February is fast approaching, bringing with it the opportunity to plant a range of new crops in the garden. While the cold weather is set to remain throughout the final month of winter, early signs of spring make February a crucial time for gardening. From bulbs to seeds, there is plenty to get going next month – and this is your full planting guide.
Vegetables to plant in February
The taste of homegrown vegetables can’t be beaten and February is the perfect time to replenish your planters.
Different vegetables should be sown throughout the month as the soil warms up, but broad beans are a good place to start.
Broad beans
Sow broad beans early to establish a strong plant in the run-up to March.
These beans are very hardy to frost and will thrive in early Spring.
Salad onions
Also known as spring onions, this classic salad ingredient is ready to be sown directly into the soil now.
Choose white Lisbon and Purplette varieties for the best crops.
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Flowers to plant in February
With spring on its way, there is no shortage of flowers ready to get going in the garden during February.
From delicate petals to tall, structured blooms, this month is abundant with intricate foliage and vibrant flowers.
According to Gardeners’ World, the best flowers to plant out this month are:
Cosmos
These iconic blooms are great for borders once left to germinate indoors for a few weeks.
Sweet peas
A British summer staple, sweet peas should be sown in pots or tubes before being planted out, to avoid root disturbance.
Salvias
Salvias will add structure, height and a wild pop of colour to your garden.
Sow seeds in February and keep the pots in a warm, light post indoors to form seedlings.
Lilies
The stunning ombre petals of the infamous lily flower makes for a perfect summer border.
Plant from bulb right up until Spring arrives in a sunny spot with rich, well-drained soil.
Eucomis
Known as exotic pineapple lilies, these elegant plants can be potted as early as February.
Plant from bulb into garden pots and keep in a greenhouse or cold frame until the final frost has passed.
Liatris
These tough, herbaceous perennials should be planted from bulb in light, free-draining soil to secure extravagant summer blooms.
Agapanthus
Grow from containers and cover until the frost has passed before transplanting into a pot.
Other flowers include:
- Japanese anemones
- Hardy geraniums
- Galtonia
Flowers to plant in February
With spring on its way, there is no shortage of flowers ready to get going in the garden during February.
From delicate petals to tall, structured blooms, this month is abundant with intricate foliage and vibrant flowers.
According to Gardeners’ World, the best flowers to plant out this month are:
Cosmos
These iconic blooms are great for borders once left to germinate indoors for a few weeks.
Sweet peas
A British summer staple, sweet peas should be sown in pots or tubes before being planted out, to avoid root disturbance.
Salvias
Salvias will add structure, height and a wild pop of colour to your garden.
Sow seeds in February and keep the pots in a warm, light post indoors to form seedlings.
