How to Plant Every Seed in My Cut Flower Collection
If you recently grabbed one of my seed collections, either the Cut Flower Collection or the Crazy for Zinnias Collection I have with Dollar Heirloom… first of all, THANK YOU. Truly. This collaboration has been such a dream come true for me. If you didn’t you can grab them HERE and HERE!
When we started dreaming up these collections together, my goal was simple: make growing flowers feel easy, joyful, and doable even if you’ve never planted a single seed before. I wanted you to be able to open that box, step outside, and just start.
But I’ve heard from so many of you (and I love that you reached out!) that you were wishing for a little more guidance on exactly when and how to plant each of the seeds inside.
So this post is your cheat sheet 🌸
Whether you picked up the full cut flower collection or you’re going all-in on zinnias (which… you know I love), this guide will walk you through each flower type included in your box, so you know exactly what to do, without overthinking it.
Think of this as your “lazy girl” planting plan: simple, clear, and designed to help you actually succeed.
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How to Plant Every Seed in My Cut Flower Collection
Just scroll down for all of the individual directions for each seed found in my Cut Flowers Collection. This is what you would find on the back of the seed packet!
1. ZINNIAS
Planting Time: After last frost
Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hrs)
How to Plant:
Direct sow • Lightly cover • Space 6–12” or just throw and grow!
Water: Light every day until established
Germination: 3–7 days
Blooms: 60–75 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
Toss more seeds if they don’t sprout in a week! (Read my free guide here!)
2. COSMOS
Planting Time: After last frost
Sun: Full sun
How to Plant:
Direct sow • Barely cover
Water: Low
Germination: 5–10 days
Blooms: ~60 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
They thrive on neglect (seriously) Read more here!
3. SUNFLOWERS (Dwarf + Multi-Bloom)
When to Plant: After last frost
Sun: Full sun
How to Plant:
- Direct sow
- Plant 1 inch deep
- Space 6–12 inches
Water: Moderate
Germination: 7–10 days
Bloom Time: ~60–75 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
Plant a few every 1–2 weeks for continuous blooms.
4. SNAPDRAGONS
When to Plant: Early spring (can handle light frost)
Sun: Full sun to partial
How to Plant:
- Surface sow (do NOT cover seeds)
- Press gently into soil
Water: Keep evenly moist
Germination: 10–14 days
Bloom Time: ~80–100 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
These are slow starters, but so worth it for early blooms.
5. SWEET PEAS
When to Plant: Early spring (cool weather lover!)
Sun: Full sun
How to Plant:
- Direct sow
- Plant 1 inch deep
- Provide support (trellis or fence)
Water: Moderate
Germination: 10–21 days
Bloom Time: ~70–90 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
Plant early, they hate heat but LOVE cool spring weather.
6. LARKSPUR
When to Plant: Early spring or fall
Sun: Full sun
How to Plant:
- Direct sow
- Lightly cover seeds
Water: Light to moderate
Germination: 14–21 days
Bloom Time: ~90 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
Plant it once and you may get volunteers next year
7. BACHELOR BUTTONS (Cornflower)
When to Plant: Early spring or after last frost
Sun: Full sun
How to Plant:
- Direct sow
- Lightly cover
Water: Low
Germination: 7–10 days
Bloom Time: ~60–70 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
Perfect “filler flower” for that wild, cottage garden look.
8. CALENDULA
When to Plant: Early spring or after frost
Sun: Full sun to partial
How to Plant:
- Direct sow
- Cover lightly
Water: Moderate
Germination: 7–14 days
Bloom Time: ~50–60 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
They’ll often reseed themselves which means free flowers next year!
9. NASTURTIUM
When to Plant: After last frost
Sun: Full sun to partial
How to Plant:
- Direct sow
- Plant ½–1 inch deep
Water: Low
Germination: 7–14 days
Bloom Time: ~50–60 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
Poor soil = MORE blooms (they don’t like being pampered)
10. MARIGOLDS
When to Plant: After last frost
Sun: Full sun
How to Plant:
- Direct sow or transplant
- Cover lightly
Water: Moderate
Germination: 5–7 days
Bloom Time: ~50–60 days
Lazy Girl Tip:
Great for borders AND helping deter pests.
How to Plant Every Seed in My Cut Flower Collection
At the end of the day, I want you to feel confident stepping into your garden and not overwhelmed by it. You don’t need perfect rows. You don’t need fancy tools. And you definitely don’t need to follow every rule to the letter.
You just need a little guidance, a handful of seeds, and the willingness to give it a try.
This guide is here to take the guesswork out of it so you can focus on the fun part, watching your garden grow, cutting those first blooms, and filling your home (and maybe a few mason jars for friends ) with flowers you grew yourself.
And if something doesn’t come up the first time? You already know my answer… Just plant more seeds !
I’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.
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