers
As the subtle tones of sunset paint the landscape, nature signals it's not just the end of summer, but the quiet gateway to a planting strategy with hidden victories: fall planting for wildflowers often edges out early spring. Consider, for instance, the vibrant Perennial Farm Marketplace Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' (Ice Plant), ideal for creating a show-stopping groundcover with its bright orange petals and purplish-pink centers. While perennials like the sturdy 25pcs Hydrangea or the cheerful 3-plant pack of Yellow Osteospermum (African Daisies) bring beauty, the potential offered by wildflowers like the Eden Brothers All Perennial Wildflower Mixed Seeds rewrites the narrative. Sown in fall, these resilient seeds including Lupine and Shasta Daisies often perceive the arrival of warmer spring temperatures as the genuine 'wake-up call' to germinate, potentially achieving fuller stands earlier than those sown in the haste of spring. Testing the seasons, experience suggests fall's cooler slumber allows wildflower seeds to establish roots deep before winter, setting the stage for a more robust and spectacular bloom season.
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